Minister of Environment Dr. Ayman Suleiman sponsored tree-planting activities in the Hasa District on the occasion of Tree Day, in cooperation with the district’s Agriculture Directorate and with active participation from the local community and the head of the Hasa Municipal Committee, aimed at enhancing community engagement in planting and afforestation efforts.
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Dr. Suleiman reviewed the environmental conditions in the area, stressing the importance of raising environmental awareness and strengthening the sense of shared responsibility toward natural resources, reaffirming the partnership-based approach to environmental protection and the enhancement of vegetation cover.
He also visited the Hasa Afforestation Project, a joint initiative between the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Agriculture. The project covers an area of approximately 400 dunums and extends for about 14 kilometers along the Desert Highway. It is irrigated using treated water from the wastewater treatment plant in the Phosphate Residential City, reflecting a commitment to the safe and sustainable use of water resources in afforestation projects.
In a related context, Dr. Suleiman inspected the Martyr Brigadier Saed Al-Maaytah Forest Project, a joint afforestation project with the Ministry of Agriculture. The project spans approximately 1,250 dunums and includes more than 40,000 forest trees. It is considered one of the key national projects contributing to environmental improvement and combating desertification.
The tour also included a visit to the “Juthoor” (Roots) Project, one of the Royal initiatives, where the total planted area has exceeded 25,000 dunums. Special attention was given to the “Juthoor 3” project, which includes more than 180,000 forest trees, as part of national efforts to expand green areas and enhance ecological balance.
Dr. Suleiman emphasized that these projects fall within the framework of the National Afforestation Program implemented by the Ministry of Environment, with support from the Environment Protection Fund and in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, municipalities, and local communities. He stressed the importance of ensuring the sustainability of these projects through continuous technical follow-up, the use of safe water sources, and enhanced environmental awareness.
He noted that the celebration of Tree Day represents a national occasion to renew commitment to environmental protection, affirming that the ministry will continue implementing high-quality afforestation projects that help address the impacts of climate change, improve quality of life, and embed environmental culture among citizens.
