World Forest Day observed in GB

GILGIT: World Forest Day was celebrated across Gilgit-Baltistan, unlike past, with a very committed and enthusiastic manner as number of events were organised to raise awareness and sensitise mountainous communities regarding the significance of afforestation and the importance of conservation of natural resources, says a press release on Wednesday. The regional forest department arranged various gatherings of conservationists, notables, and significant personalities of the area at a number of points in the region to take them along in the journey of afforestation as envisaged by the government.

Asifullah Khan told reporters that his department was set to bring a green revolution in this mountainous terrain where afforestation was needed not only for the region but for the whole country could benefit.