PESHAWAR: In a significant move to protect forests and wildlife, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has reached out to the federal government, urging the declaration of the Koh Suleman mountain range as a wildlife conservancy. The initiative, spearheaded by KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, aims to preserve the unique biodiversity of the region and mitigate the adverse effects of climate change.
On the instructions of Chief Minister Gandapur, the KP Forest Department has written to the Ministry of Environmental Coordination, emphasizing the need for collaboration among KP, Punjab, and Balochistan to declare the Koh Suleman range a trans-boundary wildlife conservancy. The mountain range spans across the three provinces and is home to rare plant species and wildlife, making it a region of immense ecological importance.
The letter highlights that Koh Suleman is a habitat for some of the rarest flora and fauna, and its protection is crucial for global biodiversity conservation. By safeguarding this unique ecosystem, the mountain range could gain international recognition. Additionally, the preservation of Koh Suleman’s ecosystem is vital for combating climate change and ensuring the well-being of local communities.
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Sources reveal that the KP government has already initiated several measures to protect wildlife within its portion of the Koh Suleman range. However, since the mountain range extends into Punjab and Balochistan, the KP government stresses the need for uniform conservation efforts across all three provinces. The letter to the federal government underscores that the success of KP’s initiatives depends on coordinated action by Punjab and Balochistan.
The KP government has urged the federal government to play a pivotal role in declaring the entire Koh Suleman range a trans-boundary wildlife conservancy. This step would ensure a unified approach to protecting the region’s rare wildlife and habitats, fostering collaboration among the provinces for long-term ecological preservation.
