The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has approved the development of a 1,300-acre urban forest in Islamabad, a landmark green initiative that will be significantly larger than the capital’s iconic Fatima Jinnah (F-9) Park, which spans around 759 acres.
The project is expected to become one of the city’s largest urban green spaces, strengthening environmental conservation and expanding recreational opportunities for residents, according to media reports. The ambitious project, approved by the CDA Board, will be established near Margalla Hills National Park and is designed to enhance Islamabad’s green landscape while promoting environmental sustainability.
The urban forest will feature extensive plantations of native tree species, walking trails, cycling tracks, bird-watching zones, and eco-friendly recreational spaces for residents and visitors. Officials stated the initiative is aimed at improving air quality, conserving local biodiversity, and expanding the capital’s green footprint as part of broader climate resilience and urban sustainability efforts.
Once completed, the project is expected to become one of Islamabad’s largest urban green spaces, offering a significant boost to the city’s environmental health and recreational infrastructure. Meanwhile, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has unveiled a new initiative aimed at expanding Islamabad’s green landscape through the development of a vast urban forest.
Speaking about the project, Naqvi said a large tract of land has been earmarked for the initiative, noting that it will exceed the size of the capital’s iconic F-9 Park. The area will be transformed into a densely forested green space as part of broader efforts to enhance the city’s natural environment.
He said the initiative is intended to increase tree cover, improve ecological sustainability, and reinforce environmental conservation across the capital. Stressing the government’s commitment to protecting nature, the minister added that the removal of any tree would be offset by planting multiple new ones.
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