Sakaka: The King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority has said its regulatory and protection efforts have led to a significant increase in vegetation cover.
The authority said the number of recorded plant species has risen to 241, including 44 newly documented within a year, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.
In a recent report, it said registered plant species grew from 197 in 2024 to 241 in 2025, reflecting rapid ecosystem recovery.
This supports the reserve’s goals of conserving biodiversity and advancing sustainability, in line with Saudi Vision 2030 and the Saudi Green Initiative, while helping to restore ecosystems and support wildlife.
The reserve, the largest terrestrial nature reserve in the Middle East, spans 130,700 sq. km across Jouf, Hail, Northern Borders and Tabuk, and features diverse habitats and terrain.
