Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Forest and Wildlife Department Commits to Environmental Protection

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Forest and Wildlife Department has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the province's natural resources, combatting environmental threats, and promoting sustainable development. The department's priority is to curb illegal logging, forest fires, and other environmental challenges through close coordination with local communities. The department has also emphasized the importance of capacity building and staff development to achieve its environmental objectives. Pir Masroor Khan, the Special Assistant to the Chief Minister for Forests, Wildlife, Environment, and Climate Change, has encouraged the department's officials to perform their duties with professionalism, honesty, and dedication.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Forest and Wildlife Department views its field staff as the backbone of efforts to protect natural resources and combat environmental threats.
  • A total of 246 deputy rangers, foresters, and other officials have completed a mandatory training course at the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Forest Thai School, Abbottabad.
  • A female wildlife watcher, Hajima Bibi of Chitral Wildlife Division, was awarded a special certificate for completing her training at the institution, marking the first time in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's history that a female wildlife watcher has received such recognition.
  • The department has committed to large-scale plantation drives to mitigate the destructive impacts of climate change.
  • The department's top position holders of the training course were awarded gold, silver, and bronze medals along with certificates.
  • Pir Masroor Khan has emphasized the importance of close coordination with local communities to curb illegal logging, forest fires, and other environmental challenges.
  • The department has reaffirmed that forest protection and promotion remain the government's top priorities, in line with the vision of PTI's founding chairman Imran Khan.
  • The Thai Forest School has been praised for its role in building the capacity of staff and resolving problems faced by the institution.

Statistics:

  • 246 deputy rangers, foresters, and other officials completed a mandatory training course at the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Forest Thai School, Abbottabad.
  • A female wildlife watcher, Hajima Bibi of Chitral Wildlife Division, was awarded a special certificate for completing her training at the institution.
  • 3 medals (gold, silver, and bronze) were awarded to the top position holders of the training course.

Sources:

  • Anunnahar (Punjabi Newspaper, unknown date)
  • Pakistani newspaper unknown date