RAWALPINDI/ISLAMABAD: Bahria Town commenced their tree plantation scheme 2017 amid great fanfare at a beautiful event attended by prominent social figures, as well as Bahria Town management, environmental activists, and horticulturists from the twin cities. The tree planting campaign has been organized in collaboration with the Horticulture and Environment Committee on Cornice Road along the bank of the Korang river. The campaign attracted a large number of women and children. More than 200 plants of different species were planted. This process will continue until mid-March by which over twenty thousand saplings would be planted. Air Marshall Masood graced the occasion as the chief guest, and appreciated the efforts of Bahria Town towards building a greener Pakistan. He termed the campaign a reflection of Bahria Town’s commitment to the cause of the environment. Fiazuddin, Head of Services (North), in his welcome note highlighted the importance of greenery for the survival of human beings. Sarfraz, an environmental activist, in his speech appreciated the efforts of the Horticulture Manager Mahmood Sadiq and his team. The campaign was held with the objective of raising awareness about the importance and positive impact of greenery on the environment.