PHA to plant 6,000 saplings in Faislabad

PHA inspired by method of Japanese Botanist Akira Miyawaki

FAISALABAD:

The Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) Faisalabad will plant 6,000 saplings in Jinnah Garden under Akira Miyawaki technique, said Director General PHA Asima Ejaz Cheema.

Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, she said Akira Miyawaki was a Japanese botanist who concluded in his research that before planting trees or shrubs in any place, the place should be researched to assess climate, ecological conditions and what kind of plants were suitable.

He also researched on better growth of natural vegetables and discovered varieties which could get better growth in the shortest period of time. She said the PHA was also inspired by the method of Japanese Botanist Akira Miyawaki.

In Bagh-e-Jinnah, 6,000 saplings will be planted on an area of four kanals. These trees will include papaya, mango, kachnar, arjuna and various other types. She said the PHA had also conducted a survey in which 20 sites of public parks had been identified across the city.

Published in The Express Tribune, March 11^th, 2021.