“We will adopt eco-friendly ways to dispose of construction waste and recycle everything that can be recycled in line with the highest standards of sustainability," HE Al Sarkal added.
Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah chairperson Hana Al Suwaidi said: “Our collaboration with Shurooq on this project is the perfect example of how we can share Sharjah’s natural resources to visitors, while preserving them for generations to come.
“We will provide the Authority with all the necessary support in managing the project's natural resources and protecting mangrove trees, which form the natural foundation of the Kingfisher Lodge – the mangroves nature reserve is home to the number of the oldest mangroves in the region. It is also the perfect location for the existing activity centre, where guests can enjoy some sports activities including kayaking and mountain biking in an eco-friendly environment.
She added: “We agreed with Shurooq that the lodge will be built high off the ground, so that the turtle nesting areas are not harmed in any way. The operator company will also provide the necessary protection and care for the turtles, ensuring that the project complies with the highest standards of protection and preservation of the unique ecosystem in Kalba."
Kalba’s Mangrove Nature Reserve was declared a Protected Area by the Emiri Decree No. 27 of 2012 issued by His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah. Al Qurm Nature reserve is geographically located on Khor Kalba, where the lowest point in the protected area is located two miles from the sea.
Spreading over a total area of 4,997km, the ecosystem of mangrove protected area features 8m-high mangrove trees.
The Mangrove Protected Area is the oldest mangrove reserve in the UAE, and was recognised by the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar) in 2013 since it is a suitable environment for endangered species.
It also has a global importance of being an important habitat for breeding many rare birds like the local Arabian Collared Kingfisher.
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