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Filling with stones and pebbles in a creative way to protect trees

Damaged trees are traditionally protected by indigenous people

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Balochistan’s Northeast Highlands are inhibited by the Pashtun tribes, the indigenous people of the region. The region is a part of the ancient Arya Warsha (Grazing lands), the cradle of livestock that breeds domestication, especially sheep, goats, and cattle. Arya Warsha – The Cradle of Livestock Domestication Taking a broader perspective, the region is part …

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Pistachia khunjuk, wild pistachio of greater Zhob, northeast Balochistan

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Pistacia khinjuk. Family: Anacardiaceae. A small tree. Wild pistachio. Found on mountain slopes. Common in Zhob. Pashto name: Shinay شنے in Pashtu. The tree is locally called Wanna and a subtype is called Ozgai.

HAPPY NAUROZ AND THE CONCEPT OF MAKING THE EARTH GREEN AGAIN

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We have initiated a community effort (Ashar) to plant native flora in our region which we call Janobi Pashtunkhwa (northeastern Balochistan) and we have almost planted 35,000 plants in 2021. We broke the world record of plantation in 1 second, with a record of 900 trees. We love our land and we love the green concept.

Sharing Ideas in Agriculture and Allied Fields

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Sharing Knowledge is a Key sharing knowledge is a key to success for the people. The knowledge being shared from the different parts of the people with different opinion and experience can bring change in mindset and overall production system in agriculture. In the following debate, we discussed small scaled farming, water issue, Ashar, icecream …

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