Green Road: Egypt plants 1250 trees along routes leading to natural reserves

CAIRO - 13 February 2025: During the first phase of the "Green Road" initiative, a total of 1,250 trees were planted along the roads leading to the entrances of the natural reserves, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Environment on Thursday. 

The Green Road Initiative is part of the presidential initiative "100 Million Trees,” launched in cooperation between the Ministry of Environment, the Youth Foundation for Development and Creativity, the Arab Network for Development (Raed), and the Mediterranean Cooperation Center of the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

The initiative involves planting trees along roads leading to the entrances of natural reserves in Fayoum Governorate, which are frequented by migratory birds.

A plan was developed to plant the entrances to the Wadi El-Rayan and Qarun reserves, marking a step toward promoting sustainable development and creating a clean, healthy environment for future generations.

The first phase of the initiative saw the planting of 150 mulberry and poinciana trees in the Ashtum El-Gamil Reserve, 250 cucumber and mulberry trees in the Wadi El-Rayan Reserve, and 850 trees along the road to the Qarun Reserve. These efforts are aimed at improving vegetation cover and enhancing biodiversity in the local environment.

Minister of Environment Yasmine Fouad confirmed that the road leading to the Qarun Reserve was planted with 850 Omani mulberry and Shambar cucumber trees, with the participation of 100 volunteers from 17 African nationalities.

The "Green Road" initiative aims to enhance ecosystem sustainability, improve air quality, and create an environment that supports wildlife. It also seeks to promote environmental awareness and bolster ecotourism, ultimately supporting environmental sustainability in Egypt.