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Combating desertification...an emergency
First achievements
Ra’s Elafhat : rehabilitation/afforestation of 75 hectares and implementation of operational and integrated runoff water harvesting system (network of crescents). Area planted with native and/or adapted species;
Ra's Al Hilal : rehabilitation/afforestation of 20 hectares and implementation of operational and integrated runoff water harvesting system (network of crescents, terraces and check dams). Work done with local workers trained for techniques. Area planted with native and/or adapted species (Ceratonia siliqua, Arbutus pavarii, Pinus halepensis, Myrtus communis, Quercus coccifera, Juniperus macrocarpa, etc.);
Suluq : rehabilitation/afforestation of 92,5 hectares protected against wind erosion and implementation of operational and integrated runoff water harvesting system for 95 hectares. Work done with local workers trained for techniques. Area planted with native and/or adapted species (Atriplex numularia, Reatam retam, Ziziphus lotus, Acacia cyanophylla, Acacia cyclops, Acacia karoo, Prosopis juliflora, Parkinsonia aculeata, etc.).
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