Ras Rmel

- Tunisia -

Overview

Ras Rmel was designated as a Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) under the Ramsar Convention on 07 November 2007.

Country: Tunisia
Site number : 1702
Area: 1856 ha
Wetland type(s): marine and coastal wetland
Management Authority: the Regional Commissariat for the Agricultural Development of Medenine (forest district), the Coastal Protection and Planning Agency (APAL) and municipality of Djerba Houmt-Souk.

More about the site

Main characteristics of the site:

Dune zone in its natural state which is subject to the tide (rare in the Mediterranean).

Target species:

White Spoonbill, flamingos, waders, etc.

Ecosystem services and benefits provided by the site for local populations:

Fishing and tourist activities.

Important social and cultural aspects

Visitor facilities, if any:

Activities/events taking place in the site other than productive activities

Tourist and recreational activity.

Conservation measures taken:

Preparation of a management and development plan by APAL.

Main conservation/management challenges:

Protection of avifauna habitat, design of green circuits and signage for an ecotourism activity.

Does the Ramsar Site have a management plan?

The plan is under development by the Coastal Protection and Planning Agency (APAL).

Latest updates of these informations: Mars 2020