How Saudi forestry supports biodiversity and mitigates the effects of

How Saudi forestry supports biodiversity and mitigates the effects of

RIYADH: It is easy to think of Saudi Arabia as a land dominated by endless dunes and sun-scorched plains. But beyond the sweeping deserts lies an unexpectedly rich tapestry of ecosystems — forests that climb mountains, shade winding valleys, and line the coastal edges of the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf. While forests cover just 1.1 percent of the Kingdom’s landmass, they play an