Project to plant 50,000 wild trees in Buraimi 60% complete

In a significant stride towards environmental conservation and sustainability, Environment Authority is planting over 50,000 wild trees in the Jari al Hawiyah area of Buraimi governorate.

The initiative is a critical component of an ambitious goal to plant 10mn trees of indigenous species across Oman, reinforcing the sultanate’s commitment to biodiversity, environmental balance and sustainability in line with Vision 2040 objectives.

Spread over 1,233,058sqm, the project site extends from the wilayats of Buraimi and Mahdha. Chosen for its fertile clay soil and natural water pools that form during the rainy season, the area is set to become a vibrant, natural haven for residents and visitors, especially during winter months.

Preparatory works have laid the groundwork for the green transformation, including laying an irrigation network, erecting fences to protect young saplings from grazing animals, establishing a rainwater drainage system, and drilling wells for a secure and continuous water supply. With construction efforts progressing smoothly, project completion is expected by mid-2024. Currently 60% of the project is complete.

According to Nasser bin Hamoud al Yaqoubi, Director of Environment Department in Buraimi, ghaf, sidr and samar trees have been chosen for the endeavour owing to their adaptability to the local environment.

The green cover following project completion is anticipated to not only bolster the area's natural aesthetics and ecological diversity but also contribute significantly to the nation's climate change mitigation strategies.

The initiative also aims to leverage the rejuvenated landscape for tourism and economic development, transforming Jari al Hawiyah into an asset for the governorate.