SALALAH: As part of a joint operation between the Environment Authority (EA), the Royal Oman Police (ROP), and Dhofar Municipality, the “Environment Protection” campaign continued its field activities during the 2025 Khareef season in Dhofar to safeguard the governorate’s unique green cover and protect its fragile ecosystem amid a surge in seasonal tourism.
According to the campaign’s latest field report, a total of 226 vehicles were removed from green plains across various locations in Dhofar between 25 and 31 July 2025, due to environmental violations involving off-road driving in restricted areas.
Additionally, four dirt roads were closed after they were found to cause environmental damage and pose safety risks to visitors. The teams also dealt with three vehicles that had slipped and become stuck in waterlogged terrain.
The campaign is part of a broader initiative launched earlier by the Environment Authority under the banner of “Environment Protection.”
The campaign has been reinforced this season with the deployment of four additional monitoring teams supporting operations in Salalah, Taqah, and Mirbat, in addition to the existing enforcement units in other wilayats.
Officials from the Environment Authority stressed that the institutional cooperation among the three entities has significantly enhanced field readiness and rapid response to environmental violations. The campaign seeks to strike a balance between sustainable tourism and ecological preservation, in line with Oman’s national vision for a greener, more sustainable future.
EA urged all visitors and residents to cooperate with the field teams and adhere to environmental laws and guidelines, emphasising that “a sustainable environment is a shared responsibility.”
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