It is narrated from Sayyiduna Jabir (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Whoever revives barren, deserted land, it will belong to him, and for every animal that eats from it, he will receive the reward of charity for all of them.
Hadith Referenceمسند احمد / مسند المكثرين من الصحابة / 15081
Hadith Gradingحکم دارالسلام:حديث صحيح، وهذا إسناد حسن