Mangrove Cultivation Sites in the Al Wusta Wetland Nature Reserve
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Mangrove Cultivation Sites in the Al Wusta Wetland Nature Reserve
To develop a sustainable environmental and investment project focused on establishing and planting new mangrove forests across selected coastal areas, contributing to biodiversity enhancement, protection of coastal ecosystems, and mitigation of climate change impacts. The project leverages the natural ability of mangrove trees to absorb and store carbon, enabling the generation of tradable carbon credits for local and international markets.
Location
Al Wusta- Mahoot
Capital
30,000,000 OMR
Payback
15 Years
Duration
5.0 Years
Land Size
117.5 km²
Source
Environment Authority
Airport
Port
Free Zone
Industrial Estate
Sector's Highlights
Fodder Crop Production
123
k
(Tons) 41.9% of total yield
2024
Employment
6
%
of Oman's workforce
2022
GDP Contribution
2.3
%
Of Oman’s Total GDP
2023
Totaling
966
m
Riyal Omani (RO)
2023