Lahore, 14 February 2022 (TDI): The Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan’s 10 billion tree tsunami initiative is successfully turning Lahore back into the ‘ City of Gardens ‘.
The Federal Minister for Climate Change, Malik Amin Aslam uploaded the before-after comparison pictures of some parts of Lahore where plantation drives have been successful. The pictures were displayed on the Twitter account on February 12, 2022.
Turning #Lahore back into the #CityOfGardens with 100+ #Myawaki #Forests – by @PHALHR under @ImranKhanPTI vision of #10billiontreetsunami pic.twitter.com/C8r0KbLR4z
— Malik Amin Aslam (@aminattock) February 12, 2022
To get into more specific details the Parks and Horticulture Authority Lahore abbreviated as PHA has rightly worked upon Prime Minister Imran Khan’s vision. Yasir Gillani, Chairman Parks, and Horticulture Authority, Lahore also shared the success of last years’ plantations.
Yasir Gillani additionally paid gratitude to Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar for his support for the project. Commendable team effort made it possible, he added.
Furthermore, Yasir Gillani stated that more ‘Miyawaki Urban Forests‘ are being planned now. These forests act as the lungs of the city, he added.
Designing a Miyawaki Forest
1) Soil Preparation
Add natural fertilizers, microorganisms, biomass, rice husks, and such sort of nourishment material to the soil.
2) Purchasing of ‘Native Plant Species’
Then identify and purchase native species of trees and shrubs.
3) Designing the Forest
Make an arrangement plan for the plantation.
4) Method of Plantation
Plant 3-5 saplings per square meter.
5) Tying Plants to Support Sticks
Supporting sticks are then tied to the plants.
6) Watering and Monitoring
Keep watering and monitoring for pests etc.