| Kamal Ban National Park | |
|---|---|
| کمال بان نیشنل پارک | |
| Location | Mansehra District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan |
| Area | 5,456 acres |
| Established | January 2022 |
| Managed by | Provincial administration |
The Kamal Ban National Park (Urdu: کمال بان نیشنل پارک) is a protected region located in the Mansehra District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. [1]
History
In January 2022, the provincial administration established Kamal Ban National Park as a national park, as part of its efforts to maintain and protect species and their respective habitats in a variety of ecosystems. This park is situated inside the Kaghan Forest Division and encompasses a total area of 5,456 acres.[2][3]
Controversies
The National Park is currently under the threat of a proposed de-notification. The Secretary to the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has submitted a summary to the Chief Minister advocating for the de-notification of the national park. However, this move has faced opposition from various stakeholders, who are concerned about its potentially adverse effects on the environment and wildlife.[4]
References
- ↑ "Northwestern Pakistan increases number of protected areas for wildlife conservation". Arab News PK. January 22, 2022.
- ↑ "New national parks, conservancies and sites to protect wildlife, habitat".
- ↑ "Govt notifies 11 sites as 'protected areas' for wildlife conservation". 16 January 2022.
- ↑ "Move to denotify 3 forests as national parks opposed".
