KP Launches Major Project to Plant Over 500,000 Trees

Meanwhile, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Forestry Department intends to plant more than 550, 000 trees throughout 10, 000 kanals of land in the Spin Khak area of Nowshera under its peri-urban forestry initiative.

Key points

• The Peshawar Forest Division planted at least 50, 000 plants at the site on September 6 as part of its Defence Day Plantation drive.
• Peshawar Divisional Forest Officer Mohammad Shakeel remarked the plantation would cover the entire 10, 000-kanal area by March next year.
• The project, introduced by Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on August 14, is being carried out under the multi-billion Peshawar Revitalization Plan.
• The department previously planted more than 45, 000 trees in the nearby Jabori Khattak area.
• Spin Khak and Jabori Khattak are both located around 30 minutes from the Ghari Chandan urban forest.

Notably, the project, introduced by Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on August 14, is being carried out under the multi-billion Peshawar Revitalization Plan. Govt Launches 10-Year Shark Conservation Plan.

Peshawar Divisional Forest Officer Mohammad Shakeel remarked the plantation would cover the entire 10, 000-kanal area by March next year. The department will maintain the plantation for four years before handing the land back to the local community.

As part of the project, the department will plant indigenous species including kikar, sheesham and beri. More than 20, 000 olive plants, along with black pepper, will additionally be planted to create financial benefits for local residents and encourage community participation in maintaining the forest.

Fruit-bearing trees, including pomegranate, jujube, apricot and plum, will additionally be planted in different parts of the area.

To backing the plantation, the department is constructing two rainwater reservoirs and aims to install two solar-powered tubewells. The reservoirs are additionally anticipated to support improve the local water table.

Notably, the Peshawar Forest Division planted at least 50, 000 plants at the site on September 6 as part of its Defence Day Plantation drive.

Local residents have provided jointly owned land for the project under an agreement with the Forestry Department. Community members are additionally anticipated to receive employment opportunities as laborers and through other project-related work. Punjab Announces New Facility for CM E-Bike Scheme Applicants.

Notably, the department previously planted more than 45, 000 trees in the nearby Jabori Khattak area.

Spin Khak and Jabori Khattak are both located around 30 minutes from the Ghari Chandan urban forest. It was developed under the Billion Tree Tsunami Afforestation Programme between 2014 and 2019.

Authorities stated Ghari Chandan has began generating financial returns for the local community. Eucalyptus coppicing generated Rs. While revenue is projected to reach Rs, 12 million last year. 60 million this year.

While the remaining funds are applied for further plantation and hiring forest guards, around 80% of the proceeds go to the local community. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover.

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