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CDA working on up-gradation of MHNP

CDA working on up-gradation of MHNP

ISLAMABAD, (MILLAT ONLINE):CDA Environment Wing is working for the conservation of Margalla Hills National Park (MHNP) habitat of birds, mammals and species and up-gradation of the walking and hiking tracks.

An official of environment wing of Capital Development Authority said the park spreads over 31,142 acres and have a habitat to around 600 plant species, 250 bird varieties, 38 mammals and 13 species of reptiles.
He said, the capital’s civic agency had already launched a comprehensive drive for cleanliness of the Margalla Hills National Park (MHNP) in collaboration with civil society, students and environmentalists.

He said that thousands of the people from different walks’ of life daily visit the national park area to enjoy the natural environment and healthy recreational facilities.

The MHNP, enriched with flora and fauna, exhibits the green character of the capital city, which makes it unique among the different capitals of the world.