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The park has seen extensive ecosystem rehabilitation and expansion of vegetation cover in recent years. (SPA) photos

Saudi Arabia’s Ma’ila Park sees major ecological restoration push

  • Infrastructure is being developed, including buildings, water networks, in excess of 50 seating areas, and more than five restroom facilities to improve visitor services
By SPA ·
Program to train experts in forest rehabilitation

Program to train experts in forest rehabilitation

By Arab News ·
Special Major Saudi ecotourism investment opportunities in national parks

Major Saudi ecotourism investment opportunities in national parks

By Haifa Alshammari ·
Vegetation center collects 80 tonnes of seeds

Vegetation center collects 80 tonnes of seeds

By Arab News ·
Center’s agreement aims at combating desertification

Center’s agreement aims at combating desertification

By Arab News ·
Special New land restoration guide to unify afforestation efforts

New land restoration guide to unify afforestation efforts

By Waad Hussain ·
New Saudi initiative focuses on water efficiency

New Saudi initiative focuses on water efficiency

By Arab News ·
Special How Saudi forestry supports biodiversity and mitigates the effects of climate change graphic

How Saudi forestry supports biodiversity and mitigates the effects of climate change

By Haifa Alshammari ·
Endangered wildlife released in Riyadh, rare oryx born in Qassim

Endangered wildlife released in Riyadh, rare oryx born in Qassim

By Arab News ·
Special Kingdom’s 75-year green plan ‘a battle for cleaner air, healthier soil’

Kingdom’s 75-year green plan ‘a battle for cleaner air, healthier soil’

By Ghadi Joudah ·
New initiative to plant 60m seeds for sustainability

New initiative to plant 60m seeds for sustainability

By Arab News ·

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