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200,000 saplings planted in Takht Pari Forest

By Our Correspondent
August 04, 2024
Takht Pari Forest in DHA Rawalpindi-Islamabad seen in this image. — Facebook @OFFICIALDHAIR/file
Takht Pari Forest in DHA Rawalpindi-Islamabad seen in this image. — Facebook @OFFICIALDHAIR/file

Islamabad : A joint plantation drive was carried out by the Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Islamabad-Rawalpindi administration and the Punjab Forest Department to revive Takht Pari Forest, located in DHA Rawalpindi-Islamabad, says a press release.

Over 200,000 saplings were planted and 100,000 seed balls were sprinkled via helicopter. The purpose of reviving Takht Pari Forest was to mitigate the impact of climate change.

More than 7,000 individuals from all walks of life participated including veterans, students, minorities, local residents ladies and children.