The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has announced a plan to remove allergy-triggering mulberry trees in Islamabad and replace them with native plant species.
This initiative aims to reduce pollen-related health issues affecting residents, particularly during the spring season.
The was decided in a meeting chaired by CDA Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa, with environmental experts and senior officials in attendance. Experts highlighted that pollen from paper mulberry trees is a major cause of seasonal allergies in the city, making it necessary to replace them with more suitable trees.
Under this plan, around 10,000 paper mulberry trees will be removed from Shakarparian, with 50,000 new trees planted in their place. Additionally, approximately 1,000 trees will be cleared from roadsides and drainage areas, where 80,000 indigenous trees will be introduced.
Other sectors of Islamabad will also see 10,000 paper mulberry trees replaced with 50,000 native plants.
Officials emphasized the importance of monitoring the operation to ensure only the targeted trees are removed while preserving the city’s greenery. The CDA has previously attempted similar initiatives, but this marks the first large-scale effort to address the issue.