Seed dispersal campaign for native plants launches in Hafar Al-Batin
Hafar Al-Batin launches a campaign to disperse native plant seeds as part of the third season of the national rangeland rehabilitation initiative.
Key Takeaways
AIA campaign to disperse seeds of native wild and pastoral plants begins today, Monday, in Hafar Al-Batin. The initiative, now in its third season, is part of the program for rehabilitating natural rangelands through seed dispersal and rainwater harvesting. It coincides with the National Afforestation Season 2026, launched by the National Afforestation Program under the slogan "A Generation Plants... For a Thriving Nation."
The initiative aims to enhance vegetation cover, restore degraded lands, and rehabilitate natural rangelands to promote environmental sustainability. It also supports the goals of the Saudi Green Initiative, which include planting 10 billion trees and rehabilitating 40 million hectares of degraded land across the Kingdom.
The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification explained that seed dispersal is an effective method for rehabilitating degraded lands and improving the productivity of natural rangelands by directly sowing seeds of native plants adapted to local environmental conditions.
The center noted that the seed dispersal activities are based on selecting suitable plant species for each region and identifying target sites according to carefully studied environmental criteria. This approach helps increase the chances of successful germination, preserves the genetic resources of native plants, and supports the sustainability of vegetation cover.
The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification continues its efforts to develop vegetation cover across the Kingdom, supervise rangelands, forests, and national parks, and regulate their use. These efforts contribute to preserving natural resources, enhancing environmental sustainability, and achieving the targets of the Saudi Green Initiative.