Abstract : The paper discusses the policies and threats to natural wetlands resulted from urban and development activities, with a focus on Brullus Lake in Egypt. It highlights the geological, soil, and settlement characteristics of the area surrounding the lake, as well as the threats it faces including land drowning, loss of agricultural land, and uncontrolled expansion of fish farms. The paper also examines the urban environment and settlement characteristics of the area, including population density, r
Keywords : Urban Areas, Natural Wetlands, Brullus Lake, policies, deal