Japanese envoy hails PM for Miyawaki forests
Ambassador Matsuda says combating environmental challenges a priority
ISLAMABAD:
Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan Matsuda Kuninori has expressed his deep appreciation for Prime Minister Imran Khan’s initiative of adopting the Japanese Miyawaki planting technique in the country’s urban localities to fight environmental pollution.
The ambassador, while lauding the PM Khan’s vision for Green Pakistan, in a statement on Tuesday, said he “highly values this very fruitful initiative by the Pakistani PM of using Japanese style Miyawaki technique, which is unique and was pioneered by Dr. Miyawaki Akira,” a Japanese botanist and expert in plant ecology who advocated the value of natural forests.
Announces development of 50 urban forests in Lahore
File photo
ISLAMABAD:
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday announced the development of 50 urban forests in Lahore based on the Miyawaki method as part of efforts to restore biodiversity and fight the climate crisis.
“I have launched urban forestry on the lines of Miyawaki technique in Japan where the trees grow 10 times faster and 30 times denser and it is the best way to fight pollution,” the premier said on his Twitter handle.
With the provincial capital being one of the most densely populated cities of Pakistan, the prime minister added, “50 sites have been chosen in Lahore.
Miyawaki forestation method to bring about green revolution in Lahore: PM Imran Khan
Pakistan
Fri, Feb 12, 2021 Prime Minister Imran Khan addressing the inauguration ceremony of Miyawaki Urban Forest at Gilani Park. APP photo by Rana Imran
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday kicked off a spring plantation drive in Lahore s Gilani Park as part of the government s broader effort to employ the Miyawaki forestation method to replenish the city s green cover.
For the purpose, 51 locations have been determined across the city where plantation will occur.
Addressing a ceremony to mark the occasion, the premier said that the government will be continuing in its efforts to achieve the one-billion tree target envisioned under the Billion Tree Tsunami project.