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The Malakandi National Park (Urdu: مالاکنڈی نیشنل پارک) is a protected territory situated in the Kaghan Forest Division of the Mansehra District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan.

History

The provincial government designated it a national park in January 2022 in an effort to protect and conserve the flora and animals, as well as their habitats in varied ecosystems. This park is situated among the Nuri Bichla and Chitta Par reserve forests in the Jared subdivision, as well as the Malakand, Mukhair, and Manna reserve forests in the Balakot subdivision. It covers an area of 19,971 acres.[1][2]

Controversies

The National Park is currently facing a significant threat due to a proposed de-notification. The Secretary to the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has initiated the process by submitting a summary to the Chief Minister. This action has been met with criticism from multiple stakeholders, including wildlife department officials, bio-environmentalists, and legal experts, who express concerns about the potential negative impacts on the environment and wildlife.[3]

References

  1. ^ "New national parks, conservancies and sites to protect wildlife, habitat".
  2. ^ "Govt notifies 11 sites as 'protected areas' for wildlife conservation". 16 January 2022.
  3. ^ "Move to denotify 3 forests as national parks opposed".


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