Press For Peace (PFP) has warned of catastrophic
future if government and environmental agencies do not improve their
conservation efforts to protect the natural habit in Azad Kashmir.
“In AJK natural
recourses are facing extraordinary threats due to ruthless deforestation,
population growth, soil erosion, unplanned development and other ecological
problems.”
Press For Peace (PFP), an organization working for the
promotion of peace and sustainable development issued a report on the occasion of
World Environment Day.
Giving the details of the report PFP spokesperson Jalaluddin
Mughal said that deliberate arson, unscientific logging and nomadic interventions
have contributed forest depletion in the area.
He expressed concern over the lack of sustainable
development and environmental awareness among policy makers and general public.
The report lamented that in spite of spending huge
funds on various National Park Projects the Illegal hunting of endangered
spices of wildlife and aquatic life has increased during the last few years.
It said seventy percent population in Azad Kashmir relies
on forests for fuel, fodder and other livelihood, therefore, the government
should initiate environment friendly renewable energy sources to protect the
forests.
It also revealed that the drinking water systems have
been affected by increased pollution which contributes to various diseases in
people.
“There is dire need
to create awareness among public and government officials about the protection
of natural environment,” it added.
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