Lahore:Punjab wildlife department has urged people to act responsibly to protect habitats of wild animals, especially of the migratory birds annually visiting the wetlands in the province from September to April, warning them against indulging in activities causing pollution or disturbing these
visitors during their stay here.
Various events are being continued at wildlife parks and zoos managed by the Punjab Wildlife and Parks Department to mark World Migratory Bird Day.
During these events, students and visitors were educated about the importance and ecological significance of migratory birds.
Special awareness walks, lectures, and sessions were arranged under the supervision of Deputy Chief Wildlife Ranger (Chashma) Hussain Gashkori at Chashma Barrage (Mianwali), Deputy Chief Wildlife Ranger (Multan Region) Rai Zahid at Pirowal; Assistant Chief Wildlife Ranger Munawar Najmi in Lodhran, Assistant Chief Wildlife Ranger Kaleem Sarfraz at Vehari Zoo, and Assistant Chief Wildlife Ranger Saima Mohsin in Rajanpur.
Participants, during last two days were apprised of the ecological significance of migratory birds and their pivotal role in habitat conservation, the promotion of biodiversity, and the maintenance of ecological balance.
They were informed that migratory birds are immensely beneficial not only to the natural environment but also to human life, serving as key indicators for assessing the health of an ecosystem and the quality of the natural environment.
The participants pledged their full cooperation with the Wildlife Department in measures to protect migratory birds and their habitats, and vowed to discourage the netting and illegal capture of these birds. They also gave assurances regarding the preservation and pollution-free maintenance of the birds’ natural habitats.