AJK govt prioritises forest protection, says minister
MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s (AJK) Minister for Forests, Wildlife and Fisheries Waqar Ahmed Noor on Monday said protection, promotion and effective management of forests were among the government’s priorities and directed officials to improve the department’s performance and promptly address any shortcomings. He was speaking during his first visit to the Directorate of Reforestation,…
Muzaffarabad: Waqar Ahmed Noor, the Minister for Forests, Wildlife and Fisheries in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), emphasized the significance of forest protection, promotion, and effective management as top priorities for the government during his inaugural visit to the Directorate of Reforestation in Mirpur. Noor provided officials with an overview of the department's administrative aspects, forest conservation efforts, afforestation, reforestation, resource management, and ongoing development projects.
He also discussed project targets, progress, monitoring systems, and future plans, as well as initiatives under the UGPP. The briefing highlighted measures for promoting afforestation, ensuring sapling survival, establishing nurseries, preventing fires, curbing illegal logging, engaging local communities, and utilizing modern technology for forestry monitoring.
Addressing the audience, Noor underscored the importance of the forests as a valuable asset, stressing that their protection, promotion, and efficient management necessitate collaborative efforts. He pledged to enhance the department's performance, resolve departmental issues, and rectify any negligence promptly, leveraging all available resources for improvement.
Meanwhile, Noor chaired a separate briefing on Wildlife and Fisheries Department affairs, where Director Naeem Iftikhar Dar briefed him on departmental activities.
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