The Director General of Natural Resources and Watershed Management of South Khorasan announced the control of the mountain locust pest in 22,000 hectares of critical areas in the province and stated that the implementation of desertification prevention, watershed management, and pasture restoration projects continues with the aim of protecting natural resources and reducing the impacts of drought.
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South Khorasan on the Path to Controlling Locust Infestation and Reviving Desert Areas
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November 7, 2026
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The South Khorasan province has successfully controlled a locust infestation affecting 22,000 hectares. The local government is also focused on desertification prevention and restoring pastures to protect natural resources amid ongoing drought conditions.
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