Bahrain’s tree-planting drive aimed at restoring the terrestrial ecosystem and promoting sustainability has been a huge success, with thousands of trees planted across the country.
A total of 2,218 saplings of eight different species were planted in 19 locations following the instructions of Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior.
This is part of the United Nations’ 2030 initiative to manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation and biodiversity loss, as well as protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems. This is in line with the 2020 Plan Goal 15.
General Sheikh Rashid reaffirmed the ministry’s dedication to implementing sustainable development strategies across the country.
Such initiatives will go a long way in combating pollution and improving air quality, he said.
Meanwhile, thousands of trees and shrubs are being planted across the island as part of the ‘Forever Green’ campaign launched by the National Initiative for Agricultural Development (NIAD) in October 2021.
In the second phase of the program, which began in November last year, 50,814 trees and shrubs were planted on a total area of 13,589 square meters in four provinces at a cost of BD 177,686.
Trees were planted in 32 locations, including parks, sidewalks, public transport stations, health centres, schools, beaches and roads.
By the end of last year, Bahrain had exceeded its goal of planting 140,000 trees by 7 percent.
This year, trees were planted along Al-Gaws Corniche in Muharraq province, Hatim Al-Tayee Street in Hid province, and along the parking lot of the farmers’ market in Haulat Ahli.
More than 20,000 mangrove saplings were also planted on Umm Al Nassan Island.
The third phase of the campaign is scheduled to launch later this month.
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