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Japanese expert to review afforestation projects

Saturday, 7 February 2026 22:40

Muscat – The Environment Authority (EA) on Thursday received a Japanese expert specialising in afforestation and forest rehabilitation as part of a field mission to gather data and evaluate tree-planting projects across Oman, reflecting the authority’s efforts to strengthen international cooperation in environmental sustainability. According to EA, the visit forms part of a technical programme […]

Muscat – The Environment Authority (EA) on Thursday received a Japanese expert specialising in afforestation and forest rehabilitation as part of a field mission to gather data and evaluate tree-planting projects across Oman, reflecting the authority’s efforts to strengthen international cooperation in environmental sustainability.

According to EA, the visit forms part of a technical programme that includes reviewing existing afforestation sites, assessing their environmental performance and studying native wild plant species suited to Oman’s ecosystem. The mission also involves visits to relevant environmental sites and a review of national experiences in restoring degraded ecosystems.

The collaboration aims to facilitate knowledge exchange with the Japanese side and benefit from international expertise in afforestation policies and tree-planting strategies, particularly in promoting the use of native species that can adapt to the sultanate’s climatic conditions. The authority is also seeking to explore opportunities for technical support and future partnerships that could help expand and enhance afforestation initiatives in Oman.

Separately, the Environment Authority has invited tenders for the construction of protective fencing for wild trees and plants in the wilayat of Khasab in Musandam governorate. The project is intended to safeguard natural vegetation from overgrazing and human encroachment, ensuring the sustainability of native plant species in the area. The deadline for bid submissions is February 8.

The fencing project is expected to support ongoing efforts to conserve wild flora and protect sensitive natural habitats, particularly in environmentally fragile areas. It also aligns with broader plans for the sustainable management of natural resources in Musandam.

EA emphasised that afforestation programmes and vegetation protection are key pillars in addressing climate change and combating desertification. They also play an important role in enhancing biodiversity and improving environmental quality, in line with Oman’s wider sustainability goals.

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