Struggle Toll on Kashmir Forests in 13-Year Conflict
In Srinagar, Kashmir’s forests suffer amid a prolonged India Pakistan dispute. Unarmed guards like Bashir Khan report 72 killed in 13 years while militants and timber poaching devastate hundreds of hectares of woodland since 1990. The region sees daily ceasefire line fire and militancy from multiple groups.
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Kashmir forests at risk from conflict and logging
In Jammu and Kashmir, insurgency and security crackdowns compound a population boom that fuels timber poaching and illegal hunting. Deforestation and habitat loss threaten wildlife like the Kashmiri red deer and snow leopards, while lake siltation and soil erosion menace Dal Lake and surrounding ecosystems. Conservation efforts exist but patrols are hampered by security zones and armed protection.
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