Saudi Arabia’s National Water Company (NWC) has planted over one million trees across various areas of Madinah Region, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Monday.
The move is part of the Saudi Green Initiative that aims to combat desertification, increase vegetation cover, raise environmental awareness, and optimize the utilization of water produced by wastewater treatment plants.
By strategically selecting the regions surrounding the wastewater treatment plants, NWC ensures that all the trees are nourished with the treated water generated by these facilities. This approach contributes to the Kingdom's environmental equilibrium and positively impacts the overall quality of life in the region.
NWC stressed its commitment to expanding tree planting during suitable agricultural seasons that align with the local environment, supporting afforestation initiatives in different regions of the Kingdom, and fostering partnerships with relevant entities, as well as utilizing treated water, to facilitate agricultural expansion and achieve the Saudi Green Initiative objectives.
