PCCF (HoFF) kick-starts Winter Plantation Drive in Ganderbal, Kashmir

Srinagar: The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Head of Forest Force, J&K, B.K. Singh, inaugurated the winter plantation drive under the flagship initiative “Ek Paed Maa Kay Naam” at Kachnambal area of Sindh Forest Division, Ganderbal.

The PCCF (HoFF), accompanied by Chief Conservator of Forests, Kashmir Irfan Rasool Wani, CF Srinagar Tawheed Ahmad Deva and other senior forest officials and dignitaries, initiated the plantation drive by planting conifer saplings. The drive witnessed enthusiastic participation from children, local community members and forest officials of all allied wings, resulting in the planting of hundreds of conifer and indigenous saplings across the area.

In his address, PCCF & HoFF B.K. Singh highlighted the significance of the “Ek Paed Maa Kay Naam” campaign, which aims to honor the nurturing spirit of motherhood while promoting environmental stewardship. “Planting trees symbolizes our commitment to a greener and healthier future. By linking this campaign to our mothers, we invoke a sense of respect, care, and responsibility towards nature, much like the love and care a mother offers her children,” said the PCCF.

Participants were encouraged to actively engage with environmental preservation efforts to ensure the survival of future generations.

Earlier in the day PCCF inspected the newly constructed office building of the Sindh Forest Division. Equipped with modern facilities, the building is expected to streamline administrative operations and enhance coordination among the staff. “This upgraded infrastructure is a step towards better forest management and conservation. It will provide a conducive environment for planning and executing critical forestry initiatives,” remarked the PCCF (HoFF)

The event was attended by Iqbal Rasool, DFO Sindh Forest Division, Danish Khan, DFO Planning and Publicity Division, Jawad-ul-Hassan, Deputy Director, Forest Protection Force, Ganderbal, Altaf Mehmood, DM FDC, Zahid Wani, IPO, Range Officers, and frontline forest staff.