12 new parks opened in 2022; millionth tree planted – The Peninsula

12 new parks opened in 2022; millionth tree planted – The Peninsula

Doha: The Public Parks Department of the Ministry of Municipality opened 12 new parks in 2022 under its ambitious plan to build public parks across the country.

The areas of public parks reached 3 million sqm last year, said a report issued by the Ministry of Municipality on the achievements of its Public Parks Department in 2022.

As many as 12.9 million sqm green areas were also recorded in the country during the period of study. The irrigation of green area by treated water rose to 75 percent. The Department also helped design 20 home gardens last year.

Director of the Public Parks Department, Eng Muhammad Ali Al Khouri, had said that the public parks are being developed across the country following the plans of the Ministry of Municipality.

“Lands for building new parks in future will be allocated by the Ministry of Municipality in cooperation with a number of entities concerned. The public parks are expected to increase significantly in coming years,” said Al Khouri.

According to the report, 62 embassies participated in plantation activities held in 2022 under ‘Plant Million Tree’ initiative. As many as 2,160 school students and a number of prominent personalities and FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 fans also planted