Barren land brought under vegetation

The Punjab Forest Department has begun using the 'hydroseeding' technique to bring barren lands under vegetative cover.

According to a news release issued on Sunday, Punjab Forests Chief Conservator Abid Gobdal said, "We have successfully implemented hydroseeding over several acres in Jallo Park near Lahore, using specialised machinery to spray a mixture of seeds, water and nutrients on the ground."

Enumerating the benefits of the initiative, the official said the promising method had been tested in Pakistan at the government level with the objective of greening barren lands and accelerating environmental restoration.

He said, "There is strong potential for the success of hydroseeding in Pakistan, provided it is implemented on a scientific basis."