Nature reserves and their role in preserving environmental security in Nineveh Governorate A field study of some proposed reserves

Abstract

This research aims to clarify the concept and objectives of nature reserves and their important role in supporting ecotourism, focusing on proposed nature reserves in Nineveh Governorate. The research addresses the concept of nature reserves in terms of their definition and objectives, as well as highlighting the complementary relationship between them and ecotourism in achieving sustainable development.
The research also discusses the existing nature reserves in Nineveh Governorate, which qualify it for the establishment of tourist nature reserves that contribute to environmental protection and revitalize the tourism sector.
The research concludes that establishing nature reserves in Nineveh represents an important step towards achieving a balance between environmental protection and tourism investment, and recommends the adoption of effective plans and strategies for developing ecotourism and establishing sustainable nature reserves.

Nature reserves serve as an effective tool for environmental protection and the preservation of biodiversity; they are also key assets for ecotourism, contributing to the achievement of sustainable development. It has been established that Nineveh Governorate possesses significant natural attributes that make it suitable for the creation of nature reserves for tourism, thereby boosting opportunities to revitalize the local tourism sector. In this study, we will outline the key findings and recommendations we have reached.