The Kurdistan Regional Government launched the operational phase of Erbil's Green Belt project on Sunday morning. Workers began land preparation at 7 a.m. in the Bahirka area for tree planting activities.
The initiative will establish protective vegetation around the capital city to fight desertification and dust storms. Officials plan to plant seven million trees across 13,000 dunams during the first phase.
Greek engineers conducted soil and environmental studies to select appropriate species for the region. The project will focus on olive and pistachio trees based on their research findings.
Prime Minister Masrour Barzani revived the program after funding delays since 2010. The completed green belt will boost the city's vegetation coverage by 25 percent above international standards.
The initiative will establish protective vegetation around the capital city to fight desertification and dust storms. Officials plan to plant seven million trees across 13,000 dunams during the first phase.
Greek engineers conducted soil and environmental studies to select appropriate species for the region. The project will focus on olive and pistachio trees based on their research findings.
Prime Minister Masrour Barzani revived the program after funding delays since 2010. The completed green belt will boost the city's vegetation coverage by 25 percent above international standards.
