UAF Signs MoU with Punjab Forestry Department to Boost Climate Resilience and Biodiversity Research

FAISALABAD: 19 October 2026 (DIGITAL ITLA): The University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Punjab Forestry Department to foster collaborative research, advance sustainable forestry practices, and enhance environmental protection. The partnership was finalized during an official meeting where the Punjab Forestry Department delegation was led by Mr. Muhammad Saqib, while UAF was represented by Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Zulfiqar Ali.

Under the framework of the agreement, UAF will leverage its academic and scientific research expertise to support the plantation and promotion of diverse tree species, monitor forest health, and formulate research-driven solutions for managing tree diseases and environmental challenges.

The collaboration is designed to bolster regional biodiversity, improve ecological conditions, enhance climate change resilience, and support sustainable natural resource management through knowledge exchange and institutional cooperation. Speaking on the occasion, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Zulfiqar Ali and Mr. Muhammad Saqib underscored the critical need for joint academic and governmental efforts in safeguarding natural resources and building a greener, more sustainable future for Pakistan.