Biological Diversity and Tropical Forestry Analysis: Pakistan
FAA 118/119 Annex Pakistan has some of the world’s rarest animals and plants but these are now in danger of disappearing forever due to overuse and loss of natural habitat. While people are without doubt a most valuable resource in Pakistan, uncontrolled population growth puts ever-increasing pressures on the country’s natural resource base. Misguided economic policies have widened inequalities and forced rural people and others to exploit biodiversity at rates that are no longer sustainable. As a result, processes such as deforestation, overgrazing, soil erosion, salinity and waterlogging have become major threats to the remaining biodiversity in Pakistan. The continuing loss of this forest habitat with its associated fauna and flora will have serious implications for the nation’s other natural and agro-ecosystems. The recently completed Biodiversity Action Plan for Pakistan provides a comprehensive review of the current status and develops proposals for action. USAID/Pakistan Interim Strategic Plan FY 2003-2005 Prepared in 2004.
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Biological Diversity and Tropical Forestry Analysis: Pakistan
FAA 118/119 Annex Pakistan has some of the world’s rarest animals and plants but these are now in danger of disappearing forever due to overuse and loss of natural habitat. While people are without doubt a most valuable resource in Pakistan, uncontrolled population growth puts ever-increasing pressures on the country’s natural resource base. Misguided economic policies have widened inequalities and forced rural people and others to exploit biodiversity at rates that are no longer sustainable. As a result, processes such as deforestation, overgrazing, soil erosion, salinity and waterlogging have become major threats to the remaining biodiversity in Pakistan. The continuing loss of this forest habitat with its associated fauna and flora will have serious implications for the nation’s other natural and agro-ecosystems. The recently completed Biodiversity Action Plan for Pakistan provides a comprehensive review of the current status and develops proposals for action. USAID/Pakistan Interim Strategic Plan FY 2003-2005 Prepared in 2004.
