PU Plants Miyawaki Forest on 2 Acres at New Campus

By Muhammad Shahzad
Lahore, Pakistan
LAHORE: On the directives of Punjab University Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali, a Miyawaki forest has been established on two acres of land at the university’s New Campus.
A ceremonial tree plantation was held on Monday at the ground adjacent to the PU Health Center, where the Miyawaki saplings were formally planted to launch the campaign.
Addressing the event, PU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali announced that 10,000 Miyawaki trees have been planted as part of this initiative. He stated that Punjab University is playing a significant role in environmental protection and climate action.
The Vice Chancellor revealed that the land used for the Miyawaki forest had remained under illegal occupation for the past 50 years. He described the transformation of this land into a dense urban forest as a special gift from PU to the city of Lahore.
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali further highlighted that the lush green environment of the university attracts hundreds of migratory bird species every year. He termed tree plantation a virtuous act and a Sunnah of the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (ﷺ).
Director General Student Affairs, Estate & Security Prof. Dr. Rehan Sadiq Shaikh, Resident Officer-II Prof. Dr. Majid Khan, Chief Conservator of Forests Sheikh Saqib, faculty members, forest department officials, and a large number of students attended the ceremony.
Sheikh Saqib praised the Miyawaki method as an effective modern technique for urban forestation. He noted that Miyawaki forests are highly efficient in combating climate change as they absorb more carbon dioxide and release greater amounts of oxygen compared to traditional plantations.
Prof. Dr. Majid Khan reiterated that a total of 10,000 Miyawaki trees have been planted at the New Campus, marking a significant step towards creating a greener and healthier environment at Punjab University.