The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification (NCVC) has launched the "Gear Up And Go" campaign to encourage responsible camping in authorized vegetation cover areas. The campaign promotes using the "Nabati" platform to obtain camping permits and raises awareness about essential best practices for a safe and enjoyable camping experience.
As part of the campaign, the NCVC has released a comprehensive guide featuring over 50 national parks within vegetation cover areas, coinciding with the current winter camping season. The guide provides simple, step-by-step instructions for obtaining a camping permit, starting with accessing the camping page on the "Nabati" platform, selecting the camping permit service, and completing the required information to receive the permit.
It also features a checklist of essential camping gear, safety tips to prevent accidents or emergencies, and practical advice for handling unexpected camping situations.
The guide highlights the importance of protecting the environment while enjoying nature. Campers are urged to safeguard biodiversity, dispose of waste in designated areas, and light fires only in approved locations, ensuring fires are fully extinguished before departure. It also reminds campers that using local firewood or charcoal is prohibited and subject to penalties under the Environmental Law and its regulations.
The NCVC continues its mission to restore, protect, and oversee vegetation sites across the Kingdom. Its work includes rehabilitating degraded areas, managing rangelands, forests, and national parks, preventing violations, and combating illegal logging. The NCVC also promotes sustainable use of natural resources and biodiversity conservation.
