Abstract
Shakarparian is known for its scenic beauty and wilderness and has a significant recreational value. It is a part of Margalla Hills National Park (MHNP), Islamabad and can be a good recourse to conduct various environmental studies. This study was aimed to explore the overall biodiversity of Shakarparian forest in terms of flora and its associated fauna. Phytosociological survey was carried out in order to identify the existing plant communities. The plant associations were then correlated to the existing fauna of the area. The results will provide the baseline data to support further studies on biodiversity analysis of ecologically rich natural recourse base of our country. A total of 155 Animal species have been observed in the study area. Out of these species 23 species of Mammals, 104 of Birds, 22 of Reptiles and 6 species of Amphibians have been recorded. The dominating plant species of the zone are Cassia fistula, Carrisa apeca, and Lantana camara.
Highlights
Margalla Hills National Park (MHNP) was established in 1980 under S.R.O 443 (1)/80 and include Margalla Hills range (12,605 hectors) located at North of Islamabad city, Rawal Lake (1,902 hectors), Shakarparian (1376 hectors)
The average of three points in Shakarparian was considered as the data of Shakarparian and the average of three points of Islamabad was considered as the data of urban Islamabad
Different strategies were adapted for different groups to study
Summary
Margalla Hills National Park (MHNP) was established in 1980 under S.R.O 443 (1)/80 and include Margalla Hills range (12,605 hectors) located at North of Islamabad city, Rawal Lake (1,902 hectors), Shakarparian (1376 hectors). Margalla Hills National Park consists of dry and semi-evergreen vegetation and is a habitat to numerous species of animals and birds because it combines three types of landscapes. It offers outstanding recreational and educational opportunities to the people of our country. About a hundred thousand visitors from Pakistan and abroad, visit the MHNP each year. With only five percent of land area in Pakistan under forest cover and very few parks, MHNP is an exceptional natural asset. Poor capture of revenues and limited budgetary allocations limit its potential and underscore the need of new strategies to help in maintaining this park efficiently
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