The Fada Archei Faunal Reserve is located in the north-eastern region of the Chad in its Ennedi Administration region. It was established in 1967 covering an area of 2,110 square kilometres (810 sq mi) with a terrain in the elevation range of 500–1,000 metres (1,600–3,300 ft). Its primary aim was to protect Ammotragus lervia (Barbary sheep). It is considered as a Depauperate ecosystemwith vegetation of mostly Acacia and Balanites on the banks of the wadis.