Staff Reporter
Peshawar
Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan has formally launched spring tree plantation campaign throughout province by planting sapling tree of Schotia Brachypetala at Chief Minister House Peshawar.
Speaking on the occasion the Chief Minister stated that the ongoing spring tree plantation campaign has been initiated throughout the province with new zeal and commitment in order to counter the negative effects of Pollution, Environmental Changes, Drought, Floods and other Natural Challenges for which prior preparedness is of paramount importance.
Commenting on the drive, Secretary Environment briefed that the target of planting 10 Crore saplings was set for the year 2019-20 against which 14 Crore saplings have been planted so far exceeding the set targets.
He stated that the department is committed to plant a total of 18 Crore saplings by June this year. The Chief Minister stated that one billion trees were planted during the previous tenure of PTI led Provincial Government under the Billion Tree Aforestation Project which are yielding positive results.
