Riyadh:The King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority is advancing its environmental restoration initiatives, with a focus on restoring vegetation cover and combating desertification. These efforts align with the National Greening Season and form part of the authority's strategic objective to protect the environment, develop natural resources, and promote sustainability.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the reserve has planted over 4.95 million seedlings and dispersed 10,966 kilograms of native seeds to enhance vegetation density and biodiversity within its supervisory areas.
Additionally, the reserve has rehabilitated 751,000 hectares of degraded land using modern scientific and technical methods to restore soil fertility and support natural vegetation growth. The authority has also conducted intensive campaigns to remove 92 tons of waste, thereby improving ecosystem health and providing a safe environment for wildlife.
