CDA Receives 3.8 Million Plant Pledges for Margalla Hills Reforestation
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has received pledges for 3.8 million plants to be planted in the Margalla Hills during the current monsoon season.
These pledges come from the private sector, corporate sector, and civil society after a symposium organized by the CDA, directed by the Federal Government.
The CDA’s monsoon plantation drive is a response to recent fires in the Margalla Hills that have destroyed thousands of hectares of forest and affected many tree species. CDA officials have used drone footage to identify the damaged areas, focusing their reforestation efforts there.
Corporate and private sectors will supply the plants, while the CDA will handle the planting. The plants should be local species that require minimal water, due to the difficulty of transporting water to the Margalla Hills. This approach aims to support the natural regeneration of the forest.
The initiative seeks to restore the damaged areas and make the Margalla Hills more resilient to future fires. By planting species well-adapted to the local environment and capable of surviving with less water, the CDA hopes to create a more sustainable forest cover.
This plantation drive is part of a broader effort to protect and preserve the Margalla Hills, a vital ecological and recreational area for Islamabad. The success of this initiative depends on ongoing support and collaboration from various sectors, highlighting the importance of community involvement in environmental conservation.
