‘Throw and Grow’ initiative to enhance Margalla Hills’ greenery

Islamabad: Capital Development Authority (CDA) in collaboration with a private company have launched an initiative, ‘Throw and Grow’, to promote the greenery of Islamabad’s iconic Margalla Hills, says a press release.

This campaign aims to engage hikers and visitors in contributing to the region’s ecological growth. At the entrance points of Trails 3 and 5, stalls offering seedballs made from native species like ‘sukhchain’, pine and others, have been set up where staff will guide participants on how to disperse the seedballs as they hike, taking advantage of the favourable monsoon for rapid germination.

The company has a proven track record of community-focused activities. It operates six nurseries across Pakistan, with two in Islamabad. It has planted and distributed over 150 million saplings since 1981 through its afforestation programme. This year, the company aims to donate and plant over 2.5 million saplings across Pakistan to support afforestation efforts. Efforts continue to encourage people from all sections of the society to join the ‘Throw and Grow’ movement and contribute to the Margalla Hills’ beauty and biodiversity.