Tabuk Nurseries Produce 2.6 Million Seedlings to Support Afforestation, Environmental Sustainability

Nurseries in Tabuk Region play a pivotal role in supporting agricultural production and enhancing vegetation cover by producing approximately 2.6 million seedlings annually, contributing to efforts aimed at developing the agricultural sector and achieving environmental sustainability.

 The offerings from nurseries affiliated with the regional branch of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, as well as from licensed private nurseries, include a wide variety of fruit trees, citrus, olives, ornamental seedlings, and flowering shrubs.

 Director of the ministry’s branch in Tabuk Region Eng. Amjad Thallab explained that this output is part of a broader plan to increase the production capacity of these nurseries and support national afforestation initiatives.

 He noted that Tabuk’s nurseries have achieved a significant leap this year in both the volume and diversity of their production. The focus has been on propagating native species such as Acacia, Sidr, and Calligonum, alongside fruit and ornamental trees, all of which contribute to expanding green spaces, combating desertification, and improving the quality of life.