Bajwat, an internationally important wetland is located in Sialkot district of Pakistan.The study area “Bajwat” is located in district Sialkot (32°62 N and 74°60 E) of Punjab province in Pakistan. Bajwat, the northern part of Sialkot district, covers an area of 19452 hectares
(48068 acres). The area is a wetland of international importance due to the presence of Marala Headworks, Munawar Tawi, Jam
mu Tawi, many nullahs, and ponds. Marala Headworks built in
1965-68, is located in the south-west corner of the area.Two canals, Upper Chenab and Marala-Ravi link canal, and come out from MaralaHeadworks. Jammu city is located in the East side of the area while Jourian city of Indian occupied Kashmir is in the North side. About 60 Kilometer boundary in the eastern and northern sides is the control line between Pakistan and Indian occupied Kashmir.The area is sub-mountainous and 800 feet above the sea level.In addition to this natural habitat, the area
also harbors agricultural fields. Besides fulfilling the food requirements of human population, these agricultural fields serve as “food reservoirs” for avian as well as other
wildlife species. Three Jungles are also located in Southern part of Bajwat at the bank of river Tawi. Total area of these Jungles is about 2015 hectares (4978 acres).
