Riyadh, January 15, 2024, The King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority (KSRNR) and the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification (NCVC) have collaborated to plant one million seedlings of 13 local wild plant species in the reserve. These plants, produced and supplied by the center, will play a crucial role in producing oxygen, absorbing carbon dioxide, increasing vegetation cover, and combating sand encroachment.
The KSRNR, the largest nature reserve in Saudi Arabia, covers an expansive 130,000 km² and is renowned for its clean nature, geographical and heritage diversity, and rare monuments. Comprising three primary conservation areas—Khunfah, Tubaiq, and Harrat Al-Harra—the reserve is a significant environmental asset.
The NCVC is actively engaged in protecting vegetation cover in the Kingdom and developing capabilities to anticipate and mitigate the impact of drought, aligning with the objectives of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. This collaborative effort between KSRNR and NCVC underscores the commitment to environmental conservation, sustainable development, and combating desertification in the region.
