Khunjerab
National Park
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.
For more information about this
project contact:
Ashiq Ahmad Khan,
WWF - Pakistan
34-D/2 Sehzada Abdul Qayyum Road
University Town, Peshawar.
Tel: 0092-91-841593,
Fax: 0092-91-841594.
wwfpsh@.brain.net.pk
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