The authority explained that the updates came based on specialized environmental studies and applied experiences during the past years, and resulted in the development of a number of regulatory aspects, most notably the expansion of grazing areas within the villages and settlements located within the reserve, in addition to creating grazing belts in the areas adjacent to it, which contributes to increasing opportunities for benefit and reducing burdens on beneficiaries, while maintaining the environmental balance.
Official permits
She explained that grazing is regulated through official permits according to specific time and place controls, with the number of livestock per beneficiary determined based on the carrying capacity of the pastures, in order to ensure the rational use of resources and limit random practices that may lead to soil degradation and a decline in vegetation cover.
The authority stressed that the benefits of the regulations are limited to beneficiaries who meet the requirements, through application through official channels, and adherence to the specified standards, noting that the regulations prevent obtaining more than one permit in the same area or moving between multiple pastoral sites, in order to ensure fair distribution of resources among beneficiaries, and to achieve balance in benefiting from them.
Penalty for violating regulations
The authority added that violating the regulations, whether by grazing outside designated areas or exceeding authorized boundaries, necessitates the application of established procedures, which may include permit cancellation and barring the beneficiary from future applications. It emphasized that these procedures aim to protect rangelands and ensure their sustainability, ultimately benefiting the beneficiaries themselves in the long term.
The authority stressed that protecting vegetation cover is a shared responsibility, and that adherence to the regulations contributes to preserving natural resources and enhances the sustainability of grazing activities as a vital economic and social resource for the local community.
The authority also urged all beneficiaries to review the updated regulations through its official channels, ensure their understanding, and comply with them, affirming its commitment to continuously developing systems and procedures to achieve a balance between environmental protection and empowering the local community.
