Al Sunaynah Municipality, in cooperation with the Environment Authority in Al Buraimi Governorate, has launched an initiative to plant 2,000 trees at various locations across the Wilayat of Al Sunaynah. The initiative forms part of joint efforts to promote afforestation, expand vegetation cover, and increase green spaces, with the participation of a number of public and private sector institutions.The initiative is organized and supervised by Al Sunaynah Municipality, while the Environment Authority in Al Buraimi Governorate has supported the initiative by providing 2,000 seedlings of wild and native tree species suited to the local environment. Employees of the Authority are also participating in the planting activities and providing technical support in selecting plant species appropriate to the environmental and climatic conditions of the wilayat.The first phase of the initiative involves planting 600 trees, with afforestation efforts set to continue until the target of 2,000 trees is reached. Planting will focus on the entrances to the wilayat, main and secondary roads, and a number of other designated locations, contributing to the expansion of vegetation cover and the enhancement of the urban landscape.Mahmoud bin Mohammed Al Balushi, Head of the Biodiversity and Vegetation Development Section at the Environment Authority in Al Buraimi Governorate, emphasized the importance of selecting wild and native species suited to the loca environment, taking into account the nature of the wilayat, temperatures, and prevailing climatic conditions. He noted that the Authority’s participation in the initiative reflects its commitment to supporting afforestation efforts, preserving native plants, and promoting the sustainability of vegetation cover.The initiative highlights the importance of integration among government entities and community partnerships in implementing environmental initiatives and enhancing the presence of native trees within the urban landscape. It also supports efforts to conserve natural resources, develop vegetation cover, and achieve sustainability objectives.
