King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Celebrates IUCN Green List Recognition

The King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority has celebrated its inclusion in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Green List on the sidelines of the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2024. This recognition follows a comprehensive assessment of the reserve by IUCN experts, who evaluated the authority's environmental and developmental accomplishments, as well as its engagement with the community and preservation efforts. The authority's initiatives include planting 2.4 million native tree and shrub seedlings, in addition to 4 tons of local seeds like yarrow (Achillea millefolium), Artemisia, and Haloxylon. Efforts have been made to restore 250,000 hectares of degraded habitats and relocate 1,235 wildlife species like Arabian oryx, sand gazelles, Arabian gazelles, and Arabian leopards in the reserve. The authority's achievements are due to its strategic objectives; being on the Green List is a key milestone. The authority is determined to manage pro tected areas through sustainable programs focused on environmental conservation, community engagement, and sustainable development in line with international standards. The Green List provides crucial guidelines for conservation and involving stakeholders in sustainable development processes. Source: Saudi Press Agency