IWMB Unveils Master Plan for Margalla Viewpoint: Aiming for Rewilding, Ecological Restoration and Community Engagement
11 December 2024,Islamabad(Kamran Raja): In a momentous step towards ecological restoration and community engagement, the Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB), led by Chairperson Rina Saeed Khan, unveiled the master plan for the development of a Visitor Information Center focusing on the biodiversity of the National Park at the former Monal site in the Margalla Hills National Park. This plan marks the culmination of years of legal and environmental efforts, beginning with battles in the high courts and culminating in a victory that balances nature conservation with sustainable development.
“We are here with the architect team to share the master plan for the Margallah Viewpoint, which is essentially a plan to rewild the mountain ridge and restore the indigenous flora while making ...