MAKKAH: Environmental volunteer Faleh Al-Juhani has turned a personal interest in agriculture into a series of initiatives to expand green spaces in schools, universities and public parks across western Saudi Arabia, particularly in Makkah, Jeddah and Taif.
Al-Juhani said the idea began as a hobby before developing into a community effort aimed at encouraging students to engage with planting and environmental care. He formed volunteer teams to support tree planting and raise awareness of issues such as pollution and vegetation loss.
The initiative has planted trees across educational institutions, public parks and government sites, while also distributing free seedlings to community groups. Al-Juhani said the work is carried out entirely on a voluntary basis.
The project focuses on plant species suited to the local environment, including ghaf, neem, sidr, jatropha, tecoma and star jasmine.
He said these contribute to improving school environments, providing shade and promoting environmental awareness among students.
