Socio economic conditions, floral and faunal diversity of Lulusar Dutipatsar National Park was determined through interviewing 35 native respondents during July 2011.The nomads come to the park area from June to August and graze their livestock on the pastures. About 60-70 herdsmen come every year for grazing their livestock. The main sources of income for native people are livestock rearing, tourism and private jobs. It was found that about 90% of the people living in kacha houses and 80% of the people were illiterate. No basic facilities were available for indigenous people and visitors. During the survey, plants were collected from the surroundings of the park, besides a good number of wildlife species is also present in the park. Due to the increase in population and livestock, the flora and the fauna of the park are decreasing day by day due to heavy grazing. Based on the results, it was concluded that the government should take immediate action on priority basis to conserve the biodiversity of the park.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Objectives
- Material and Methodology
- Methodology
- Result and Discussion
- Respondent's/Age
- Martial Status
- Educational Status and level
- Educational and Level
- Occupation and Monthly Income
- House hold composition
- FLORAL DIVERSITY
- Medicinal plant
- Shrubs
- Table Flora of the Lulusar Dutipatsar National Park
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This study aims to investigate the flora and fauna of Lulusar Dutipatsar National Park in the Upper Kaghan Valley, Pakistan. Additionally, it aims to identify socio-economic factors influencing the park and suggest recommendations for biodiversity conservation and eco-tourism.
- Socio-economic conditions in the park
- Flora diversity and its medicinal importance
- Fauna diversity of the park, including threatened species
- Threats to the park's biodiversity
- Recommendations for conservation and sustainable tourism
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This section provides an overview of the Lulusar Dutipatsar National Park's location, geographical features, and the rationale for its establishment. The park's significance as a protected area for its unique flora and fauna is emphasized.
- Objectives: This chapter details the specific goals of the study, which include documenting the park's floral and faunal diversity, understanding the socio-economic context of the region, and proposing strategies for biodiversity conservation and eco-tourism development.
- Material and Methodology: This chapter describes the research methodology employed in the study. It highlights the primary data collection methods, including surveys and questionnaires administered to local residents and wildlife department staff, as well as secondary data collected from official documents and online resources.
- Result and Discussion: This section presents the findings of the research, covering aspects like the age and marital status of respondents, their educational backgrounds, and their primary occupations. It further examines the diversity of flora, highlighting the presence of medicinal plants, shrubs, and the various types of vegetation found within the park.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This research focuses on the Lulusar Dutipatsar National Park, its floral and faunal diversity, socio-economic conditions, biodiversity conservation, eco-tourism, medicinal plants, threatened wildlife, and sustainable management practices.
- Quote paper
- Abdul Haseeb (Author), 2011, Socio economic conditions: Floral and faunal diversity in the Lulusar Dutipatsar National Park in Upper Kaghan, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/206028
