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How conservation efforts are helping Saudi Arabia’s northern deserts bloom

How conservation efforts are helping Saudi Arabia’s northern deserts bloom

  • The Kingdom’s northern deserts are flowering once again thanks to heavy rainfall and national biodiversity rehabilitation efforts
  • Once endangered, Silene arabica is now thriving, benefiting from reduced grazing and natural drought-resistant adaptations
By Haifa Alshammari ·

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