The municipality first identifies tree species appropriate for Makkah and the holy sites, along with suitable planting locations MAKKAH: The Holy Makkah Municipality has launched a digital afforestation initiative, enabling citizens and residents to join efforts to increase vegetation cover, expand green spaces, protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions. The municipality first identifies tree species appropriate for Makkah and the holy sites, along with suitable planting locations, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. The details are then uploaded to the Nabatik online platform, which enables individuals to choose their preferred tree, select the location, make online payments and have the trees planted on their behalf, allowing the community to invest in tree-planting efforts from the comfort of their homes. Through the scheme, the municipality aims to contribute to climate goals, increase the number of trees in Makkah and the holy sites, and document afforestation efforts through the Nabatik platform.