RIYADH: The King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Foundation for Houbara Conservation to support national efforts to protect the endangered bird and reintroduce the houbara bustard into its natural habitats, contributing to the sustainability of ecosystems across the Kingdom.
The memorandum focuses on developing specialized programs to reintroduce the houbara bustard into the King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve, while leveraging scientific and technical expertise in breeding, release, monitoring, and tracking programs, reported the Saudi Press Agency.
The agreement also supports efforts to provide a safe and sustainable environment for the endangered bird by developing suitable movement corridors and reducing potential threats, including challenges associated with power lines.
In addition, it seeks to raise public awareness of the importance of wildlife conservation and the combating of illegal hunting.
The houbara bustard holds special environmental and cultural significance in the Kingdom and across the Arabian Peninsula due to its role in maintaining the natural balance of desert ecosystems.
