Oman

Campaign kicks off to replace trees damaged during Cyclone Shaheen

 
Muscat: The Environment Authority (EA) on Wednesday launched a campaign to replant and replace trees damaged during the recent tropical condition /Shaheen/.

A large number of volunteers joined hands with the municipalities of North Al Batinah and South Al Batinah, Oman Environment Society and Sidr Oman Society.

Fahd Said al Nasri, who oversees the campaign, said that the campaign seeks to maintain the biodiversity of the Sultanate of Oman and develop plant cover and combat desertification. --ONA