Merck Pakistan also believes in conserving the environment it operates in and with this aim in mind it has planted over three thousand tree saplings adopting modern techniques of drip irrigation, at the drought stricken Hanna Lake in Quetta. In addition to this initiative it has also launched an environment awareness campaign among local school children in Quetta encouraging them to adopt environment friendly practices. In an effort to raise awareness about the marine environment Merck Pakistan has also sponsored a web site & a book on sports fishing in Pakistan of Mr Aziz Agha, an active local advocate of marine environment conservation. Yearly Merck Pakistan makes it a point to promote some aspect of Pakistani culture or art through its calendars. The calendar for the year 2003 featured the calligraphic art of the renowned artist Gulgee, while the calendar of 2004 featured designs of traditional Balochi embroidery.