| Islamabad: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has announced a major initiative to enhance biodiversity and greenery in Margalla Hills through a PKR 2 billion project, as brought to light in a news article on March 13.
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Under the details, the plan aims to plant 10 million trees within the national park, spanning 39,000 acres. The project concept, ‘Enhancing Biodiversity and Green Cover by Managing Natural Resources, Maintenance, and Rehabilitation of Margalla Hills National Park Landscape,’ will be submitted for funding consideration in the upcoming fiscal year.
Over five years, the initiative seeks to enrich flora and fauna, mitigate climate change effects, and address environmental concerns such as diminishing green cover and water runoff. Key strategies include planting indigenous species, guarding hiring, checking dams, and water pond construction.
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CDA officials stress the project’s significance in improving biodiversity and green cover, emphasising their commitment to its success. Key officials including Director General Environment Qaiser Khattak, Member Environment Shahzad Khalil, and CDA Chairman Anwarul Haq have endorsed the initiative. |
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