Khagal tree benefits & Uses
Khagal tree benefits Since its inception, Pakistan has been claimed as an agricultural country which has proved to be correct for a number of reasons. More than two-thirds of the country's population lives in rural areas and relies heavily on agriculture for their livelihood. The agriculture sector contributes 24% to the GDP and is also a major source of foreign exchange earnings. Despite all these claims, the country's geography is not very conducive to natural flora. Statistical surveys show that 92% of the country falls in semi-arid and arid regions. This means that out of 80 million hectares of agriculturally viable land, 75 million hectares are dehydrated. The land, which is irrigated by heavy rains and rivers, covers an area of only 5 million hectares, the rest of which requires the construction of artificial canals and the digging of wells. Due to rapid urbanization and excessive pumping, groundwater table is increasing every year, many areas of Pakistan