Qatar Steps Up Rescue Of Rain-Damaged Wild Trees

(MENAFN- Gulf Times)

The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) has intensified its efforts to rehabilitate wild trees damaged by recent rainfall, as part of its ongoing initiatives to protect vegetation cover and preserve biodiversity across Qatar.

MoECC’s Wildlife Development Department deployed field teams to assess and treat damage caused by heavy rains and runoff. These efforts include re-stabilising trees that partially collapsed due to water-saturated soil and strong flood currents, ensuring their stability and continued growth.

The ministry pointed out that these additional measures have been implemented, including reinforcing surrounding soil to prevent further impact and repairing damage to trunks and branches to enhance the trees’ chances of survival and long-term sustainability.

Trees that were completely uprooted have been transferred to the“Mothers Field” at Al Ghashamiya Nursery, where they will undergo specialised rehabilitation programmes. These programmes aim to preserve their genetic stock and enable future propagation as part of wild plant cultivation initiatives.

The ministry stressed the importance of such interventions during the rainy season, noting that natural environmental changes can significantly affect plant stability. Further, rapid response and field intervention play a crucial role in minimising tree loss and maintaining ecological balance.

It also called on the public to cooperate by reporting damaged trees, avoiding areas near flood channels, and refraining from tampering with vegetation during and after rainfall, to ensure public safety and support national environmental protection efforts.

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