Flora
Among the trees Kikar and Shisham are the most common and useful. They grow luxuriantly on both sides of the river at every well and at boundary of the fields. The wood is useful for almost every agriculture purpose and manufacturing of furniture etc. Beri and other hard trees are found throughout the district. Sirin, Jandd, Van or Jal Sarkanda and Karir also thrive in various parts of the district. Date palms are abundant in Jhang and Shorkot. Aak is also a characteristic plant of Chenab valley and deserves to be specially mentioned. It is found on the Jehlum and along the Chenab. Its leaves are used for thatching the kana being bound round the edges and across to strengthen the thatch in the cold weather, they are also given to animals like bhusa with grain or oil cakes.
Fauna
The beasts of prey found in the district are wolf and the wild cat. Wolf is almost non extinct due to the development of Thal area and habitation. The wild cat, locally called the bagar-billa, seldom attacks man if it is not harassed. Jackals are numerous along the Chenab and so are foxes. Pigs are found in various belas along the river. Hares are seen more or less all over the district.
Among the birds Taliar, Sandgrouse, Goose, Duck, and Quail are available in plenty. Wild gees (Koonj) also migrate to the area during winter. Partridges are found all over the district and several venomous snakes inhabit in the district especially in the area lying between Chenab and Jehlum but though their number is on the decrease. The horses of this district deservedly bear the high reputation. The mares are esteemed by competent judges to be among the best in the Punjab. There are many breeds of horses recognized by the zamindars. These are usually named from some particular mares of super excellent qualities and belonging to a particular species.
The camels of this district are divided into the Thal camel, Thalwan, and those of the Bars and Bari. The Thal camel is a much lighter beast than the Bar camel and cannot carry heavy load. The bullocks of this district are of standard size and are breed with care. Dhani bullocks of Chakwal district are also found here. Bullocks are put to work when a farmer has to carry heavy loads they are put to work when they are 4 years old and work well until they are 9 or 10. The age of bullocks average from 12 to 13 years. Donkeys and mules are also found in abundance.