An event was organised by the Punjab forest department in Jallo Park, Lahore to commemorate the World Forest Day on the 21st of March. People from different walks of life participated in the event including a large number of students. Many officials from the Punjab forest department including Mr. Shabber Ahmad Rana, chief conservator of forest addressed the participants. Mr. Muhammad Saleem, divisional forest officer Lahore was also present.
Children were encouraged and motivated to be involved in environmental activities. A tree plantation ceremony was also conducted in Jallo Park Lahore, in which children and adults participated very enthusiastically. Different private organisations also participated in the event including GREENTECH, which is actively involved in conservation of forests in collaboration with the forest department.
Mr. Mustafa Majid, who was representing GREENTECH, appreciated the efforts put in by the Punjab forest department for organising World Forest Day and spreading environmental awareness amongst the youth.