RIYADH, 17 October: The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification has announced that the government has planted over 95 million trees since the launch of the Saudi Green Initiative in 2021.
These efforts, in partnership with private and nonprofit bodies, have rehabilitated 111,000 hectares of degraded land and are protecting 4.3 million hectares under restoration, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.
Additionally, 7.1 million cases of natural vegetation regeneration have been recorded, showing progress in expanding the Kingdom’s green cover.
So far, 121 partners from various sectors have contributed to afforestation efforts, supporting national goals aligned with the Saudi Green Initiative and Vision 2030.
These initiatives help reduce carbon emissions, improve quality of life, and combat climate change, the SPA reported.
The center also focuses on protecting and rehabilitating vegetation, combating illegal logging, and sustainably managing rangelands, forests, and national parks. These efforts aim to ensure sustainable vegetation cover for future generations.
