The Department of Wildlife and Ecology of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore observed World Wildlife Day with the theme of ‘recovering key species for ecosystem restoration’.
The Department of Wildlife and Ecology of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore observed World Wildlife Day with the theme of ‘recovering key species for ecosystem restoration’. Various activities including an awareness walk, seminar and informative lectures were arranged to create awareness about wild fauna and flora among students and the general public.
Chairman Department of Wildlife and Ecology Dr Arshad Javid led the walk while Manager Conservation WWF-Pakistan Ms Humera Ayesha, Director Remote Sensing Geographical Information System (GIS) and Climatic Research Lab Punjab University Dr Zia-ul-Haq, Team Leader National Center of GIS and Space Applications Punjab University Dr Asim Daud Rana and a number of professionals, faculty members and students participated.
In the seminar Dr Asim Daud Rana spoke about the role of remote sensing in ecosystem restoration while Ms Humera Ayesha delivered a lecture on recovering key species for ecosystem restoration. At the end of seminar Dr Arshad Javid presented the vote of thanks.
UVAS launch spring plantation drive at Ravi Campus
Earlier, The Green Youth Movement (GYM) of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore in collaboration with Punjab Forest Department Kasur and UVAS Estate Management Department jointly launched spring plantation drive at UVAS Ravi Campus Pattoki.
Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Nasim Ahmad (SI) launched spring plantation drive by planted a sapling to promote greenery besides Animal Clinics at A Block of Ravi Campus while senior faculty members and students were also present.