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Khunjerav National Park is Pakistan's third largest national park. The park was established in 1974.

Disclaimer: *This not an official page of Khunjerab National Park* Khun-zerav National Park wrongly known as khunjerab is a National park in Gilgit Baltistan of Pakistan.

23/11/2025

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Photo: Chris McLennan

23/11/2025

A camera installed in Khunjerav to monitor wild species has captured clear footage showing four snow leopards. The motion-activated camera recorded all four animals moving within the same area, providing visible details of their physical features, movement patterns, and natural behavior. The footage confirms the active presence of snow leopards in the high-altitude habitat of Khunjerav and demonstrates the effectiveness of the camera-monitoring system in documenting the number and activity of this rare and protected species.

14/11/2025

Did you know that technology is helping communities and wildlife coexist better in northern Pakistan?

Kate Vanelli, Lead of the Living with Big Cats Initiative at WWF-International, shares her experience visiting the AI-powered camera traps installed in Khyber Gojal. These smart devices are helping predict animal movement, reduce conflict, and keep both people and wildlife safe.

Watch to see how innovation is reshaping conservation.

09/11/2025

خشک سالی کے باعث بلوچستان میں جنگلی حیات کو خطرہ، محکمہ جنگلات نے جانوروں کے لیے خوراک اور پانی کی فراہمی شروع کر دی
تفصیلات: https://bbc.in/47uz58C

10/09/2025

Development or Environmental Loss?

The administration of Yasin valley in Gilgit Baltistan has recently launched an anti-encroachment operation along the Yasin–Gilgit main road. As part of the campaign, roadside trees and structures are being removed to restore the original width of the road and ensure smooth traffic flow.

On the surface, the move appears to be aimed at public convenience and traffic management, but it has sparked serious questions. The large-scale cutting of trees is not only damaging the natural beauty of the region but also poses a threat to the fragile environment of Gilgit-Baltistan. The region is already facing the impacts of climate change, frequent floods, and melting glaciers. In such circumstances, the destruction of trees — nature’s first line of defense against environmental disasters — is deeply concerning.

What makes the situation even more troubling is the contradiction in policy. When these trees were planted decades ago, the government and administration took no action. They remained silent for years, allowing trees to grow and integrate into the landscape. Now, after decades, the very same trees are being axed in the name of anti-encroachment. This not only undermines public trust but also reflects policy inconsistency, where negligence in the past has now turned into destruction of public assets.

The campaign has drawn sharp criticism from the public. Citizens argue that while removing encroachments may be necessary, the administration should have paired this with a reforestation or compensatory plantation program. Sustainable development cannot be achieved merely by widening roads; it requires balancing infrastructure needs with environmental protection.

We believe that while the anti-encroachment initiative may have administrative merit, it risks long-term environmental damage in an already vulnerable region. The government and local authorities must ensure that alongside clearing encroachments, they launch an extensive tree-plantation campaign to restore ecological balance. In regions like Gilgit-Baltistan, development should never come at the cost of destroying the very environment that sustains life.

Video via Pamir Times

08/09/2025

Quratulain Balouch Attack Sparks Debate on Brown Bear Conservation

The Brown Bear of Deosai and Our Shared Future

Pakistani singer Quratulain Balouch recently survived an attack by a Himalayan brown bear while camping in Deosai National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan. Fortunately, she is now out of danger. Yet, this incident raises a larger and urgent question: are we prepared to coexist with the Himalayan brown bear?

The Himalayan brown bear is considered an umbrella species — its survival ensures the health of an entire ecosystem. But its habitat is shrinking rapidly. Expanding human settlements, deforestation, overgrazing, and climate change have pushed the species into a precarious corner. Increasingly, these bears are venturing into human settlements, not only preying on livestock but also scavenging for food waste in villages, tents, and even homes.

Research has already documented a sharp rise in human-bear conflict. Farmers are losing crops and livestock; local communities live in fear, while the bears, deprived of natural food sources, are being forced into dangerous encounters.

The attack on Quratulain Balouch is not an isolated incident but a warning. If timely measures are not taken, human lives will remain at risk, and the future of this rare and charismatic species will be equally threatened.

The way forward lies in collective responsibility. Authorities and local communities must work together on waste management, regulated livestock grazing, and awareness campaigns about bear behavior. Climate change, too, must be treated not as a distant slogan but as an immediate challenge that directly affects survival in the Himalayas.

The brown bear of Deosai reminds us that we share this land with more than just ourselves. Whether we choose to see it as an enemy or as a fellow dweller will determine not only its fate — but also our own.

30/08/2025

The 2025 Wildlife Champions
Snow Leopard Award (National) – Muhammad Ismail, AJK Wildlife Department
From Gurez Valley in Neelum District, Muhammad Ismail has been a tireless defender of Musk Deer National Park since 2009. Known for his fearlessness, he has faced armed confrontations, rescued endangered species, and filed a record nine wildlife violation cases last year. His meticulous field records and community outreach make him a model ranger for the nation.

Read More about it on our official Newsletter
https://slf.org.pk/journal_type/monthly-newsletter/ -df_2050/1/

29/08/2025

HARD TIME ON HUMANITY
🌊 Punjab is facing its worst floods in decades, with rivers overflowing, over 1.5 million people displaced, and thousands of villages submerged. Rescue teams, the Pakistan Army, and volunteers are working around the clock to evacuate families, provide food, and set up relief camps, while communities struggle with the loss of homes, crops, and livelihoods. 💔🙏

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