FAISALABAD:The University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) observed national tree plantation day on Thursday.
In this regards, a seminar was held under the auspices of Department of Forestry and Green Youth Movement.
Deans Prof. Dr. Muhammad Sarwar, Dr Sarfraz Hassan, Dr Qamar Bilal, Dr Asghar Bajwa, Treasurer Umer Saeed Qadri, Dr Jaffar Jaskani, Dr Tahir Siddique, Dr Farrukh Nawaz, Dr Rasheed Ahmad, Dr. Muhammad Irfan, Dr Haroon Rasheed and other notables attended the seminar and planted the trees.
The speakers stressed upon the need to sensitize the public about increasing tree plantation. They said, “We have to create public momentum to mitigate greenhouse emissions, soil degradation, water wastage and pollution, and increase tree cover. They said that the young generation should also be encouraged to participate actively through awareness campaigns, discussions, and plantation campaigns.