Our Projects
Zero Carbon Reserve · Eastern Region · Since 2017
Towards a
Towards a
Sustainable Environment
We rehabilitate the desert environment and transform it into vibrant oases, by cultivating rare native trees and wild plants and protecting biodiversity across the Kingdom.
200+species of wild plants and trees
500,000trees and shrubs within the reserve
2,000,000saplings per year — nursery capacity
15Mtarget nursery capacity
From the Field
See What We Plant
Short clips from the nursery, reserves, and initiatives — click any clip to play it on this page.
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About Us
A team united by a deep passion for nature
Sustainable Environment Foundation is a national entity specialized in environmental and agricultural services, desertification control, and vegetation cover development, operating under the registered trademark Zero Carbon, CR No. 7051403249.
Continuing a journey that began in 2013 with the establishment of the first and largest reserve in the Eastern Region, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Saudi Green Initiative.
Our Services
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Everything the Land Needs
Production & Supply
Producing high-efficiency native and wild saplings, supplying plants suited to local environments, and supporting national and private afforestation projects.
Environmental & Agricultural Services
Environmental impact and sustainability studies, land rehabilitation and afforestation, and management of natural habitats and biodiversity.
Sustainability & Carbon Reduction Solutions
Carbon neutrality programs, emission reduction initiatives, smart environmental solutions, and sustainable irrigation technologies.
Eco-Parks & Reserves
Establishing and managing eco-parks, developing forage reserves and agricultural pivots, and land reclamation.
Eco-Tourism
Designing and operating eco-tourism trails, educational activities, and sustainability-aligned experiences.
Carbon Certificates & Awareness
A platform for documenting and trading carbon certificates, transparent reports supporting compliance and green investment, alongside afforestation campaigns and community programs.
Plant & Tree Guide
Discover the Reserve's Plants
Choose a category from the boxes below and its plants will appear underneath — five categories and over 200 species.
Green Belts, Fences & Roads
GhafProsopis cineraria
A long-lived tree 6–12 m tall, stabilizes sand dunes and withstands temperatures over 50°C.
Local Sidr (Christ's Thorn Jujube)Ziziphus spina-christi
A thorny tree up to 8 m, its fruit (Nabq) is edible, and it thrives in all soil types.
Talh (Umbrella Thorn Acacia)Vachellia tortilis
Umbrella-shaped canopy, 3–10 m, produces high-value Talh honey and stabilizes sand.
Al-Qaradh (Nile Acacia)Vachellia nilotica
A medium thorny tree with a dense canopy, a pioneer species in semi-arid areas.
Gum Arabic TreeSenegalia senegal
Produces gum arabic, grown in semi-arid areas, 25–45°C.
Arak (Miswak Tree)Salvadora persica
Tolerates high salinity, used in coastal fencing.
Indian AlmondTerminalia catappa
Wide shade, suitable for urban roads and public parks.
Completed Projects
Al-Saeera Reserve185,000
Qaryat Al-Ulya Reserve200,000
Al-Jouf Reserve150,000
Al-Lidam Reserve55,000
In Progress
Al-Jallah Reserve300,000
Empty Quarter Project500,000
Al-Lidam Reserve (2)75,000
Al-Firdaniyah Project500,000
Our Initiatives
An Impact That Extends Beyond the Reserve
Hafr Al-Batin Goes Green · Prince Nasser bin Nawaf Initiative · Seed Scattering at King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve · Rabi Al-Nuairiyah Festival.
