A grazing violation was recorded in the Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve
As part of ongoing efforts to protect natural resources and preserve vegetation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Special Forces for Environmental Security announced the arrest of a citizen who violated the environmental regulations by committing a grazing violation in prohibited areas.
The authorities explained that the violation consisted of grazing five camels within the boundaries of the Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve , one of the protected areas where grazing is prohibited to preserve its biodiversity. The necessary legal procedures were immediately applied to the violator, with the relevant authorities confirming that the penalty for grazing camels in prohibited areas is a fine of 500 riyals per camel.
The importance of royal reserves in preserving the environment
These monitoring efforts come within the context of the Kingdom's growing interest in environmental protection. The Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve is one of the most important reserves established by royal decree, aiming to reintroduce wildlife and protect vegetation from desertification and overgrazing. Located northeast of Riyadh, the reserve plays a pivotal role in promoting ecotourism and providing a sustainable natural haven for future generations.
Overgrazing and its impact on ecological balance
Overgrazing is one of the biggest challenges facing the desert environment in the Kingdom, as the depletion of grazing plants before their flowering and growth season leads to soil degradation and increased desertification. Therefore, the Special Forces for Environmental Security are rigorously enforcing the executive regulations of the Environmental Law to ensure the recovery of natural lands and the restoration of ecological balance, which positively impacts the local climate and air quality.
Vision 2030 and the Saudi Green Initiative
These measures are fully aligned with the goals of Vision 2030 and the "Green Saudi Arabia" initiative, which aims to plant 10 billion trees over the coming decades and increase the percentage of protected areas to more than 30% of the Kingdom's land area. Imposing penalties on violators is not merely a punitive measure, but a necessary step to instill a culture of environmental responsibility within society and ensure the success of ambitious national initiatives that seek to make the Kingdom a global leader in environmental conservation.
Methods of reporting environmental violations
In closing, the Special Forces for Environmental Security urged all citizens and residents to contribute to environmental protection by reporting any instances of environmental or wildlife violations. Reports can be made by calling 911 in the Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and Eastern regions, and 999 or 996 in the rest of the Kingdom. The Forces emphasized that all reports will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.
