Ponum Nasir, Uzma Manzoor, Nasim Samreen, Shaista Aslam, Laraiba Noor and Tahira A. Lateef
Keywords: Local community, natural resources, trophy hunting, ecotourism, threatened species
Abstract: In Pakistan, Gilgit Baltistan is a beautiful part of the country and famous for its different green valleys, mighty rivers, rich biodiversity, beautiful wetlands and snowy mountains. There are about 54 species of mammals, 230 species of birds and 17 species of fishes, while 62 protected areas for conservation of flora and fauna. In recent years community-based conservation has developed on a large scale with the help of indigenous people. The native community has also been provided with assistance to the conservation of biodiversity and cultural assets in a sustainable manner. Local community has made exceptional efforts to established conservation and management policies with local administration.This paper has reviewed the establishment of community conservation activities and the role of native people in conservation of natural resources, wildlife habitat and trophy hunting program in Gilgit Baltistan.
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