Effect of Geomorphological Change on the Distribution and State of the Getation Cover in Al-Mujib Delta

Effect of Geomorphological Change on the Distribution and State of the Getation Cover in Al-Mujib Delta

Samih A. Odeh; Hasan Abu-Sammour

Received : 00-00-0000 , Accepted : 00-00-0000

Language: Arabic

Abstract

This study deals with the various changes of the natural vegetation cover in Al-Mujib Delta, such as the plant distribution, density and plant types. These changes occurred due to basic geomorphological factors controlled by the lowering of the Dead Sea levels. A set of air photos taken between 195 3- 1993 covering Al- Mujib Delta were used in surveying and mapping these changes. Field work also contributed to the explanation of the factors which caused the changes in the vegetation cover. The study ended with conclusions, emphasizing major changes in Al-Mujib Dalta plant cover as reflected by plant deterioration under geomorphological changes. However, such a stage of deterioration could be halted when Al-Mujib river achieves a steady state which, consequently, enables the natural plant to recover.

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