Resolution No. 132/1 of 1998 classifying the zone of Ashouf as a natural site subject to the protection of the Ministry of Environment.

In conformity with Laws No. 667 of 29 December 1997 and Law of 8 July 1939 on the protection of panorama, landscapes and natural localities, this Resolution decrees the following forests and zones located in the province of Alshouf a protected areas submitted to the protection of the Ministry of the Environment: the forests of Ain Alhour, Daria, Dubbiyya, Barjeen; the forest of Alsheikh Othman; Deir Almukhlis; Ain Wazeen ; the forest of Dalboun; Wadi Almal; Abar Kufra; Wadi Ighmeid and Wadi Ain Bal. The Ministry of the Environment coordinating with the Urbanization Planning Department defines conditions and requirements for permit and license necessary for possible works in the aforementioned areas.