Khunjerab National Park, one of the highest altitude parks in the world, provides the habitat for a number of endangered and threatened species like the Snow leopard, Marco Polo sheep, and Himalayan ibex.

It is also one of the most important alpine biodiversity regions within Pakistan. Implementation of the management plan to protect the alpine flora in Khunjerab National Park will on focus on community-based conservation with a strong element of environmental awareness raising. The aim is to control grazing, and increase the population of the Snow leopards, Marco Polo sheep, and Blue sheep. To ensure sustainable management, training and building the capacity of government staff is also an important part of the strategy.

Ashiq Ahmad Khan,
WWF - Pakistan
34-D/2 Sehzada Abdul Qayyum Road
University Town, Peshawar.

Tel: 0092-91-841593,
Fax: 0092-91-841594.
aahmad@wwf.org.pk