Forest, Wildlife & Environment Department Government of Gilgit-Baltistan

Forest, Wildlife & Environment Department
Government of Gilgit-Baltistan

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WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES

There are 2 wildlife sanctuaries which are part of the total area conserved. They provide to be a natural habitat for flora and fauna of the vicinity and are also a haven for study and research.

SATPARA (SKARDU)

The Satpara sanctuary is spread over 311 Sq Km of land and habituates Ibex, Snow Leopard, wolf, and a number of bird species.
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NALTER (GILGIT)

- Naltar Wildlife Sanctuary covers 272 sq km of the Naltar Valley to its juncture with the Hunza River, and is contiguous with the Pakora and Sherqila Game Reserves. A small population of Astor Markhor is found in the vicinity along with Snow Leopard and Ibex.
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