CDA to remove all wild mulberry trees from Islamabad
Pollen is a fine powder released by trees, plants, and grasses as part of their reproduction process
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Mar 12, 2025
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The Capital
Development Authority (CDA) has decided to remove all wild mulberry trees from
Pakistan’s capital, replacing them with thousands of indigenous plants to
tackle severe pollen allergy issues.
The decision was made
during a meeting at CDA headquarters, chaired by CDA Chairman Muhammad Ali
Randhawa. The meeting was attended by environmental expert Rizwan Mehboob, Baku
team environmental specialists, and senior officials from the CDA’s environment
wing.
During the briefing,
experts highlighted that a large number of Islamabad residents suffer from
pollen allergies every year, particularly in spring. The wild mulberry trees
are a major contributor to this problem, affecting the health of thousands.
Chairman Muhammad Ali
Randhawa has directed the removal of over 10,000 wild mulberry trees in
Shakarparian and ordered that they be replaced with eco-friendly indigenous
species.
Pollen is a fine
powder released by trees, plants, and grasses as part of their reproduction process.
However, the pollen from wild mulberry trees spreads through the air and has
been identified as a leading cause of severe respiratory allergies and
asthma-related issues in Islamabad.
For decades, residents
of Islamabad have suffered from severe pollen allergies every spring due to
these trees. The CDA’s latest decision aims to improve air quality and reduce
allergy-related health problems by replacing the trees with three new
environment-friendly plant species.
This initiative is expected to bring significant health benefits to the residents of Islamabad, especially during February and March, when pollen levels are at their peak.
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