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| October 18, 2009 | Deforestation, human intervention threatens Dachigam national park in J-K | | Srinagar:
The Dachigam National
Park in Jammu and Kashmir is facing threat from deforestation, neglect in preservation,
man-animal conflict and global warming. The park was once well-known for its natural beauty. Dachigam National
Park is situated about 22 kms northeast from Srinagar, and covers an area of 141
square kilometres with altitude ranging from 5500 ft to 14000 ft above sea level.
It is the only habitat for the highly endangered Hangul or Kashmir Stag. Other
wild residents of the park include the Himalayan Black Bear, few species of the
goat including Markhor and Ibex, Leopard and the rare snow Leopard, musk deer
and the Himalayan Marmot. The national park is now facing danger as two decades
of turmoil in and around the Kashmir Valley has shorn the sanctuary of its charm.
Locals are constructing houses close to this park and wildlife authorities have
failed to stop massive deforestation around the park, while global warming and
encroachment into the habitat of wild animals by human beings has seen a massive
rise in the past few years. R, D Tiwari, Chief Wildlife Warden of Jammu and Kashmir,
termed the man-animal conflict as a challenge "difficult to curb", and believes
that the developmental needs of man in the region have risen making it a prime
reason to disturb the flora and fauna of the national park. “There is a rise in
man-animal conflict. Land requirements have increased and developmental needs
have increased. Interference has increased and also noise level. We need to take
care of these aspects in such a way that the natural habitat does not get disturbed.
Certain guidelines by State Protection by Wild life act, Central empowered Committee,
Honourable Supreme Court should be followed to protect our habitat,” Tiwari said.
Tiwari also wished that more awareness had to be created about the importance
of nature and wildlife conservation. | |
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