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Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve spans 91,500 km² in Saudi Arabia
The Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve, located in northeastern Saudi Arabia, covers 91,500 square kilometers, making it the second-largest royal reserve in the country. The region features diverse terrain, including sand dunes, plains, mountains, plateaus, steppes, valleys, and natural depressions known as 'fayadh' that collect rainwater.
This geographical variety supports a rich biological landscape. The vegetation includes hundreds of species, such as Talh, Sidr, Arta, Ghadha, Erfaj, and Awsaj. These habitats provide essential environments for hundreds of species of mammals, birds, reptiles, and invertebrates.
The Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve Development Authority manages the area through programs focused on habitat restoration, increasing vegetation cover, and reintroducing plant and animal species. Management efforts also include regulating human activities and grazing to ensure resource sustainability and maintain ecological balance.
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Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve · Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve Development Authority · Saudi Arabia