Punjab has begun formulating its long-term Forest Vision 2050, aiming to prioritise forest conservation and ecological balance rather than treating forests solely as a source of timber. The initiative seeks to make forests a central pillar in tackling climate change and strengthening ecological resilience.

To draft this vision, the Punjab Forest Department has partnered with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), which organised a two-day planning workshop in Lahore. The event brought together national and international experts, government officials, academics, and community representatives to contribute proposals.

Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb inaugurated the opening session alongside IUCN Asia’s Dr. Satrio Adi Wicaksono, US-based expert Dr. Javed Ahm

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