Mysterious Forest Fires Engulf Margalla Hills Again
At least three fires broke out in the hills on Friday, following another fire on Wednesday.
These hazards are affecting the local ecosystem by destroying the flora and threatening the fauna.
The Margalla Hills are spread over 12,605 hectares and have been affected by a large number of fires every year, which the CDA and the IWMB have been unable to control.
“There is a need for a proper investigation to know what are the reasons behind the frequent fires though a fire could be a natural phenomenon and a result of human activity,” a CDA official remarked.
CDA starts installing birds nesting boxes at parks
Islamabad
April 19, 2021
Islamabad: Wary of a steep decline in the birds count, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has started installing nesting boxes at major parks and other green areas to spur the population growth rate of the Federal Capital’s avifauna.
“Urban parks and green spots are important biodiversity hotspots in city that is why we have launched the initiative with the Kachnar Park (Sector I-8) where more than 100 colourful nests are set up to avert the growing decline in birds population by providing suitable habitat,” CDA Director General Environment Naveed Tareen said.
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