The Ministry has launched the initiative, namely sowing seeds of rangeland plants and trees for 2020, as Saudi Arabia witnesses a good rainfall these days.
Public and private entities, voluntary associations, schools and individuals have participated in this initiative that aims to develop the green vegetation cover in the Kingdom, raise public awareness on the importance of tree planting, combat desertification and soil erosion, and reduce pollution to maintain a clean and healthy environment.
The Ministry said that more than three tons of native plant seeds best suited to the local climate are to be sprayed in Madinah, Eastern Region, Qasim, Al-Jouf, Najran, Al-Baha, Jazan, and Hail.
This initiative is among several other initiatives launched earlier by Ministry which aim to plant 10 million trees by the end of 2020, in cooperation with public and private bodies.