المملكة: “Environment”: 2000 riyals penalty for running over vegetation and entering reserves with cars
The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture warned those heading to wild areas, especially vehicle drivers involved in “random ramming” Random crossing within protected wild areas or rawdat and al-Fayad, in a clear message that disregard for natural resources is a red line that requires accountability.
Deterring wrong practices
The competent authorities clarified that these penalties are not a goal in themselves, but rather a necessary tool to deter wrong practices that disrupt the natural growth cycle. For plantsand destroys the vital layer of the soil, which accelerates the pace of desertification and threatens the biodiversity that the Kingdom seeks to restore.
The Ministry stressed the need for hikers to adhere to pre-determined routes for vehicle movement, and to completely refrain from penetrating green spaces with tires, to ensure that everyone enjoys the winter weather without causing “environmental scars” on the face of the Earth that may take many years to heal.
The Ministry linked the individual behavior of hikers to the future The environment in the Kingdom, noting that adherence to the regulations reflects a cultural awareness and contributes directly to supporting the ability of ecosystems to regenerate and preserve wildlife from extinction or migration.
At the conclusion of its statement, the “Environment” called on all segments of society to sense national responsibility and actively participate in protecting the vegetation, considering that preserving this wealth is a shared duty to ensure a green and sustainable future for future generations, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
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