Saudi authorities record more than 80 environmental violations in Asir

The National Center for Vegetation Development and Combating Desertification has recorded more than 83 environmental violations on land dedicated to vegetation cover and national parks in Asir.

It recorded the violations via specialized patrols protecting and monitoring Asir’s forests and parks, equipped to impose penalties and enforce executive regulations.

The recorded violations included fires lit in undesignated areas, with a fine of SR1,000 ($266) for the first offense, multiplying for subsequent offenses, and burning trees and bushes, with a fine that starts at SR20,000 for the first offense and multiplying up to SR40,000.