The 16th phase of the Green Qassim Land initiative, launched by Qassim Governor Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, is currently underway, with over 14,000 trees and seedlings planted as part of the broader Saudi Green Initiative to enhance vegetation cover and promote environmental sustainability.
The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture’s Qassim branch has planted approximately 4,760 trees in Buraidah and other governorates and has held an educational workshop on the safe disposal of agricultural waste, SPA reported.
The initiative was also implemented in 19 schools as part of an environmental awareness program that included planting 340 trees on school grounds and conducting 12 awareness campaigns.
As part of the land initiative’s support for nursery development and expansion, 6,000 seedlings were planted in the branch’s nurseries, while 3,780 were distributed to citizens and participating entities.