Punjab has launched biodiversity corridors across major cities as part of the Climate Resilient Punjab Programme to protect the climate and natural habitats.
The Punjab Horticulture Authority (PHA) issued directions through a recent letter to managing directors of horticulture agencies in Faisalabad, Multan, Rawalpindi, Sahiwal, Bahawalpur, DG Khan, Sialkot, Gujranwala, and Sargodha, instructing them to begin implementation.
Biodiversity corridors are strips of plants, hedgerows, or unmown land that connect isolated patches of natural habitat. According to the PHA, these corridors help repair damage caused by habitat fragmentation and enable wildlife and pollinators to move freely and support key ecosystem services.
Under the initiative, authorities have been directed to plant native tree species to increase green cover and create nesting habitats for local wildlife.
District horticulture agencies will also launch landscaping projects to develop new green spaces across cities. As part of these efforts, shady trees will be planted near bus stops, and waiting areas will be equipped with solar-powered water coolers and fans to reduce operational costs.
Authorities have also been instructed to engage students from schools and colleges in climate awareness campaigns. Educational institutions will be encouraged to organize voluntary tree-planting drives to help reduce their carbon footprint.
The initiative is part of a broader government effort to address environmental degradation and air pollution.
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