INTRODUCTION
Islamabad city is located against the backdrop of Margallah Hills at the northern edge of Potowar plateau situated at 33˚ 49’ latitudes and 72˚longitudes, at an altitude of 457 to 610 meters in the semi-arid zone with moderate summers and winters.
About 1.75 million species have been identified on earth, though estimates range from 3 to 100 million (CBD 1992). While considering the Global Biodiversity Index (UNEP-WCMC 2002), our country Pakistan is located in such a position, where there is medium level of species richness. The species diversity of Pakistan includes: about, 5,500 to 6,000 species of vascular plants (Nasir & Ali 1979) and around 3,000 indigenous crop varieties. The faunal diversity includes; 174 mammals (BAP 2000),
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Threats to species and ecosystem have never been so great as they are today. Human population places greater demands on ecosystems, as a result species extinction continues at an alarming rate (WWF 1998).Ecosystems are being fragmented or eliminated. Population of innumerable species is declining and many are already extinct. These extinctions are irreversible (BirdLife 2004) and pose a threat to our own well-being. The loss of biodiversity often reduces the productivity of ecosystems and weakens their ability to deal with natural disasters such as floods, droughts, and hurricanes, and with human- caused stresses, such as pollution and climate change. Today the ecological threat is greatest with continuing loss, fragmentation and degradation of habitats. The biodiversity is fast heading towards complete annihilation (IUCN 2000). Loss of habitats is the principal cause of the present high rate of global extinction and poses a severe threat to all ecosystems (UNEP-WCMC 1998). Keeping in view its tremendous value, efforts are being made to conserve biodiversity around the …show more content…
It was established on 27th April 1980 by the Federal Government, vide order No. S.R.O 443 [1] /80. (ICT), in order to preserve the natural landscape of the surroundings of the capital city and biodiversity of the area. The total area of the National Park is 158,83 hectres (Management Plan 1992).The park area represents a scrub forest ecosystem which is considered to be of great ecological importance due to its species diversity. The proximity of the park to the capital city is its uniqueness. Due to the variety of its land- use types, the Margallah Hills National Park is considered as a remarkable blend of cultural, biological, physiographic and recreational avenues.It is located in the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) and forms the northern boundary of Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan. The area of park lies between geographical coordinates: 33 °36’ to 36 °33’ N latitude and 72 ° 50’ to 73 °26’ E
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Or another example of a solution is to build parking lots for these areas miles away from the park, which would make tourists emerge from their mechanized vehicles and actually experience nature. Management issues within his ideas would the public’s response to them. Many people want the quickest and easiest way to view natural areas, and the idea
Not bustling and boisterous as Melbourne or Sydney, Perth is attractive with its gentle and peaceful beauty. With fresh air, spectacular natural landscape of the farms flooded in sunshine and green parks, Perth is always among the most favorite tourist destinations. Kings Park is situated in Perth, Western Australia. With an area of over 400 acres, this park has become one of the largest park, even larger than the Central Park in New York. Kings Park possesses huge collection of plants and birds.
On the other hand, the west side of the region features land made from volcanoes. With our plan, all the areas can become conscious of humans, and the environment can stay clean. If the environment is and stays clean in the natural systems, the biodiversity of wildlife will be living in a healthier environment and succeed. If it becomes too polluted the biodiversity of the wildlife would likely decrease. It will not just affect one or two species, but all species of wildlife.
Have you ever heard the deafening trumpet of an elephant or witnessed the quick and sudden turns of a cheetah? These natural wonders are merely a fraction of the countless species that compose the complex web of life on Earth. However, the continued presence of these creatures is becoming increasingly jeopardized, as human activities like habitat destruction and poaching are carried out. Enter the wildlife protection community, a network of passionate individuals who devote their efforts to preserving endangered species and their associated habitats. The wildlife protection community is a committed group of individuals who recognize the importance of conserving these creatures and their natural surroundings in order to maintain biodiversity,
Forest protection is a whole new branch related and linked with conservation, protection involves protecting the areas in which wildlife move to. Protection of all life where its marine or not. As well as protection of the parks and sites along with plants in order to reach their maximum growth. Since approximately 94 percent of forests is public property forest management teams have to keep a closer look on what’s happening to the
In the testimony before the House Committee on the Public Lands on June 1913, Pinchot (an advocate for conservationists) stated that “the use of the park will be enormously increased” (Pinchot and Raker 2). This means the the ability to have multiple use of the land can allow the government to create more than just an attraction site, but also create activities and different things people can do there for a price. Also in the testimony before the House Committee on the Public Lands on June 1913, Pinchot also stated that “the national park will be visited by a very large number of people who cannot visit them now” (Pinchot and Raker). This gives government the opportunity to make money, because people would pay money in order to see the beauty of the land now that it is cleared up.
Because of this, many native species are dying out.
Deforestation results in the loss of biodiversity Deforestation is having its most devastating effect on biodiversity in tropical rainforests. The destruction of millions of hectares of forests by human activities means: • The removal of the bases of numerous food webs • The loss of habitats for many species of flora and
The extinction rate is one hundred to a thousand times greater than it was before the human species evolved on the planet. Currently, Earth is in its sixth mass extinction, with one sixth of all species going extinct. If all of these species go extinct, humans will also be greatly harmed (Worrall). Humans can not continue without the great interconnected biodiversity we currently have, because all animals on the planet are inter-connected in their habits and way of life. If we begin to destroy minor food chains from small-scale animals going extinct, greater and greater
In this paper, I have attempted to present an understanding of Pakistan-India conflict by using constructivism theory of international relations. There are many reasons other than strategic reason causing this conflict like differences in ideologies, norms and beliefs. There are also cultural differences between these two nations. 2. Pakistan-India Conflict an overview South Asia is considered a region of great importance in the world.
Stance: The Government should develop country parks for housing purpose After investigating on different advantages and disadvantages of the government developing country parks for housing purpose, with reference to the parameters based on the coverage and the effectiveness of the development, the Hong Kong Government should develop country parks for housing purposes. Those parameters should be considered as the development of country parks can benefit a large group of people and the effectiveness can be measured by the ease of development. Parameter 1: Effectiveness
It is a place that people can escape the harsh and cruelness of the world through enjoying the peace and serenity of nature. Many people don't take into account and admire the surroundings that were created for us. This is why I have chosen to observe my own public park. February 6, 2016 was a rather unusual winter day because of the high temperatures that was in the 90° F. During the early afternoon when I arrived
It occurs due to rise in global warming which occurs due to increase in temperature of atmosphere by burning of fossils fuels and release of harmful gases by industries. Climate change has various harmful effects but not limited to melting of polar ice, changes in seasons, occurrence of new diseases, frequent occurrence of floods and change in overall weather scenario. • Loss of Biodiversity: Human activity is leading to the extinction of species and habitants and loss of bio-diversity. Eco systems, which took millions of years to perfect, are in danger when any species population is decimating. Balance of natural processes like pollution is crucial to the survival population is decimating.
INTRODUCTION Geo Politics is defined as the impact created by a country on other neighbouring countries due to its Geopolitical position. This impact also affects the politics of the region as a whole. Pakistan is at a location which is of great importance in political ,strategic and economic sectors. It has been centre of activities of great powers since the start and has witnessed intervention of three great powers i.e Britain, USSR, and USA. Pakistan is located in Southern Asia and shares border with four countries which include India, Afghanistan, China and Iran all of which are of great importance in the international politics and play a major role in it.