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 ....
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