Islamabad was built
on heavily forested
land, but due to the
growing population
of the city, more
and more wooded
areas are being cut
down for land. The
city is dominated by
trees such as oak,
eucalyptus, and
banyan, and is also
home to many annual
and perennial plants
including feral C.
Sativa and
dandelion. Many of
the plants here have
adapted to cope with
the high
temperatures and low
rainfall during
summer, and, in
fact, often show
vigorous growth in
the blistering sun.
Much of the
vegetation do not
show any kind of
nitrogen
deficiencies during
the vegetative state
and almost no
phosphorus
deficiencies during
flowering stage.
Several exotic,
flowering plants
such as roses and
jasmines also occur
within the city. A
variety of deciduous
trees give the city
a beautiful fall
season.
Unfortunately, the
local plant life is
threatened due to
invading plants such
as Paper Mulberry,
which was introduced
from Southeast Asia,
reproduces quickly,
and chokes native
plant life. Termite
infestation is also
a major problem in
the city leading to
destruction of
trees.
Unfortunately - the
deep vegetation,
plantation and trees
are fast being
removed. And it is
feared that
Islamabad may lose
its scenic and
natural beauty soon
if replantation
activities are not
given due priority. |
