Having a secure and up-to-date knowledge database is, however, crucial to any effective conservation strategy. The profile also identified 17 important corridors within the Mediterranean Basin Biodiversity Hotspot, five of which traverse areas in Morocco (table 9.3). Of these, six have been created since 2003: the Al Hoceima National Park (established in 2004), Talassemtane National Park (2004), Ifrane National Park (2004), High Atlas Oriental National Park (2004), Khenifiss National Park (2006) and Khenifra National Park (2008).