As in most of the early villages along the Skagit river, one of the first priorities was to clear the forest land to provide space for a townsite and residential area. This photo of the Hamilton Logging Co. shows a crew in action.
Because of aridity and scarcity of rain Arabian Gulf is considered to be poor as far as natural plants are concerned. Natural vegetation in the Arabian Gulf region have deep roots or thorn-like small leaves, hence they endure aridity and overcome its impact.
The best loved by God are those that are rich, yet have the humility of the poor, and those that are poor and have the magnanimity of the rich. Oman overall has great animal and plant biodiversity because it has mountains, desert, coastal areas and rich coral reefs.