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 th
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JAMMU: The third meeting of J&K Biodiversity Council was held today at Van Bhawan, Jammu under the Chairmanship of Dr. Mohit Gera, PCCF/HoFF & Chairman J&K Biodiversity Council.The Biodiversity Council was constituted by Government