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National ParksRegion PakistanMuhammad Sumair Arain

An area of countryside, protected by the state for the enjoyment of the general public or the preservation of wildlife

National park is relatively large area where:Ecosystems can not be altered by human activity.Govt. has taken step to prevent exploitation.Visitors are allowed under special conditions.

Purpose:For Research purpose. RecreationTo preserve and protect the natural resources for future generations.

Prohibited acts:Hunting, shooting, trapping, is prohibited.Firing of guns.Burning, destroying, removal of plants.Clearing of land for cultivation.Construction of roads, railway line etc.Polluting water flowing through national park.

Pakistanhas 29protected areasknown asNational Parks. As of 2012, 22 of these are under supervision of respectiveprovincial governmentsand remaining are in private care. Only some of these are under the conservation scope ofInternational Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources(IUCN). Protection and conservation of the environment of Pakistan was included in the concurrentconstitutionof 1973. As a result,Environment Protection Ordinancewas enacted in 1983, which was mainly regulated by the Environment and Urban Affairs Division. Later, a new system of 'Modern Protected Areas' legislation began at the provincial level which assigned the protected areas with designations such as national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and game reserves. Further recommendations of the national parks of theIndomalaya ecozonewere highlighted in theIUCNreview of 1986. Nevertheless, the development of national parks was mainly carried out byNational Conservation Strategyof 1992. Due to more awareness about their importance in conservation of biodiversity, 10 national parks have been established during the time period from 1993 to 2005.According to the 'Modern Protected Areas' legislation, a national park is a protected area set aside by thegovernmentfor the protection and conservation of its outstanding scenery and wildlife in a natural state. It is accessible to public for research, education and recreation. In order to promote public use, construction of roads and rest houses is permitted. Use of firearms, polluting water, cleaning of land for cultivation, destruction of wildlife is banned in these areas. The oldest national park isLal Suhanra in Bahawalpur District, established in 1972.It is also the onlybiosphere reserveof Pakistan. Lal Suhanra is the only national park established before theindependenceof the nation in August 1947. The main purpose of this area was to protect the wildlife ofCholistan Desert.Central Karakoramin Gilgit Baltistan is currently the largest national park in the country, spanning over a total approximate area of1,390,100 hectares (3,435,011.9 acres). The smallest national park is theAyub, covering a total approximate area of931 hectares (2,300.6 acres).

Protected areas of PakistanNational parks = 29Wildlife sanctuaries =100Game reserves = 90Total protected areas = 219

National parksNational parkEstablishedAreaDistrict(s)ProvinceAyub National Park---931ha (2,301 acres)RawalpindiPunjabShandure-Phander National Park20123,312ha (8,184 acres)GhizerGilgit BaltistanBroghil Valley National Park2010134,744ha (332,960 acres)ChitralKhyber PakhtunkhwaCentral Karakoram National Park19931,390,100ha (3,435,012 acres)GilgitandSkarduGilgit BaltistanChinji National Park19876,095ha (15,061 acres)ChakwalPunjabChitral Gol National Park19847,750ha (19,151 acres)ChitralKhyber PakhtunkhwaDeosai National Park1993358,400ha (885,626 acres)SkarduGilgit BaltistanDeva Vatala National Park20092,993ha (7,396 acres)BhimberAzad Kashmir

Ghamot National Park200427,271ha (67,388 acres)NeelumAzad KashmirGurez 'musk deer' National Park200952,815ha (130,509 acres)NeelumAzad KashmirHazarganji-Chiltan National Park198015,555ha (38,437 acres)QuettaBalochistanHingol National Park1988165,004ha (407,734 acres)Awaran,GwadarandLasbelaBalochistanK2 National Park---233,468ha (576,912 acres)Gilgit, SkarduGilgit BaltistanKala Chitta National Park200936,965ha (91,343 acres)AttockPunjabKhunjerab National Park1975226,913ha (560,714 acres)GilgitGilgit BaltistanKirthar National Park1974308,733ha (762,896 acres)DaduSindhLal Suhanra National Park197287,426ha (216,034 acres)BahawalpurPunjabLulusar-Dudipatsar National Park200330,375ha (75,058 acres)MansehraKhyber Pakhtunkhwa

Machiara National Park199613,532ha (33,438 acres)MuzaffarabadAzad KashmirMargalla Hills National Park198017,386ha (42,962 acres)Islamabad, RawalpindiPunjabMurree-Kotli Sattian-Kahuta National Park200957,581ha (142,286 acres)RawalpindiPunjabPir Lasura National Park20055,625ha (13,900 acres)KotliAzad KashmirPoonch River Mahaseer National Park20104,500ha (11,120 acres)Kotli,Mirpur andPoonchAzad KashmirQurumber National Park201174,000ha (182,858 acres)GhizerGilgit-BaltistanSaiful Muluk National Park20034,867ha (12,027 acres)MansehraKhyber PakhtunkhwaSheikh Buddin National Park199315,540ha (38,400 acres)Dera Ismail KhanKhyber PakhtunkhwaToli Pir National Park20055,045ha (12,466 acres)PoonchAzad KashmirPanjal Mastan20055,045ha (12,466 acres)Bagh DistrictAzad Kashmir

List.Central Karakoram National ParkDeosai National ParkKirthar National ParkK2 National ParkKhunjerab National ParkHingol National ParkBroghil Valley National ParkLaal Suhanra National ParkQurumber National ParkMurree-Kotli Sattian-Kahuta National ParkAyub National Park

Central Karakoram National Park (1,390,100 Hectares)

Larger mammals found in this region include theMarco Polo sheep, themarkhor , theibex and theurial. Thesnow leopardpreys on these, and also on thepikas, haresandgamebirdsfound here. Otherpredatorsinclude themountain weasel, thebeech marten, thebrown bear, theAsian black bear, thelynx, thered foxand thegrey wolf.The number of bird species present is low. Therobin accentorandblack-throated thrush overwinter here, and vultures, birds of prey,rosefinches,HimalayanmonalsandGldenstdt's redstarts remain throughout the year, though they may move to somewhat lower elevations in winter. There are three species oflizardin the park but noamphibians.

Deosai National Park(358,400 Hectares)

Deosai means the land of Giants. Also known as central karakuram national park. Established in 1993.This park protect the survival of the Himalayan Brown Bearand itshabitat.

The Deosai Plains are also home to theHimalayan Ibex,Red Fox,Golden Marmot,Gray Wolf,SnowLeopard. Birds in the park include the Golden Eagle,Griffon Vulture, LaggarFalcon,Peregrine FalconSpecies:

Himalayan Brown bear

Kirthar National Park(308,733 Hectares)

3rd largest park of Pakistan. Established in 1970.Located in Sindh.Established to protect wild Goat and sheep of sindh.

Species:26 Species of mammals present including Sindh ibex, chinkara, jackal, hyaena, jungle cats, leopard, Pangolin, Porcupine and mongoose.Bird includes at least 58 hoopoe, wabbler, kingfisher, eagles, vultures .

Reptiles are lizard, geckos, chameleons, turtles, tortoises and snakesGoat

K2 National Park(233,468 Hectares)

K2isthesecond-highest mountaininthe worldafter MountEverest.With apeakelevationof8611meters(28,251feet),K2ispart oftheKarakoramRange,is situatedontheborder betweentheTaxkorganTajik AutonomousCountyof theDistrict,China,andGilgit, Gilgit-BaltistaninPakistan.K2is known as theSavageMountainduetothe difficultyofascentandthesecondhighest death rate amongthe "eightthousanders for those whoclimbit. Forallfourhavingreachedthesummit,onedied trying. UnlikeAnnapurna,the highest mountain inthe death rate,hadneverclimbedK2inwinter.

Khunjerab National Park(226,913 Hectares)

Established to protect the Marco Polo sheep.Located in Gilgit Baltistan OF PAKISTAN.

Khunjerab National Park is Pakistan's third largest National ParkThe park was established on April 29, 1979 by Prime Minister of Pakistan Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.

Species:Include Bharal, snow -leopard, and Himalayan ibex,wild ass, Brown bear..

Bird: Golden eagle, vulture, Marsh harrier, Eurasian sparrow, hawk etc.

Morcopolo sheepSnow leopord

Hingol National Park(165,004 Hectares)

It is located in Baluchistan.Hingol National Park or Hungol National Park protects 1,650 km, Largest National Park of Pakistan. It was established in 1988.Hingol National Park is known to support at least 35 species of mammals, 65 species of amphibians and reptiles 185 species of birds.It covers the area of about 619043 hectares.The park forms an excellent habitat to wild Sindh Ibex, Afghan Urial and Chinkara GazelleTotal population is estimated over 3000

Broghil Valley National Park (134,744 Hectares)

Broghil valley is one of the beautiful valleys located in Khyber Pakhton Khawa near Afghanistan border

Broghil valley enhances many lakes and mountain attraction which are unique from all over the world although it is yet not explored by the international and local tourists.

It is established on 25th August 2010

It is located in Khyber Pakhtun Khwa.

It covers the area of approximately 134744 hectares.

Baroghil Valley is homeland of ibex, wolves, snow leopards, white and brown bears, fox, rabbits, marmots and many more wild animals. The bird species are, hawks, eagles, falcons are found in the high Mountains.While pheasants, partridges, hoopoes, larks, sparrows, quails, doves, swallow starlings, nightingales, crows and vultures.

Laal Suhanra National Park(87,426 Hectares)

ThePunjab government has plans to convert the Lal Sohanra National Park into a wildlife safari park of international standard.

Oldest National park of PakistanEstablished in 1972.Located in Bahawalpur District.situated inBahawalpurdistrict ofPunjab provinceLal Sohanra is spread over 153000 acre,notable for the diversity of its landscape, which includes areas of desert, forest and water.

It is one of the largest nationals parks in South AsiaMain Purpose of the establishment of this park is to protect the Wildlife of Cholistan Desert,

Many species of animals can be found throughout the park.

302 species of plants.119 species of birds.27 species of reptiles.3 of amphibians.23 species of fresh water fish.Mammals: black buck, chinkara, nilgai, caracal, jackal, wild boar.Species:

Black buckChinkara

Qurumber National Park(74,000 Hectares)

Murree-Kotli Sattian-Kahuta National Park (57,581 Hectares)

Ayub National Park (931 Hectares)