Najran deputy governor launches 2026 National afforestation season

Prince Turki bin Hudhulul bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Najran, on Tuesday inaugurated the third edition of the 2026 National Afforestation Season under the slogan "A Generation Plants for a Thriving Nation." The event was attended by Mureeh Al-Shahrani, Director General of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture’s Najran branch, and Muhannad Al-Yami, Director General of the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification in Najran.

The director of the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development said the current season is part of the national afforestation program’s efforts to achieve the goals of the Saudi Green Initiative. The initiative aims to expand vegetation cover, enhance environmental sustainability, encourage community participation in afforestation projects, and protect the environment.

Tree planting achievements in Najran

Al-Yami noted that more than 6.7 million trees have been planted in Najran since 2021, reaching 85.9% of the 2030 target of approximately 7.8 million trees.

Launch of the new season’s official identity

He added that the national afforestation program has unveiled the official identity for the 2026 National Afforestation Season, reflecting values that highlight the importance of the environment in society and promoting a culture of tree planting as a sustainable national commitment that benefits current and future generations.