Doha, February 14 (QNA) - The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) announced the completion of the implementation and development works on Al Wadi Park Natural Reserve in Al Wajba East, in cooperation with the Supervisory Committee of Beautification of Roads and Public Places in Qatar.
On this occasion, Roads Projects Department Manager at Ashghal Eng. Saoud Ali Al Tamimi stressed the importance of developing Al Wadi Park Natural Reserve and its key role in maintaining the environmental balance and protecting the wildlife and plants. He added that the project is part of Ashghals constant efforts to expand green spaces in Qatar and provide a healthy outlet for families and individuals.
For his part, Eng. Muhammad Arqoub Al Khaldi, Chairman of the Supervisory Committee for the Beautification of Roads and Public Places in Qatar, stated that the committee attaches great importance to wildlife and natural habitats, through preserving, developing and protecting the wildlife from extinction. These efforts aim to provide a better future for the coming generations, and to preserve local plant species and using them sustainably.
Eng. Mohammed Al Khaldi added that an area of 102,000 m2 of trees of local species were planted in Al Wadi Park Natural reserve, such as Lycium Barbarum, Ziziphus Spina-Christi (wild sidr), Acacia Tortilis, Boswellia Sacra, Acacia Ampliceps, Albizia Lebbeck (Ficus), Jerusalem Thorn and other trees that fit the natural environment of Qatar to enhance the identity of the reserve.
Rashid Mubarak Al Mansoori, Director of Services Affairs at Al Rayyan Municipality, said that Al Wadi Park Natural Reserve project was implemented in a way that simulates the natural wild system, with paths for walking, cycling and benches to enjoy the beautiful landscape.
Talib Khalid Al Shahwani, Director of the Department of Protection and Wildlife at the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change said that the natural reserve will benefit the citizens, the state and the land itself by contributing to combating desertification and climate change and providing a natural recreational space for the area residents. It also provides an opportunity for future generations to learn about Qatari wild plants with their different names and forms, and encourage them to preserve and enhance this heritage.
Eng. Fahad Al Otaibi, Head of Western Areas Projects at Ashghal's Roads Projects Department, stated that the main works that were implemented included enhancing green areas by planting 836 trees, while providing lines for the irrigation network. This is in addition to constructing a 1.5 km metal fence around the reserve and three gates to the North, South and East of the reserve to facilitate access to it. (QNA)