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Nature’s sentinels: Juniper trees in Saudi Arabia’s Sarawat mountains

These ancient trees have stood the test of time, creating vital habitats across the provinces of Taif, Al-Baha, and Asir.

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August 1, 2024
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Nature’s sentinels: Juniper trees in Saudi Arabia’s Sarawat mountains
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WEB DESK: The juniper tree, revered as the “Lady of Trees” and a symbol of lush forests and towering mountains in Saudi Arabia, plays a pivotal role in maintaining the delicate balance of terrestrial ecosystems.

Serving as a refuge for wildlife, these ancient trees have stood the test of time, creating vital habitats across the provinces of Taif, Al-Baha, and Asir.Under the watchful care of the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification, the venerable junipers are nurtured to ensure their longevity and safeguard natural resources. Preventing detrimental practices and fostering continuous guidance and awareness, especially amidst the influx of tourists to Al-Hada and Al-Shafa villages, in the Makkah region, remains a top priority.
Dr. Ahmed Al-Ghamdi, director general of research and innovation at the center, emphasized the significance of the juniper tree and the threats it faces, as well as the significant degradation of juniper environments in the Kingdom’s southwestern highlands due to human activities and climatic factors. This degradation has led to dieback in junipers, visible in degraded areas with lifeless trees.

“Despite being a new entity, the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification is actively involved in rehabilitation efforts,” Al-Ghamdi said, adding that it aims to address the causes of degradation and expand forest coverage with juniper trees, in line with the Saudi Green Initiative’s goal of planting 10 billion trees in the Kingdom.
Dr. Saleh Al-Shaeel, a botany enthusiast, said that juniper trees in the Sarawat Mountains embody the region’s natural beauty and resilience, nurture a rich biodiversity and have significant influence on the local climate.
Thriving in various environments, these steadfast evergreens embody the essence of the area’s ecosystem.

Thriving in various environments, these steadfast evergreens embody the essence of the area’s ecosystem.

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