Qassim has seen 6.3 million trees planted as part of plans to develop vegetation cover, reaching 70% of the 2030 target. These efforts involved more than 30 different institutions.
According to SPA, Eng. Ahmad Alanazi, General Manager of the National Greening Program at the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification (NCVC), stated that work is underway to plant another 2.5 million trees through planned and ongoing projects.
The NCVC is implementing nine projects to rehabilitate 335,000 hectares of land by planting 1.8 million trees to improve grazing environments and plant diversity. Additionally, 18 projects in Qassim aim to plant 680,000 trees across 1,579 hectares of land to support ecotourism and resident quality of life.
Vegetation cover in Qassim increased by approximately 170% between December 2018 and December 2024. The NCVC manages the protection, monitoring, and rehabilitation of vegetation sites, including national parks and forests, while combating logging and supervising rangelands to support the Saudi Green Initiative.
How many trees have been planted in Qassim and what is the future target? Around 6.3 million trees have been planted in Qassim so far, which represents 70% of the 2030 target. The NCVC is currently working on ongoing and planned projects to plant an additional 2.5 million trees to further enhance the region’s green spaces.
What are the specific land rehabilitation projects being implemented by NCVC in Qassim? The center is implementing nine projects to rehabilitate 335,000 hectares of land by planting 1.8 million trees for plant diversity and grazing. Furthermore, there are 18 other projects aimed at rehabilitating 1,579 hectares of land through the planting of 680,000 trees.
What growth in vegetation cover has been recorded in Qassim recently? Data shows that vegetation cover in Qassim increased by approximately 170% between December 2018 and December 2024. This growth is attributed to environmental projects designed to reduce desertification, improve air quality, and enhance natural habitats.
What are the general responsibilities of the NCVC across the Kingdom? The NCVC is responsible for developing, protecting, monitoring, and rehabilitating vegetation cover sites. Its duties include supervising forests, rangelands, and national parks, as well as detecting violations and combating logging to support the Saudi Green Initiative.