Al-Marsad newspaper – SPA: A noble royal order was issued to establish a royal reserve in the name of Imam Faisal bin Turki, extending over three administrative regions: Asir, Jizan, and Mecca, all the way to within the territorial waters of the Kingdom in the Red Sea, to be the eighth Saudi royal reserve, as it comes within the framework of The interest of the wise leadership – may God support it – in preserving environmental and biological diversity to achieve the sustainability of ecosystems, improve plant productivity, and protect endangered species, to be under the supervision of the Royal Reserves Council, headed by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince. Prime Minister – may God protect him -.
The total area of the reserve extends to 30,152.7 km², and includes three administrative regions – Asir – Makkah Al-Mukarramah – Jazan, and a part in the territorial waters of the Kingdom, which makes it contain the sea, the coast, peaks, plains, desert and valleys, in addition to the abundant animal, fish and plant wealth and its cultural distinction in The fields of arts and architecture, and the authenticity of its identity through popular folklore that embodies the population identity of each region, making it the third largest reserve in the Kingdom, and among the most protected reserves that are distinguished by their topographical and geographical diversity, which gives a unique and charming environmental distinction.
The reserve aims to contribute to achieving the goals of the “sustainable Saudi vision” within the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, which aims to protect and enhance the natural environment in the Kingdom, by adopting a comprehensive vision for the precious ecosystems by preserving the environmental and natural components, re-settling wildlife in every region, and ensuring water balance. And biological diversity, combating the phenomenon of desertification, and sustaining wildlife, as the reserve will contribute to raising the percentage of royal reserves in the Kingdom from 13.5% to 14.9%, to contribute to achieving the goals of the Saudi Green Initiative in protecting 30% of terrestrial and marine areas by 2030 AD, in addition to maximizing the impact on conservation. It focuses on natural ecosystems and biodiversity, restoring them, enhancing heritage, and reviving the history that embodies the antiquity of the areas included in the reserve, as it contains more than 100 heritage villages that reflect the heritage and cultural depth of each region, which contributes to achieving sustainable national economic development and engaging and supporting local communities through creating job opportunities. Promoting volunteer work and providing exceptional eco-tourism experiences.
2023-10-08 12:08:43
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