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.
Saudi Arabia has substantial fossil fuel resources including petroleum and natural gas. The country also has metal resources, which include iron ore, gold and copper. The natural hazards for Saudi Arabia include frequent dust and sand storms. Environmental issues for Saudi Arabia are mostly water related. These issues include a depletion of the underground water resources.