Sudan Launches Major Reforestation Effort in Drought-Hit Region

Authorities in Sudan have started a large-scale project to restore a vital forest. The initiative aims to plant drought-resistant trees across 2,700 feddans (approximately 2,835 hectares) of land. The Forests National Corporation in North Kordofan State is sowing seeds of native acacia, talh, and heglig trees. The work focuses on the Al-Ain Forest within the Wad Al-Baga area. The project uses specific sites to capture scarce rainwater. Workers are planting in "Miyiyat," which are small, human-made basins, and "Berak," natural depressions that hold water. These features are critical for helping seeds sprout and survive in the arid environment. This restoration effort targets three zones: Miyiyat, Kitr, and Berak. The goal is to revive the Al-Ain Forest, which plays a key role in combating desertification and supporting local ecosystems.