The green biomass produced from the native rangelands in the Mediterranean coastal zone of Egypt, particularly in dry seasons, may not sustain the requirements for the large population of animals. It is thought to improve the native plant species as well as to introduce some grasses, legumes and saltbushes of high potential to fill the gap of feed shortage. Some of these species are well adapted to saline soils and drought stress. Several salt tolerant grasses and legumes as well as saltbushes are promising due to their high productivity, rapid tender growth, palatability and suitable nutritive value. A brief overview concerning the production potential of some exotic and native plant species is presented and their potential for utilization as fodder under salinity and aridity conditions is discussed.