Deforestation in Murree Skyrockets, Threatening Ecosystems and Livelihoods.
Forests in Murree are important for people and wildlife, but deforestation is happening at a high rate. Using satellite images, researchers found that the built-up area increased by 20% and forests decreased by 23% from 1999 to 2015. This means less forest cover and more buildings in the area. The study used remote sensing and GIS tools to accurately measure deforestation rates.