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Investment in Vegetation Cover Economic Value and Environmental Returns

Vegetation-covered areas abound with a diversity of assets and services, offering investment opportunities that aim to achieve both environmental and economic sustainability. At a time when pressure on natural resources is growing, partnering with the private sector emerges as a fundamental, long-term option for sustaining life on Earth by building bridges of promising opportunities that enhance development and maximize the benefits of natural wealth. This, in turn, contributes to the goals of the Saudi Green Initiative and reinforces the Kingdom’s role as a leading destination for nature tourism, both domestically and internationally.

What Is Investment in Vegetation Cover?

It takes the form of initiatives by investors, whether private companies, government entities, or others, to establish investment projects on vegetation assets, or to collaborate in delivering their services sustainably, thereby generating both environmental and economic returns. Examples include afforestation projects, establishment of nurseries and seed banks, management of national parks, forests and rangelands, and investment in innovative greening, protection, and eco-tourism solutions.

From Planning to Execution:

The Investor’s Journey in Vegetation Cover
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The investor submits an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the investment site or explores investment opportunities proposed by the Center.

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The competent department reviews the proposed project and verifies its compliance with approved requirements and standards within (3) business days.

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Initiating and completing the necessary statutory procedures to launch the investment opportunity within (5) business days.

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Launching the investment opportunity on the official Furas platform for a period ranging from 1 to 3 months, depending on project nature and requirements.

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Receiving submitted bids from investors and awarding the project to the qualified investor in accordance with approved regulations within (2) business days.

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Executing the contract with the qualified investor within (5) business days of final design approval, handing over the site, and commencing execution as agreed.

Fields Opening Doors for Investment

The Center offers a package of investment opportunities, including seasonal and long-term options across diverse sectors that contribute to developing vegetation cover, enhancing quality of life, creating new job opportunities, developing the national economy, and achieving Saudi Vision 2030.

Equestrian

A heritage sporting experience enabling visitors to ride horses along designated natural trails under the supervision of professional trainers, combining enjoyment, skill building, and connection to cultural heritage.

Long-term – Seasonal Investment Opportunities

Paragliding

An adventure activity offering a unique soaring experience over natural landscapes under certified teams following the highest safety standards, giving visitors an exceptional panoramic perspective.

High-Risk Adventures
Long-term – Seasonal Investment Opportunities

Luxury Camping (Glamping)

A luxury stay in the heart of nature combining comfort and an eco-friendly experience through modernly designed units, allowing visitors to enjoy camping atmospheres with premium services and privacy.

Long-term – Seasonal Investment Opportunities

Hiking

Exploratory walking trips along natural trails across mountains, valleys, or forests, enhancing physical fitness and mental wellbeing, with walks of varying difficulty guided by specialized leaders.

Long-term – Seasonal Investment Opportunities

Mountain Climbing

A sporting adventure ascending rocky heights and mountain peaks using professional equipment under the guidance of certified experts, adhering strictly to safety standards.

High-Risk Adventures
Long-term – Seasonal Investment Opportunities

Sandboarding

An exciting recreational experience across sand dunes using specialized boards, providing fun and thrill in the desert landscape with safety gear and instructions provided.

High-Risk Adventures
Long-term – Seasonal Investment Opportunities

Sports Adventures (Zipline)

A thrilling adventure allowing visitors to glide across steel cables suspended between heights with full safety equipment, offering flight sensations and scenic panoramic views.

Low-Risk Adventures
Long-term – Seasonal Investment Opportunities

Eco-Lodges

Sustainable hospitality facilities established inside natural settings, built with eco-friendly materials, powered by renewable energy and water conservation practices to offer serene nature experiences.

Long-term Investment Opportunities

Botanical Garden

An educational eco-destination featuring a diverse collection of native and rare plant species designed to showcase and preserve flora diversity, equipped with walking trails, seating areas, and informative signage.

Long-term Investment Opportunities

Nurseries

Set up nurseries to propagate native plants, expand vegetation cover, conserve local species, and rehabilitate degraded ecosystems under the “Saudi Green” Initiative.

Seasonal Investment Opportunities
Long-term Investment Opportunities

Medicinal & Aromatic Plants

Cultivate and process high-value medicinal and aromatic plants, meeting rising demand and promoting sustainable, economically valuable agricultural products.

Long-term Investment Opportunities

Invasive Species Rehabilitation

Remove invasive trees and repurpose their biomass into value-added products, part of efforts to combat threats to native vegetation and biodiversity.

Long-term Investment Opportunities

Camping

Deliver premium camping experiences, develop infrastructure, market and operate high-quality camping services and activities to boost nature tourism and generate economic returns.

Seasonal Investment Opportunities

Caravan Parks

Offer upscale mobile-home (caravan) experiences, build supporting infrastructure, market and run related services to enhance natural-destination tourism and secure economic benefits.

Seasonal Investment Opportunities

Apiaries

Invest in beekeeping and honey production within vegetation areas, leveraging bees’ critical role in pollinating wild flora, boosting biodiversity, and enhancing vegetation cover.

Long-term Investment Opportunities

Recovered Firewood

Reuse recovered firewood and its alternatives under a regulatory framework that ensures economic gain while adhering to environmental regulations set by the National Center for Vegetation Development & Combating Desertification.

Long-term Investment Opportunities

Thadiq National Park – Ghamrah Village: An Inspiring Model for Harmonious Eco-Recreational Tourism

Spanning an estimated area of 300,000 m² in the heart of Thadiq Eco-Park, the project aims to deliver an integrated tourism experience that blends authentic desert nature with recreational and educational activities. The project seeks to enhance the visitor experience by integrating adventure and skill development, including hiking, sandboarding, visiting Al-Ghasb Oasis, and learning archery, within an organized and safe setting that adheres to the highest quality and safety standards. It also contributes to diversifying local tourism offerings and strengthening national identity by providing unique Saudi experiences aligned with the objectives of the National Tourism Strategy, serving as a pioneering model for sustainable eco-tourism and entertainment in the Kingdom.

Promising Opportunities

The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification offers a variety of investment opportunities from time to time, targeting different sectors in pursuit of ambitious national goals for achieving environmental sustainability.

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Investment Department

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