Egypt’s Ministry of Environment initiated on afforestation along the first kilometre of Shaq El-Tha’ban area in Cairo which will see 4,400 trees planted as part of an afforestation project targeting Egypt’s most polluted areas.
Shaq El-Tha’ban, south of Cairo, is one of the most significant sites nationwide for the marble and granite industry, containing hundreds of factories.
These 4,400 trees will contribute to absorbing 7 tons per day of carbon dioxide, at a rate of 2.7 million tons annually.
This move came as part of Egypt’s efforts to improve air quality, especially in areas most exposed to polluting industries, by planting different species of fast-growing trees.
