Taunsa Barrage Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Punjab, Pakistan. In 1974, it was designated as a wildlife refuge. under the same year's introduction of the Punjab Wildlife Act. The sanctuary is made up of numerous ponds and lakes situated between embankments, as well as a sizable water reservoir.[1]
| Taunsa Barrage Wildlife Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
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| Location | Punjab, Pakistan |
| Coordinates | 30°32′N 70°51′E / 30.53°N 70.85°E |
| Area | 6,756 ha (16,690 acres) |
| Designation | Wildlife Sanctuary |
| Established | 1974 |
Flora and fauna
editThe sanctuary's vegetation includes a riverine forest and a wide variety of water plants. Waterfowl, especially Anatidae (ducks, geese, swans, etc.), which breed in the region, use it as a critical wintering place. Some species of cranes and shorebirds use it as a staging area as well.[2]
The Indus River Dolphin is one of the many fish, reptiles, birds, and mammals that call the sanctuary home. It has enormous potential to grow ecotourism in this region of Pakistan.[3]
Activities
editCommercial fishing, irrigating fields, gathering reeds, and recreation are among the human activities allowed in the sanctuary. Agriculture, animal grazing, and forestry are also practiced in the nearby areas.[4]
References
edit- ^ https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Muhammad-Chaudhry-13/publication/301894566_Taunsa_Barrage_Wildlife_Sanctuary_Biodiversity_Profile/links/572c212d08aef5d48d32842f/Taunsa-Barrage-Wildlife-Sanctuary-Biodiversity-Profile.pdf
- ^ "Taunsa Barrage | Ramsar Sites Information Service". Archived from the original on 2023-05-15. Retrieved 2023-06-11.
- ^ "Conserving nature: Govt approves Rs110m Taunsa Barrage wildlife project". 11 February 2015. Archived from the original on 1 March 2016. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
- ^ "Taunsa Barrage | Ramsar Sites Information Service". Archived from the original on 2023-05-15. Retrieved 2023-06-11.
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