Solid Measures Afoot To Protect Wildlife In Gilgit Baltistan: DFO

Divisional Forest Officer(DFO) Imtaz Ahmed said Thursday that his department was committed to protecting wildlife and natural resources in Gilgit Baltistan

ASTORE, 15th Feb, 2018 :Divisional Forest Officer(DFO) Imtaz Ahmed said Thursday that his department was committed to protecting wildlife and natural resources in Gilgit Baltistan.

Talking to media, the officer said that the region was a habitat to wildlife species practical steps were being taken to discourage illegal pouching to protect them from human greed. He said Wildlife department had conducted various raids against illegal hunting and committees comprising locals had been constituted in this regard.

He said there was a strong coordination between the department and the local committees and effectively performing their jobs. He said the area was rich in both flora and fauna and was home to a variety of wildlife including migratory birds He said that Wildlife department conveniently achieved its target and as a result of effective measures were being made to protect the wildlife and prevent environmental degradation.

He also urged the residents of the area to take care of plant trees or saplings while considering as their asset, adding trees combat climate change, ensure clean the air, provide oxygen, conserve energy. He said it was not responsibility only of the government, but joint efforts were needed to control pollution and prevent possible harm to environment in the area.

Courtesy: Urdu Point