Kamal Ban National Park

Kamal Ban National Park
کمال بان نیشنل پارک
Location	Mansehra District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Area	5,456 acres
Established	January 2022
Managed by	Provincial administration

The Kamal Ban National Park (Urdu: کمال بان نیشنل پارک) is a protected region located in the Mansehra District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. [1]

History

In January 2022, the provincial administration established Kamal Ban National Park as a national park, as part of its efforts to maintain and protect species and their respective habitats in a variety of ecosystems. This park is situated inside the Kaghan Forest Division and encompasses a total area of 5,456 acres.[2][3]

Controversies

The National Park is currently under the threat of a proposed de-notification. The Secretary to the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has submitted a summary to the Chief Minister advocating for the de-notification of the national park. However, this move has faced opposition from various stakeholders, who are concerned about its potentially adverse effects on the environment and wildlife.[4]

References

1. "Northwestern Pakistan increases number of protected areas for wildlife conservation". Arab News PK. January 22, 2022.
2. "New national parks, conservancies and sites to protect wildlife, habitat".
3. "Govt notifies 11 sites as 'protected areas' for wildlife conservation". 16 January 2022.
4. "Move to denotify 3 forests as national parks opposed".