UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA. COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE. OFC. OF ARID LANDS STUDIES. ARID LANDS INFORMATION CENTER
Draft environmental profile of The Sultanate of Oman
Although the Sultanate of Oman has begun to address the country"s environmental problems, it is still in the beginning stages of development, lacking manpower trained in environmental technology, detailed environmental data, and environmental institutions.
Speece, Mark W. · 1981
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Abstract
In this draft profile, a review is made of Oman"s geography and climate, demographic and economic characteristics, environmental resources, and problems in regard to geology, mineral resources, soils, agricultural land use, vegetation, and fauna. The Sultanate"s conservation policy, a major component of which is protection of endangered wildlife, is outlined. Major environmental problems include: natural water shortages, often worsened by prolonged drought; overpumping, leading to high soil salinity; rural health problems (malaria, gastro-enteritis, dysentery) aggravated by lack of sanitation and unprotected water sources; and oil spills along the coast. A 7-page bibliography (1959-81) is appended.
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