10-06-2025
3,000 wild trees pruned to prepare for Dhofar Khareef
Salalah – Environment Authority (EA) has launched a major tree-pruning initiative in Dhofar governorate ahead of the khareef season, aiming to improve ecosystem health and preserve native vegetation across the region.
The project involves the selective trimming of around 3,000 wild trees, primarily Arabian Combretum and wild fig, in the wilayats of Salalah, Taqah, Mirbat, Rakhiout and Dalkout. The work, which ran through the month of May, will continue through June as well. May-June is a period considered optimal for promoting healthy tree growth and maintaining environmental balance.
Field teams have started operations at multiple natural sites, with early observations pointing to improved growth and branch density.
An official from the authority said over 5,000 trees were pruned in 2023 and 2024 under a broader programme aimed at protecting native flora from pest damage and degradation.
'These efforts are part of a long-term strategy to preserve the governorate's rich biodiversity and align with the goals of Oman Vision 2040, which emphasises sustainable environmental management and the protection of natural resources,' he said.
The initiative supports Dhofar's reputation as one of Oman's key ecotourism destinations.
