Saudi RSG launches first mangrove nursery aiming to plant over 50mln trees

Saudi RSG launches first mangrove nursery aiming to plant over 50mln trees

TABUK — Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Global (RSG) has announced the inauguration of a first nursery specialized in mangrove saplings with the aim of planting more than 50 million trees by 2030.

The RSG stated that the mangrove nursery was set up in partnership with the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification (NCVC).

CEO of RSG John Pagano said, "Although we are continuing to discover the latest technologies and innovation methodologies, we always find the best in nature in terms of finding solutions to face the current and future challenges."

He said, "The mangroves are considered one of the most valuable natural assets we have as it is home to diverse wildlife". The mangroves also contribute to reducing the effects of waves such as floods and erosion, as well as adapting to the effects of climate change, in addition to sequestering and storing carbon.

The nursery aims to increase the number of mangrove forests, and enhance biodiversity, which will contribute to achieving the ambitious environmental goals, Pagano said.

The process of taking care of the mangrove seedlings will be implemented for 8 months until the length of the seedlings reaches 80cm, after which they will be planted in the special mangrove gardens