Community Based Conservation of Straight-horned Markhor, Afghan Urial, and Associated Biodiversity in Takatu Hills, Quetta - Pishin Districts
Yahya Musakhel
WWF-Pakistan
2003
Project Objectives
•Creating awareness about the importance of Biodiversity•Preparation of conservation & development plan•Increasing population of target species•Habitat improvement•Sustainable use of natural resources in the project area•Participatory assessment & monitoring of Biodiversity conservation activities
Background
• Key species
• Habitat
• Issues
• CBO intervention
Approach / Methodology
• Community consultation
• Approach to concerned authorities– Balochistan Forest Department– WWF - Pakistan, Regional Office Quetta– Local Administration
Project time frame
• Starting date• End date• Duration
• January 2001• September 2003• 3 years
Bottlenecks• Partial funding• No GEF Rep. in Qta• Non availability of technical staff
Benefits generated
• Key Species protected
• Habitat rehabilitated & conserved
• Awareness raised
• Local economy contributed
• Jobs created locally
Impact
• Recognition of Takatu Hills
• Stakeholders priority
• Growing number of flora & fauna despite drought impact
• Community ownership
Partners in Project
• Balochistan Forest & Wildlife Department
• WWF - Pakistan, Regional Office Quetta
Lesson Learned
• Despite tribal conflicts people believed in performance
• Project design does not fully address the issues of the communities and area
Way Forward
• Extension of project to achieve the envisaged objectives in full and befitted manner including addition and deletion of activities in the light of experience
• Close liaison with GEF
Habitat & Key Species
General Landscape in Spring
Base Camp
General Look (unprotected)
Visit of Minister for Forest and Wildlife along with Forest Department Officers
Regional Head WWF-P Qta
WWF Survey Team
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