KASUR (February 23 2004): The forest department has evolved a forest policy 2004 under which maximum funds would be spent on tree plantation in Punjab.

This was stated by Provincial Minister Forest, Dr Ashfaq-ur-Rehman while inaugurating tree plantation at Chhanga Manga on Saturday.

He said that his department has 20 million plants of various kinds and a comprehensive tree plantation campaign would be launched.

Dr Ashfaq said that 3.2 million saplings would be distributed during the spring season and Nazim Aala of the forest department would manage its look after in their respective regions.

He said that priority would be given to Chhanga Manga in planting trees.

The minister said that trees play a significant role in controlling pollution, however, its care should be like children.

He said that trees on 5427 acres of land would be planted this year in Punjab.

Secretary forest Punjab, Sajid Hussain Chattha, Nazim Aala Lahore, Multan, Rawalpindi forest regions also spoke on the occasion.

Courtesy Business Recorder