Irbid, Sept. 14 (Petra) — An afforestation project combining land
restoration with green employment has moved into field implementation
in Koura District, targeting expanded vegetation cover while creating
job opportunities for local residents and Syrian refugees.

Work has begun at the Sartaba site under the Green Jobs Project,
which operates within the National Afforestation Program and is
financed by the German Development Bank (KfW), Koura Agriculture
Director Abdelilah Obeidat said Monday.

The project is designed to increase green areas and combat
desertification while supporting the sustainable use of natural
resources, linking environmental protection with economic and social
development.

A key component is the creation of sustainable green jobs for members
of surrounding communities and Syrian refugees, with afforestation
activities intended to generate both environmental and livelihood
benefits.

Obeidat said the project is being implemented in coordination with
the Ministry of Agriculture, with Khuyout Al-Ibtikar Consulting
Company providing field supervision and follow-up.

The Sartaba works form part of wider efforts under the National
Afforestation Program to strengthen vegetation cover and
environmental security while embedding sustainable development
practices within local communities.

According to the Agriculture Directorate, the start of field work
marks a key implementation stage for the project, translating its
environmental and employment objectives into activities on the
ground.

//Petra// RZ