Hundreds of students take part in tree plantation drive

LAHORE : The tree plantation campaign under the ‘Lungs of Lahore’ project was ongoing at the Ravi River bank on Saturday.

Hundreds of students, along with volunteers from Al-Khidmat Foundation, actively participated in the tree plantation drive. PHA's Horticulture Incharge, along with officials from UCP and Al-Khidmat Foundation, also took part in planting trees during the campaign.

The campaign was a collaborative effort between the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA), Al-Khidmat Foundation, and the University of Central Punjab (UCP).

The plantation focused on native and local species suitable for Punjab's climate, including Jamun, Mango, Banyan, Neem and Sukh Chain trees among others.

PHA Director General M Tahir Wattoo stated that the tree plantation targets along the Ravi River are being completed as per the vision of the Punjab government. He emphasised the importance of tree maintenance after plantation, saying that in a few years, these trees will grow strong and robust.

He further expressed gratitude to the University of Central Punjab and Al-Khidmat Foundation for their valuable participation in the campaign.