Muscat: Spearheaded by the Environment Authority, over 50,000 wild trees are taking root in the Jari Al Hawiyah area, marking a significant stride towards Oman’s vision of a greener, more sustainable future.
Engineer Nasser bin Hamoud Al-Yaqoubi, the Director of the Environment Department in Al-Buraimi Governorate, expressed the profound goals behind this ambitious planting project. Beyond just planting trees, the initiative seeks to foster biodiversity, restore environmental equilibrium, ensure long-term sustainability, safeguard natural resources, and expand green spaces, all in alignment with Oman Vision 2040.
The chosen site, spanning over 1.2 million square meters, strategically bridges the wilayat of Buraimi and Mahdha. Its selection was meticulous, considering factors like fertile clay soil, access to water sources from seasonal rainfall pools, and its potential as a natural attraction for tourists, especially during winter.
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The meticulous construction phase includes establishing an irrigation network, erecting protective fences to prevent overgrazing, creating drainage canals for rainwater, and digging wells to meet water demands. Currently at a 60% completion rate, the project is on track to finish by mid-2024.
This initiative isn’t just about planting trees; it’s about revitalizing the ecosystem and enhancing the region’s economic prospects. By cultivating Ghaf, Sidr, and Samar trees, which thrive in the area, the project aims to boost vegetation cover and mitigate climate change effects. Furthermore, plans are in place to leverage the site for tourism and economic development, adding significant value to Al Buraimi Governorate in the years ahead.
This project is part of a larger national endeavour to plant 10 million wild trees across Oman. Al-Buraimi Governorate’s contributions include the “Fenced Alive” project, which planted over 1,200 wild trees; “Al-Safa Walled,” which planted 3,000 trees; “Emaar Mahdah Walled,” which planted 2,540 trees, and “Al-Kassara Al-Buraimi National Walled,” which planted 1,090 trees, bringing the total planted trees to 9,200 and counting.
