Lahore: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has decided to plant three more Miyawaki forests across the city to counter smog, news sources reported on November 1.
The LDA has set aside PKR 90.69 million for the said three forests, which will encompass more than 150,000 plants. All urban forests will be planted in LDA-owned and controlled housing societies, including LDA Avenue-1 K and D Blocks, Jubilee Town C-Block, and Mohlanwal Scheme C-Block. The planning process will begin on November 21, and the campaign will last one month. According to reports, the LDA has planned a total of 27 Miyawaki forests over three projects, with the plantation of the remainder set to begin next spring.
It is worth noting that LDA has already planted a number of Miyawaki forests in the city to improve the city’s atmosphere. However, citing a lack of funds, the LDA paused the process and has recently relaunched the campaign after a 1.5-year hiatus.
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