Indeed, within the framework of the Socotra Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Development project (1997 - 2008) there were established five natural ecological reserves:
- Detwah seashore refuge,
- Di Hamri marine conservation area,
- Qadama reservation park (sea turtles),
- Skant botanic reservation park,
- Homhil botanic reservation park.
It is also worth mentioning Dixam area of outstanding natural beauty. It is a home to the unique forest of huge Dragon Trees, which is not even allowed to be approached by car.