Saudi Arabia bans planting palm trees along roads, parks

Saudi Arabia bans planting palm trees along roads, parks

Saudi Arabian authorities have imposed a permanent ban on planting of palm trees along roads as well as in parks and gardens. This decision is in line with the plans to prevent the spread of red palm weevil in the Kingdom.The ban will be applicable only to the plantation of date palm trees in future projects, without removing the already planted trees.The ministry stressed that trees and shrubs in public places, roads and parks shall be cultivated as appropriate to the nature of each area for afforestation and not to plant trees that are not consistent with the region's environment.The ministry prepared a list of native plants suitable for planting gardens, streets, courtyards, squares and city entrances.Comments Read Next42 mins agoWorld's first, largest LNG-powered container ship docks in Jeddah9 hours agoSaudi Arabia opens military recruitment to women1 week agoFirst soldier jobs open for women in Saudi Arabia1 week agoSaudi: Arab coalition intercepts, destroys Houthi missile1 week agoSaudi launches ‘Coral Bloom' Red Sea project2 weeks agoSaudi: New civil laws to include minimum age limit on marriages2 weeks agoSaudi: Crown Prince announces 4 new laws to reform judicial institutionsJanuary 20, 2021Saudi Arabia to generate 50% of electricity from renewables by 2030January