Muscat: The Environment Authority will implement a large-scale environmental campaign to plant 4 million seeds of local trees in Dhofar Governorate's mountains.

According to Oman News Agency, the campaign, which will take place from 20 to 30 July, constitutes part of the Environment Authority's ongoing efforts to combat desertification, enhance biodiversity, and restore natural ecosystems. This initiative will be conducted in cooperation with Dhofar Municipality and will involve participation from members of the local community from the wilayats of Mirbat, Taqah, Salalah, Rakhyout, and Dhalkout.

Hatim Salim Al Mahri, Director of the Vegetation Development Department at the Directorate General of Environment in Dhofar Governorate, stated that the campaign is being implemented for the fifth consecutive year. He highlighted that the Dhofar Khareef (monsoon) season provides optimal conditions for germination and rapid plant growth due to heavy rains and dense fog.

Al Mahri further explained that soil moisture during the Khareef season helps seedlings form strong roots, enabling them to withstand periods of drought later. He emphasized the importance of such plants in stabilizing the soil, reducing erosion, maintaining soil fertility, and supporting the sustainability of the vegetation cover.