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ISLAMABAD, Oct 7: The Capital Development Authority (CDA), under the directions of Federal Minister for Interior Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi and the effective supervision and guidance of Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Islamabad Sohail Ashraf, is carrying out tree plantation, landscaping and beautification activities across the federal capital in full swing. The comprehensive campaign is being implemented by the CDA Environment Wing, headed by Member Environment Abdullah Khurrum Niazi.
The primary objective of the ongoing tree plantation campaign is to further strengthen Islamabad’s unique green character, improve the urban environment, enhance the city’s green cover and further establish the federal capital as one of the world’s clean, green, beautiful and environment-friendly capitals.
Thousands of trees and plants were planted across Islamabad by the CDA last year, while the current tree plantation campaign is also continuing in full swing. People from all segments of society, particularly citizens, businessmen, the business community, traders, civil society and students, are actively participating in the ongoing campaign. The active participation of people from different walks of life reflects a collective commitment to making Islamabad greener and more beautiful.
On the directions of the Federal Minister for Interior and the Chairman CDA, the CDA Environment Wing has further intensified plantation activities at various locations across the city. Extensive plantation and landscaping work is underway along major roads and avenues, green belts, parks, recreational areas, public spaces, interchanges and other prominent locations. Special attention is also being given to the landscaping and beautification of major entry points and key roads of the capital.
During the plantation campaign, suitable species of trees and plants are being selected and planted according to the requirements and environmental suitability of different locations. Improvement of existing green belts, development of new green areas, landscaping of major roads and corridors, and beautification of important public spaces are also key components of the campaign.
The CDA is also paying special attention to the protection and maintenance of newly planted trees and plants to ensure their healthy growth and long-term sustainability. The concerned formations have been directed to regularly maintain plantation sites, ensure adequate watering and take all necessary measures for the protection of newly planted trees and plants. The Chairman CDA has emphasized that proper maintenance and protection are as important as plantation itself so that the trees planted today can become a permanent part of Islamabad’s green cover in the future.
The ongoing plantation and landscaping activities will contribute towards creating a healthier and more pleasant urban environment in Islamabad. Increased green cover will provide shade, improve the urban landscape and contribute to environmental sustainability and biodiversity. The enhanced greenery along major roads, parks, green belts and recreational destinations will further improve the overall beauty and attractiveness of the federal capital.
Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Islamabad Sohail Ashraf has directed the concerned formations to maintain the momentum of the tree plantation campaign and further expand the ongoing activities across different areas of the city. He has also emphasized that the protection and proper maintenance of existing green areas and trees must be ensured alongside new plantation activities so that Islamabad’s distinctive green character can be preserved over the long term.
The CDA is also encouraging citizens, educational institutions, the business community, traders, civil society, students and other stakeholders to actively participate in the plantation campaign and play their role in protecting newly planted trees and green spaces. The CDA maintains that public participation, alongside the efforts of government institutions, is essential for preserving Islamabad’s beauty, greenery and environmental sustainability.
Citizens of Islamabad have appreciated and welcomed the tree plantation, landscaping and beautification activities being carried out by the CDA across the city. Residents have particularly welcomed the plantation and beautification work being undertaken along green belts, roadsides, parks, recreational areas and other public spaces.
Citizens have noted that Islamabad already has a unique identity because of its greenery and natural beauty, and that continued plantation activities will further strengthen this distinctive character. They have also appreciated the CDA’s special focus on the protection and proper maintenance of newly planted trees.
The active participation of citizens, traders, businessmen, civil society and students in the ongoing plantation campaign has also been welcomed. Citizens have expressed their commitment to working alongside the CDA to make Islamabad greener, cleaner and more beautiful and to ensure the protection of trees and green spaces across the city.
The CDA has reaffirmed its commitment, in accordance with the vision of Federal Minister for Interior Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi and the directions of Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Islamabad Sohail Ashraf, to continue and further expand tree plantation, landscaping, beautification and environmental protection activities across Islamabad. The CDA’s tree plantation campaign will continue in full swing with the objective of making Islamabad a greener, cleaner, more beautiful, environmentally sustainable and tourist-friendly federal capital.
