Bureau Report
FAISALABAD: The collaborated efforts on the part of all stakeholders, government, industry and general public will pave the wave to increase the green net that will help combat different challenges including climate changes, increasing ailment and pollution, said UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Anas Sarwar Qureshi.
He was kicking off plantation drive at the hostels of the university. He said that PM Clean and Green Pakistan scheme was a hallmark step for a healthy environment. He said that the international standard of forests was standing at 25 percent whereas in Pakistan it was very low compared to the rest of world.
He said that UAF has set a target of planting 25,000 trees in the main campus and sub-campuses this year and has achieved 80 percent of forests so far. He said that eco-friendly plants were being planted on a daily basis in connection with this special campaign to make the university look more lush green.
He said that owing to a massive plantation in varsity, one, who enters the university, realizes the less temperature from 1 to 2c compared to its adjacent localities.
He said that the university had prepared a comprehensive plan for landscaping and beautification to further decorate its grandeur. He said climate changes were causing hazardous effects on the lives of the people. He added the UAF was listed in Green Universities across the globe due to its massive plantation.
Hall Warden Dr Muhammad Yasin, Principal Officer Estate Management Dr Javaid Akhtar, Dr Riaz Virk, Dr Ashfaq, Major Jahnazeb and other notables attended.
