Seed dispersal campaign launches in Jubail to restore natural pastures

A campaign to disperse native and pasture plant seeds begins today, Thursday, in Jubail, Eastern Province, as part of efforts to rehabilitate natural pastures. The initiative, now in its third season, coincides with the National Afforestation Season 2026, launched by the National Afforestation Program under the slogan "A Generation Plants for a Thriving Nation." The campaign aims to enhance vegetation cover, restore degraded lands, and rehabilitate natural pastures, supporting environmental sustainability and the Saudi Green Initiative’s targets of planting 10 billion trees or restoring 40 million hectares across the Kingdom.

The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification stated that seed dispersal is an effective method for rehabilitating degraded lands and improving their productivity. The process involves directly spreading seeds of native and pasture plants suited to each ecosystem, selecting appropriate local species to preserve genetic diversity and ensure adaptation to local environmental conditions. Sites are chosen based on suitable environmental criteria.

The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification works to develop vegetation sites across all regions of Saudi Arabia. It also oversees rangelands, forests, and national parks, promoting sustainable development and contributing to the goals of the Saudi Green Initiative.