PHA to plant 3,000 trees`
The Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) has decided to plant more than 3,000 trees in the city during the ongoing summer season the under monsoon tree plantation campaign. This was disclosed by PHA Director General Dr Malik Abid Mehmood during a visit to different areas along with Chairman Ejaz Hussain Janjua on Friday. The DG said the department has started preparation for tree plantation and added that 100 per cent target for the monsoon campaign would be achieved. He said a survey has been started in different public parks and green belts of the city for the purpose. Speaking on the occasion, PHA Chairman Ejaz Janjua said a comprehensive plan had been made for the tree plantation campaign. He said the department has been bringing innovations in horticulture work.
Published in The Express Tribune, July 4th, 2020.