RIYADH: PIF-owned megaproject developer Qiddiya Investment Company is carrying out a tree preservation and relocation program at its site on the outskirts of Riyadh.
A key focus of its program is preserving local tree species including the acacia tortilis, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
The tree preservation process includes field surveys to assess the health of trees, and the company says it is making efforts to keep trees in their original locations.
If relocation is necessary, trees are moved either to other sites within Qiddiya or to a dedicated holding facility until they can be reused in landscaping plans.
About 3,000 native trees are currently housed in a nursery and closely monitored until replanting, supporting biodiversity, soil stabilization and protection against sandstorms.
