Saudi Arabia: AlUla launches one of the region's largest ecologocial restoration efforts
AlUla
Governorate is advancing its ecological restoration efforts with a goal of
cultivating more than 500 native plant species by 2030 through its dedicated
plant nursery and seed bank, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
The initiative supports AlUla’s transition
toward a sustainable desert ecosystem, reshaping vegetation cover and
strengthening biodiversity across the region.
Led by the Royal Commission for AlUla, the program is part of one of the region’s largest environmental restoration efforts, producing over one million native seedlings to support habitat recovery and ecological balance.
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The broader conservation strategy spans more
than 12,000 square kilometers of protected reserves and includes large-scale
rangeland rehabilitation as well as the rewilding of over 1,700 animals, with
special focus on endangered species such as the Arabian leopard.
Officials said the program has already
contributed to more than 70 environmental projects, enabling the planting of
over 700,000 trees and plants, with survival rates exceeding 90 percent.
Sharaan Nature Reserve has also recorded a 30 percent increase in vegetation
cover over five years.
The initiative includes over 100 plant species adapted to AlUla’s environment and has contributed to biodiversity gains, including the return of species such as the sooty falcon, which represents around 4 percent of its global population in the region.
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The restoration work integrates scientific
processes from seed collection to replanting, supported by advanced monitoring
tools including satellites, drones, and environmental tracking systems, in
cooperation with international conservation bodies.
The efforts align with Saudi Vision 2030 and the Saudi Green Initiative, aiming to enhance environmental sustainability, expand green cover, and protect wildlife across the Kingdom.
Source: Arab News
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