Spring tree plantation drive begins in Chitral
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CHITRAL: The Forest Department kicked off the spring tree plantation campaign in the district on Thursday.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony at Wildlife Rest House here, Chitral task force Commandant Colonel Ali Zafar said that the army had planted 0.6 million plants last year.
He also said that timber mafia were involved in the deforestation, which had badly affected the existing forests and climate due to cutting of trees.
District and Sessions Judge Javedur Rahman and Divisional Forest Officer Ahmad Jalil also addressed the function. They stressed the need for planting more trees to prevent soil erosion and climate as well.
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Less than $300k to buy in Epsom: Check out 2020 s cheapest house sales
19 Feb, 2021 04:00 PM
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Ben Leahy is a reporter for the New Zealand HeraldBen.Leahy@nzherald.co.nz
House prices may have soared through the biggest boom in two decades last year, yet that hasn t stopped one eagle-eyed buyer snapping up a classic timber villa for just $15,000.
The November purchase was the cheapest in the land last year according to a list of 2020 s lowest-priced sales by analysts OneRoof-Valocity.
And - for the price of a decent used car - the new owners netted a 1910-built, timber villa boasting two bedrooms, lounge and dining room on a huge 1012sq m block.
Beyond the beautiful look and feel of this
timber interior cladding, studies have shown that using natural materials in classrooms, particularly wood, can reduce stress and heart rates in students. Wood’s calming effect helps students focus and relax, encouraging participation in classroom activities. By bringing the outside indoors, wooden spaces provide a biophilic experience for students – tapping into humankind’s innate biological connection with nature.
The positive effects of timber on feelings of wellbeing are important for all of the users of the Technical University of Denmark building. As well as providing student spaces, this building is the primary workplace for administrative and management staff, and for these people, the human perception and the psychological aspects of interior wood use have a real-world every-day impact. Studies have found that wood’s air purifying, moisture balance, and hygrothermal capacity, along with its acoustic properties, are strong
Gareth Carter: Shade trees a great way to escape the heat
19 Feb, 2021 04:00 PM
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It is during the heat of summer that the value of shade trees is recognised. In a carpark the spot under a tree becomes the favoured park for the car. At places like the Bason Botanic Gardens or Virginia Lake under a tree are the favoured picnicking spots.
Around the home a tree can be planted and grown on the north and western aspects to shade the house during summer, providing a cooling effect and reducing the need for heat pump cooling or simply reducing discomfort from an over heated house.