SaudiUpdated November 2
Jazan governor lays foundation stone for forest research headquarters
Jazan Governor Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Mohammed bin Abdulaziz laid the foundation stone for a forest research headquarters, in the presence of Deputy Governor Prince Nasser bin Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Jalawi, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The project is planned for a 33,246-square-metre site and has a reported cost exceeding SAR 46.7 million. Its research will cover forest trees, including mangroves and wild, mountain and coastal trees, as well as seed preservation and germination, tree health and genetic characteristics, and carbon-related studies. Planned facilities include administrative and research space, a specialized laboratory, a visitor center, a services area and an environmental park. The project is part of the National Center for Vegetation Cover and Combating Desertification’s efforts to develop environmental research and protect and develop forests. Its stated aims include supporting vegetation development, conserving natural resources and strengthening environmental sustainability, in line with Vision 2030 and the Saudi Green Initiative.
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