Author/Authors :
Bouahim, S. Hassan II Aïn Chock University - Faculty of Sciences - Laboratory of Aquatic Ecology and Environment, Morocco , Bouahim, S. Université Montpellier -2 - CNRS, ISEM, France , Bouahim, S. Research Centre for Mediterranean Wetlands, Le Sambuc, France , Rhazi, L. Hassan II Aïn Chock University - Faculty of Sciences - Laboratory of Aquatic Ecology and Environment, Morocco , Mathevet, R. UMR - CNRS CEFE, France , Ernoul, L. Research Centre for Mediterranean Wetlands, Le Sambuc, France , Amami, B. Hassan II Aïn Chock University - Laboratory of Aquatic Ecology and Environment - Faculty of Sciences, Morocco , Amami, B. Université Montpellier -2 - CNRS, ISEM, France , Amami, B. Research Centre for Mediterranean Wetlands, Le Sambuc, France , Saber, E. Université de Provence Aix-Marseille I - Institut de Géographie - Centre d’Etudes Géomorphologiques d’Aix, UMR 6012 ‘‘ESPACE’’, France , Muller, S.D. Université Montpellier -2 - CNRS, ISEM, France , Grillas, P. Research Centre for Mediterranean Wetlands, Le Sambuc, France
Abstract :
Within Morocco, temporary pools constitute a major reservoir of biodiversity and they represent an important value for the local population. Previous studies carried out within the Benslimane province revealed a large regression of temporary pools. At the aim to understand the root-causes of this lost, a socio-economic survey was conducted in order to identify the numerous human land uses and evaluate the perception of vernal pools by the local population and the stakeholders. The perception of local administrations and local population (potential arable lands, wasted land) showed the high threat that hangs over temporary pools in the Benslimane Province in the short term. These results showed that there is a need for new environmental policy making and innovative approaches to reinvent governance of temporary pools.
Keywords :
conservation , North Africa , public perceptions , temporary wetlands
