Muscat – In a move to advance the project of planting 10mn trees across the sultanate, the Environment Authority has launched an initiative to plant 2mn wild tree seeds in the Arabian Oryx Reserve, in the wilayat of Haima, Al Wusta governorate.
The initiative, inaugurated under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Ali al Ghafili, wali of Haima, brought together officials from various government and private sectors.
The two-week project aims to enhance environmental services by rehabilitating vegetation cover, crucial for preserving ecosystems and filtering pollutants to mitigate the impact of pollution.
Part of the broader Arabian Oryx Reserve afforestation project, the initiative aligns with the goals of the Oman Vision 2040, which prioritises environmental protection and natural resource management.
The efforts are designed to bolster the sultanate’s environmental indicators at both national and international levels while safeguarding wildlife and preserving essential ecosystems.
The Arabian Oryx Reserve is the first natural reserve in the sultanate, surrounded by diverse wildlife. The reserve, with an area of about 2,824sqkm, is one of the largest natural reserves in Oman.
The number of Arabian oryx in this reserve is approximately 900. The reserve also includes 1,140 sand gazelles and 140 Arabian gazelle, as well as Nubian ibex, sand fox, striped hyena, wild rabbit, and honey badger, in addition to ostriches and llama.
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