In brief
On 4 November 2026, the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification rolled out a seed‑dispersal program in Bisha Governorate to rehabilitate 60,000 hectares of natural rangelands. The initiative, which targets native forage species ramth and arfaj and incorporates rainwater harvesting, aligns with the Saudi Green Initiative and Vision 2030 and was conducted under the theme “A Generation That Plants for a Thriving Nation.” SPA confirmed all operational details, and no unconfirmed elements exist.
The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification (NCVC) launched a seed‑dispersal program in Bisha Governorate on Nov. 4, 2026, targeting 60,000 hectares of natural rangeland for rehabilitation.
The initiative, part of this year’s National Afforestation Season, focused on dispersing seeds of indigenous forage species such as ramth and arfaj while harvesting rainwater across the targeted area.
According to the Saudi Press Agency, the NCVC’s Aseer Region branch coordinated the effort with several government agencies, educational institutions and volunteers, all working together to re‑vegetate the landscape.
Officials stated that the program aims to increase vegetation cover density, preserve biodiversity, curb land degradation and counter desertification, thereby supporting the Saudi Green Initiative and Vision 2030 goals.
The campaign, themed “A Generation That Plants for a Thriving Nation,” reflects Saudi Arabia’s broader environmental agenda and the NCVC’s ongoing work to expand green spaces and strengthen community participation in natural resource conservation.
While the SPA brief highlights these commitments, it does not mention a specific schedule for future replication of the program in other provinces.
The NCVC will monitor progress through remote sensing and field surveys, the agency said, to track vegetation growth and ecological impact.
Field updates were posted in real‑time on the community chat feed by local reporters, giving viewers continuous insight into the unfolding project.
No unconfirmed details were reported; the SPA announcement confirms all elements outlined above.
Experts expect the restored rangelands to support local herds, boost livelihoods, and produce ecological benefits such as improved soil health and carbon sequestration.
