The Dachigam National Park, nestled in the Kashmir Valley amid the Zabarwan mountains, faces imminent peril due to escalating urbanization in its vicinity, according to a study published in the Environmental Monitoring and Assessment journal in September 2023. Over the past 55 years, built-up areas surrounding the park expanded by a staggering 325 percent, resulting in habitat degradation and loss. The research, utilizing remote sensing and GIS technology, forecasts a 10 percent increase in future urban development, further threatening forests, shrublands, and pastures. The park, a vital conservation reserve, hosts endangered species like the hangul (Kashmir stag) and supports Dal Lake, a crucial water source for Srinagar city. The study highlights a 7 percent reduction in forest cover within the park and a 39 percent decline in natural habitat, indicating habitat fragmentation. The findings underscore the urgent need for sewage treatment plants and efficient mechanisms to safeguard the park's ecosystem. Similar anthropogenic pressures and climate change threats affect other protected areas in the Kashmir Himalaya, emphasizing the imperative for a multi-stakeholder approach and climate change adaptation plans.