Eastern Province launches tree planting season with 20,000 trees in Khobar
Eastern Province Municipality has begun its tree planting season in Khobar, aiming to plant over 20,000 trees and more than 100,000 shrubs along 20 km of roads.
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AIThe Eastern Province Municipality has launched its tree planting campaign with the start of the current agricultural season, planting and landscaping more than 20 kilometers of roads, over 20,000 trees, and more than 100,000 shrubs, as well as expanding green spaces by more than 60,000 square meters in Khobar.
The municipality explained that the greening efforts are part of its plans to humanize Khobar, increase the number of trees and green areas, and make the city more livable. Key elements include increasing shade trees, expanding vegetation in residential neighborhoods, and improving quality of life, which will enhance the city's appeal and air quality, while preserving its urban appearance and raising the per capita share of green spaces, in line with the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing's strategies.
The municipality stated that this planting season targets 25 sites, focusing on beautifying and landscaping residential neighborhoods, urban areas, main and secondary roads, bridge intersections, public parks, and recreational facilities, as part of the "Green Khobar" program and in line with the "Saudi Green Initiative."
The municipality emphasized the importance of improving environmental conditions and visual identity in all residential neighborhoods through diverse trees and green spaces, as these play an environmental, health, and aesthetic role and help make Khobar a leading destination for tourism and investment.