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Preserving flora, fauna: Biodiversity park in Murree

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“The park is being developed for preserving local flora and fauna, said an official of the EPD.

“The park, developed at a cost of Rs92.183 million by the Punjab Environment Protection Department (EPD) with the technical and professional support of International Union for the Conservation of Nature, will open during the first week of March.”

Source: tribune.com.pk

Congo-Kinshasa: Oil Company Soco Not to Drill in Virunga World Heritage Site

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Soco International PLC will end its operations in Africa’s oldest national park and also is committing to remain out of all other UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the London-listed oil multinational is expected to announce today.  (Photo:  http://bit.ly/1quYiTo).

See on allafrica.com