Amman: Municipalities across Jordan on Thursday launched tree-planting campaigns under national afforestation and greening efforts to expand vegetation cover and improve urban environmental conditions. In Karak Governorate, the Greater Karak, Southern Jordan Valley, and Shihan municipalities launched campaigns aimed at strengthening green cover, improving the urban landscape, and supporting the national target of planting more than 250,000 trees nationwide, according to statements by the municipalities.
According to Jordan News Agency, in Tafilah Governorate, the Greater Tafilah, Busaira, Hasa, and Qadisiyah municipalities began field campaigns focusing on key public spaces and city entrances, planting about 3,000 forest and fruit trees with participation from youth, students, local communities, and municipal teams.
In Mafraq Governorate, the Greater Mafraq Municipality, in cooperation with local partners and community groups, launched a campaign to plant around 4,000 forest trees in several areas, aiming to expand green spaces, mitigate climate impacts, and advance a "Greener Mafraq" vision, with support from the Mafraq Agriculture Directorate.
In Madaba Governorate, in partnership with local institutions, the municipality planted 2,000 trees at several sites across Madaba city, with participation from authorities and local residents. Additional campaigns were held by Jreineh, Dhiban, and Jabal Bani Hamida municipalities, with officials saying the drives aim to expand vegetation cover, promote volunteerism and community responsibility, and support environmental protection efforts.
In Salt, the campaign also got underway, already planting 5,000 trees, with plans to reach 10,000 trees in a few days.
In Ramtha District, Sahel Horan Municipality also joined by planting trees along the Hallan Road in the Turrah area. The municipality said 900 trees were planted in the campaign and that planting will continue under a plan targeting 6,000 trees across the district.
Officials said the effort, launched to mark Arbor Day and in line with Ministry of Local Administration guidance, includes follow-up irrigation and maintenance to ensure long-term survival.