Environment and Wildlife

Forests

• 20194 Sq Km area (8128 sq km Kashmir, 12066 sq km Jammu) is under forests, comprising 47.80% of the total geographical area of the UT, 18% of the area is very dense, 39% area is moderately dense and 43% is open.
• For protecting flora and fauna, about 4861.28 sq.km have been notified as Protected Area Network comprising of 4 National Parks, 14 Wildlife Sanctuaries and 30 Conservation Reserves (including 14 wetlands) for conservation of wildlife.

Wildlife

• In Jammu and Kashmir, with its varied geography, climate, and vegetation, wildlife thrives.
• The snow leopard, a rare and elusive survivor ....