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Karachi Mayor Plants 100,000 Trees for Greener Future
20 May
Summary
- Karachi aims to plant 100,000 trees along Shahrah-i-Bhutto.
- The project targets environmental improvement and reduced pollution.
- Indigenous tree species suitable for Karachi's climate are chosen.
Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab initiated the Urban Forest project on Shahrah-i-Bhutto with a goal to plant 100,000 saplings. This large-scale plantation drive is expected to play a crucial role in improving Karachi's environment and combating air pollution.
The project has already seen 10,000 trees planted along the EBM Causeway as part of the larger initiative. Indigenous species, including neem and gulmohar, are being used, chosen for their suitability to Karachi's climate. These efforts aim to reduce urban temperatures and boost oxygen levels.
Mayor Wahab highlighted climate change and global warming as significant challenges, noting Karachi's increasing heat. He emphasized that improving the urban environment is a present necessity and a responsibility of leadership. The Parks Department has been tasked with establishing similar green zones across all seven districts of Karachi.
