In order to increase green cover and stimulate tourism, Environment Authority has launched a campaign to grow indigenous trees in tourist sites in Jabal Akhdar, Dakhliyah.
There is need to spread awareness in society and adopt stricter measures, such as doubling the fine for violations, to stem the rise in incidents of burning rare trees.
Al’alan tree (Juniperus Excelsa) comes under endangered species, which is spread all over in the foothills and plateaus of the Al Hajar Mountains at an altitude of 3,000 meters.
Photos by Shatha al Jabri, Hani al Suleimani, and Moosa Al HajriOn a wooden platform made out of Indian teak wood, a mixture of pleasant aromas is scattered. Hanging heavy in the air is the odd but surprising combination of green Henna powder, sweet aromas of rose water, Sandal, Amber and among others. This is a part of the old Omani women's wardrobe of.