ISLAMABAD: during a bid to manage forest fires throughout the approaching monsoon season, the
Capital Development Authority (CDA) selected Tuesday to develop constant liaison with the forest
officers of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Himalaya life Foundation.
They have conjointly initiated joint patrolling and inspections with the assistance of native
population at traveller spots like Daman-i-Koh, Pir Sohawa, the hiking trails and similar areas.
The senior management of CDA examined totally different causes of forest fires in Margalla Hills and
created normal operational procedures (SOPs) to require note of the activities of suspicious persons
UN agency may ignite fires within the hills.
The meeting was chaired by CDA Chairman Maroof Afzal UN agency issued directives for the SOPs to
manage fire-related incidents at Margalla Hills.
They same the SOPs conjointly embrace up hearth lines, clearance of hiking trails, repair and
maintenance of signboards for higher degree of public awareness.
“We are taking steps for the notice of tourists, UN agency have to be compelled to take preventive
measures whereas preparation food and make sure that they are doing not throw burning cigarettes and
light-weight match sticks within the forest,” same Member setting Mustafain Kazmi.
He same the setting wing was connected with the KP and Punjab forest departments to spot hearth
affected areas close to the territorial limits.
“In case of a hearth incident, the room would inform the involved officers or the divisional forest
officer regarding the placement of the fireplace affected space,” adult male Kazmi extra.
He same six fire-fighting vehicles, together with the workers of setting board of directors, are
positioned at the fire pickets, whereas further hearth fighters are going to be gift for emergency
and disaster management to address any fires within the forests.
Due to high heat and wet atmospheric condition within the monsoon season, the shrubs, domestic
waste, dry leaves and even discarded garments erupt simply.
The meeting directed the involved formations of the forest department to lodge a primary data report
(FIR) against four suspects, UN agency were allegedly concerned in malicious fires in Margalla
Hills, and take action at law against them.
The CDA conjointly declared that the room of the setting wing will be reached on signal 051-2855513,
around the clock throughout monsoon season. the space shall have a forest guard and a wireless base
station.
Citizens are asked to join forces with the CDA and to tell the civic body and therefore the room
regarding any fires as shortly as attainable, in order that they will be controlled within the early stages.
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