QBG officials at a wild desert tree restoration ceremony at Rawdat Al Faras, Al Nasraniya.
Doha: The Quranic botanic Garden (QBG), which is the first garden to display all plant species mentioned in the Holy Quran and Sunnah, celebrated Qatar Environment Day 2022 by hosting a wild desert tree restoration at Rawdat Al Faras, Al Nasraniya.
The event was in close collaboration to Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS), Department of Protection and Wildlife, Ministry of Environment and Climate Change. QBG allocated Rawdat Al Faras for rehabilitation by QRCS volunteers.
Representatives from the QRCS, Dukhan Independent School for Girls, Dukhan Independent Preparatory Secondary School for Girls, and the Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture, and Science joined forces to preserve and restore 300 Umbrella, Acacia ehrenbergiana, Sidra, and Leptadenia, (Marakh), trees and shrubs that are native to Qatar and parts of the Arabian Peninsula.
These environmental protection efforts were made in the framework of Qatar’s bid to support key components of UN Decade for Ecosystem Recovery (2021-2030).
Fatima al Khulaifi (Director, QBG) said: Qatar Environment Day was a very special day for our garden. It is also a reminder about the importance of making conscious decisions today to preserve our planet and keep it healthy for future generations. QBG is committed to working with the community in order to protect our environment.
QBG has in the past helped to restore Rawdat Al Faras by planting wild plants. Our experts provided detailed explanations on the types of wild and insect-eating reptiles that are found in the area and their important role for preserving it. We are happy to work once again with our partners across the country, including the Department of Protection and Wildlife of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change to raise awareness about this important topic.
Ali Saleh Al Marri is the Head of the Wildlife Section of the Protection and Wildlife Department of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change. He stated: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change considers it a priority to protect and conserve local plants, rehabilitation of endangered species in the country and the preservation and preservation of local vegetation. It also prioritizes the resettlement of endangered fauna and flora. I am happy to use this Qatar Environment Day occasion to thank the QBG, for their tireless efforts and constructive collaboration with the administration in rehabilitating Qatari ecosystems and providing large quantities wild seedlings to revitalize plant nurseries in Qatar.
Muna Fadel al Sulaiti is the Executive Director of Volunteering and Local Development for QRCS. She stated that climate change was a major global problem. Humanitarian work is harnessed in order to mitigate or adapt to negative effects on the future, build knowledge and understanding, and create partnerships with diverse stakeholders in government and civil society organisations. This is in accordance the Climate and Environment Charter for Humanitarian Organizations. QRCS is a member of this Charter.
The partnership between QBG & QRCS is focused on protecting the environment. Qatar Environment Day is an excellent example of this. These programs, initiatives, and other efforts to conserve the environment are all examples of Qatar’s determination to promote sustainable development and protect the environment in line avec Qatar National Vision 2030.
Researchers and environmental experts from the region provided detailed explanations on the different types of wild plants and insects found in the area and their importance to the preservation of the ecosystem.