Chitgar Under Siege by Water Shortage and Pests; All Agencies Must Mobilize to Save Trees

Tehran – Trees in the Chitgar and Sorkheh Hesar forest parks face serious threats from water shortage and pest infestations. The Tehran City Council spokesperson said saving these natural assets requires cooperation from the municipality, the Natural Resources Organization, and other responsible agencies, and warned against sensationalism in place of pursuing practical solutions.

Tehran - Safir Arjan - The trees of Chitgar and Sorkhehsar forest parks are facing serious threats under the pressure of lack of water and the invasion of pests, in a situation where the spokesperson of Tehran City Council has considered saving these natural capitals as requiring the cooperation of the municipality, the Natural Resources Organization and other responsible institutions and has warned against marginalization instead of pursuing practical solutions.