Supervisory Committee plants over 4,400 trees along Al Shamal Road
The Peninsula
Doha: The Supervisory Committee of Beautification of Roads and Public Places in Qatar continues tree-planting works along Al Shamal Road, where more than 4,400 trees are being planted along both sides of this vital highway between Doha Festival City and Al Khor.
Regarding the project, Eng. Jassim Abdulrahman Fakhroo, Project Manager at the Supervisory Committee of Beautification of Roads and Public Places in Qatar, said, “The importance of this plantation initiative lies in the location of the project on Al Shamal Road, which is one of the vital routes in Qatar’s highway network, as it connects several destinations and residential neighbourhoods. Planting trees and increasing green areas in Qatar are among major tasks of the Committee aimed at enhancing the quality of life and improving the overall aesthetic appearance of the country.” Eng. Jassim also added that the project works include planting 4,477 trees along 23km of Al Shamal Road in both directions. Most of the tree species are of local origin and commensurate with the nature of the Qatari environment and characterised by their resistance to dry climatic conditions, such as Sidr tree and Acacia Arabica. These species are selected considering lesser needs for water and maintenance.More Related News