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Located between Akistan, the mountain ranges and the wide plains of the wide desert, has a rich tapestry of the environmental system that makes it a hidden shelter for forest life. From the icy rocks of the carcurm to the sandy tunes of Thar; And from the lush forests of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to the banks of the river of Sindh, an amazing type of wild animals has been hosted in this land. Snow boils quietly hunt their victims in the north. The crocodiles are talking about the sun in the wet areas of Sindh. Nevertheless, despite such natural wealth, Pakistan’s wildlife runs on a delicate line between survival and extinction.
Despite its extensive potential, Pakistan’s wildlife is facing a rapid decline. Dozens of species that once revolve freely are now at risk or critical. There are many factors playing an important role in this loss: the destruction of residence due to illegal hunting, citizenship and forest harvesting, water pollution, lack of consciousness and conservation laws. With countless species that have shrunk and change climate change, there are nowhere to be left to the forests of the country. The conflict in the life of the human world has worsened, which has pushed animals to the margin of survival.
Against this disturbing background, there is a shining example of hope: protection of markur, Pakistan’s national animal. Once on the brink of extinction, the population of Markhur has returned significantly in recent years. According to the International Union for Protection of Nature, Markhur was threatened below in 2015 due to successful protection efforts. In Pakistan, according to reliable estimates, the population of Markhur has dropped from 1,500 to more than 5,500, mostly in Chitral, Gilgit Baltistan and some parts of Balochistan. This has been made possible through the changing community -based conservation programs and regulatory trophy hunting measures that encouraged the locals to protect the species rather than the species.
The success of the protection of the marakur is often linked to the trophy hunting programs, where a limited number of old, non -racist men are auctioned for international hunters. The permitted fee, which is often more than 100,000 in each hunting, is mostly instructed by local communities, which gives them a financial stake in the protection of forest life. Nevertheless, this approach is not ideal.
The victim of the trophy, while financially beneficial, gives rise to moral and environmental concerns. Critics say it commits wildlife and sets a dangerous view where a species of survival is linked to its financial value. Excessive and mismanagement cases have also been reported. The time has come for the trophy hunting to re -consider and regenerate and adopt more sustainable, non -deadly protection models that prefer long -term environmental balance.
Markor is not the only success story. Efforts to save the Indus River Dolphin have also shown encouraging results. Once only a few hundred, their population has now increased by more than 2,000 through rescue operations and awareness programs led by the WWF-Pakistan and Sindh Wildlife Department. Similarly, Blackbak has returned to some safe areas of Punjab. Chalton Abax and Punjab Yuriel are also showing signs of rehabilitation through national parks and social reserves.
With countless species that have shrunk and change climate change, there are nowhere to be left to the forests of the country. The conflict in the life of the human world has worsened, which has pushed animals to the margin of survival.
However, many species are in dire need of protection. The charming snow leopard still suffers from illegal hunting and residence loss. The open skin of its meat and scales is near the pelvis. Kashmir Musk Deer, Marco Polo Sheep and Balochistan Beer are tampeting all over the shore. The protection of these and other dangerous species is essential not only to protect biological diversity but also to maintain a healthy environmental system and to ensure Pakistan’s environmental future.
The recent leopard views in all the provinces, from Margala hills in Islamabad to the hills of Sindh and Balochistan, and from the hills of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, show some important things: Leopards are not limited to isolated pockets, but are part of Pakistan’s vast environmental fabric. This should be a wake -up call. There is an urgent need for a nationwide survey and protection plan to understand the leopard population and create a united conservation framework. India has been a good example. There, the leopard population has been documented and tracked in the states, resulting in the increase in protection protection measures and population. Pakistan can learn from this model to develop a leopard protection strategy spread over all the provinces.
The protection of forest life is not just about animals, it is also about people. The healthy ecosystem is the hidden life of human survival. They purify air and water, maintain soil fertility, manage the climate and jir the crops. Forests act as a natural buffer against floods and land sliding. Valleyland absorbs pollution. And mangroves protect coastal communities from storms. In rural areas, communities directly depend on nature for wood, medicinal plants and clean water. Protection also helps to preserve genetic diversity, which is essential for scientific research, resistance to diseases in crops and long -term health of the ecosystem.
Beyond environmental benefits, there is a lot of economic value in the protection of wildlife. Only Eco -Tourism can injure millions of people in local economies, which can create jobs for guides, rangers, craftsmen, hospitality providers and transport workers. National Parks and Wildlife reserves, if properly managed, can attract both domestic and international visitors, which increases the revenue of developed areas. Protection -related research attracts global funding and opens educational and scientific cooperation. Sustainable use of biological diversity can help community enterprises. In straight terms, when nature grows, economies grow.
To protect Pakistan’s biological diversity, a comprehensive approach is very important. Strengthening the laws of forestry protection and ensuring their strict implementation, the empowerment of local communities through a sense of ownership in education, privileges and protection efforts must work. Promoting environmental tourism that brings economic benefits without disturbing forest life can also play a role.
At the same time, national -level scientific surveys are essential for accurate identification and monitoring of weak species. Highlighting public awareness through educational campaigns will help promote a collective sense of responsibility towards nature. Most importantly, lessons learned from successful security efforts should be applied to protect other dangerous species across the country.
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