Plant Landscapes
An-Najah National University employs sustainable landscaping strategies to minimize water usage across campus, with a focus on utilizing drought-tolerant and native plant species that require minimal irrigation. In addition to implementing these principles—such as mulching with stones to retain soil moisture and using advanced irrigation systems—the university also operates an advanced Irrigation Control Unit. This unit offers integrated control over irrigation and fertilization through a WIFI-enabled computer system, significantly reducing water consumption while providing comprehensive management as part of a training program. These efforts, led by the Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Al-Nassariyah Farm, and the University’s Director of Gardens, demonstrate the university's commitment to environmental sustainability and efficient water management.
The plant varieties used in the university's facilities, including the Nasariyah farm, are quite diverse. Drought-tolerant varieties include types of fruit-bearing cactus, such as the local cactus, along with trials of Cuban cactus, pitaya "dragon fruit," yucca, and papaya trees. These varieties are cultivated commercially on the Nasariyah farm, and some are also used for ornamental purposes.
