Tabuk: King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority has taken significant steps to raise environmental awareness within local communities by intensifying various programs aimed at conserving the reserve’s natural surroundings.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the authority participated in the Environment Week exhibition in the Tabuk Region, where it set up an informative pavilion to display its efforts in protecting natural resources and promoting vegetation restoration. This initiative aims to reduce harmful practices impacting the reserve’s ecosystem.

The pavilion highlights projects intended to engage local communities in environmental conservation. These initiatives include creating employment opportunities for nearby residents, launching awareness programs targeting schools and environmental advocates, and forming collaborations with academic and community-based organizations to foster sustainable environmental practices. The pavilion has garnered significant interest from exhibition visitors, offering visual presentations, educational materials, and success stories from environmental initiatives conducted in partnership with local residents.

The King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve, recognized as one of the largest nature reserves in the Middle East, is known for its rich ecological diversity. It acts as a sanctuary for rare wildlife and native plant species, making it a crucial center for environmental research and awareness.