In brief
The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development (NCVC), through its Aseer Region branch, has begun a seed‑dispersal initiative in Bisha Governorate to rehabilitate 60,000 hectares of natural rangeland. The program focuses on native forage species such as ramth and arfaj and includes rainwater harvesting to support seed germination. The effort aligns with Saudi Arabia’s National Afforestation Season, the Saudi Green Initiative, and Vision 2030 objectives to curb desertification and enhance biodiversity.
The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development, via its Aseer Region branch, announced on November 4 that it had launched a seed‑dispersal program in Bisha Governorate aimed at rehabilitating 60,000 hectares of natural rangeland.
The initiative, part of this year’s National Afforestation Season under the theme “A Generation That Plants for a Thriving Nation,” will distribute seeds of native forage plants—particularly ramth and arfaj—across the target area and will harvest rainwater to support germination and early growth.
NCVC’s description of the project stresses that the goal is to increase vegetation cover density, preserve biodiversity, reduce land degradation, and combat desertification in the region. The center noted that the effort builds on ongoing work to rehabilitate degraded areas, develop natural rangelands, expand green spaces, and strengthen community participation in environmental protection and natural resource conservation.
Officials say the program brings together several government agencies, educational institutions, and volunteers, underscoring a collaborative approach to ecological restoration. The initiative is framed as part of the Saudi Green Initiative and Vision 2030, linking local action to national climate and sustainability targets.
