Lahore: The Punjab government on Tuesday (January 18) approved the construction of a 38-kilometre long wall around the artificial jungle of Changa Manga, news sources reported. The government has released PKR 250 million for the project initially.
Reportedly, to improve the infrastructure and prevent tree cutting, the project will be completed in two phases. During the current fiscal year, a 20-kilometre-long wall will be built in the first phase. In the next phase, the 18-kilometre-long wall will be completed. According to District Forest Officer Rana Shahid Tabassum, the wall will be 8 feet high with barbed wires to defend against incursion and illicit wood trading. It is worth noting that the Changa Manga forest was planted in 1866 by a British Forester across an area of 12,510 acres.
It is one of the world’s largest man-made forests, having a diverse wildlife population and recreation value. Due to unlawful trafficking and easy access into the jungle premises, the jungle has lost a large number of trees in recent years.
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