Prince Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of the Northern Borders Region, launched today at the governorate headquarters the National Afforestation Season 2026 under the theme "A Generation That Plants for a Prospering Nation," in the presence of the Director General of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture branch in the region, Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Hutairshi, and the representative of the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification in the region, Abdullah Al-Khuraiji.
During the launch, the Deputy Governor highlighted the importance of preserving the environment, developing vegetation cover, and promoting an afforestation culture due to its impact on improving the quality of life, enhancing environmental sustainability, and contributing to achieving the objectives of the Saudi Green Initiative through initiatives and programs aimed at expanding green spaces and combating desertification.