Which is the largest irrigated forest in Pakistan?
Changa Manga
Changa Manga
| Changa Manga Urdu: چھانگا مانگا | |
|---|---|
| Area | 5,065 hectares (12,515 acres) |
| Administration | |
| Established | 1866 |
| Governing body | Punjab Forest Department, Government of Punjab, Pakistan |
What are the important reason that forest in Pakistan are very less than requirement?
Population boom coupled with poverty and lack of awareness has led to illegal and unsustainable logging, overharvesting of wood for fuel and charcoal, and increased small-scale farming that continues to reduce the forest cover of Pakistan.
Which one is the largest forest in Pakistan?
The juniper forests at Ziarat in the Pakistani province of Balochistan are some of the largest – and oldest – in the world. According to a report submitted in April 2016 at Unesco by Pakistan’s Directorate General of Archaeology, the Ziarat forests are spread over nearly 110,000 hectares.
Where are the irrigated forests found in Pakistan?
The Irrigated forests were raised by the than colonial regime in 19th century to meet demand for fuel wood. Mostly found in Punjab these irrigated plantations cover about 226,000 ha. Thanku so much & Also share us this type of Data..
How is deforestation affecting the environment in Pakistan?
As a consequence to deforestation and changing land use patterns, the most critically affected ecosystems of Pakistan are: Juniper forests of northern Baluchistan have been heavily harvested for timber and fuel wood. Ecological changes in the Indus River riparian zone have drastically affected the riverine forests.
What does the forestry sector do in Pakistan?
The forestry sector of Pakistan is a main source of lumber, paper, fuelwood, latex, medicine as well as food and provide ecotourism and wildlife conservation purposes.