Jordan BirdWatch, becomes member in the National Wildlife Protection Committee as from 2017.
JBW, represented by Dr. Fares Khoury, became member of the national committee which recommends and modifies the hunting regulations and other matters related to wildlife hunting, persecution and introduction of game species.
The committee members, appointed by the Minister of Agriculture, include academics, representatives of various conservation and hunting associations, as well as the ministry of agriculture and the environmental police (Rangers).
Hunting (legal and illegal) is regrettably becoming a widespread sport in spite of an alarming decrease in many wildlife species. Law implementation is still undeveloped and current regulations are not yet based on real data. JBW is generally requesting a comprehensive plan which ensures regulated and sustainable hunting.