Second phase of 'Arabian Myrrh Trees Survey' project in Oman completed

The second phase of the “Survey of Arabian Myrrh Trees in the Sultanate of Oman” project has been completed. Overgrazing is among challenges facing myrrh trees.

The results of the second phase of the project, implemented by the Environment Authority and represented by the Environment Conservation Office in Salalah, Dhofar Governorate, showed that the most important challenges facing myrrh trees are:

- Overgrazing (62%),

- Insect activity (22%),

- Drought (10%),

- Unsustainable harvesting methods (6%).