Overview
Punjab Wildlife & Parks Department was established as Game Department in1934. The Department has a chequered history from 1934 – 1973 and the organization remained under administrative control of various departments. In 1973 it was declared as Punjab Wildlife & Parks Department and since then it is attached department of Forestry, Wildlife & Fisheries Department. Presently, it is headed by Director General, Wildlife & Parks Punjab, assisted by one Director and 10 Deputy Director Wildlife in the Punjab.
Punjab Wildlife & Parks Department was established as Game Department in1934. The Department has a chequered history from 1934 – 1973 and the organization remained under administrative control of various departments. In 1973 it was declared as Punjab Wildlife & Parks Department and since then it is attached department of Forestry, Wildlife & Fisheries Department. Presently, it is headed by Director General, Wildlife & Parks Punjab, assisted by one Director and 10 Deputy Director Wildlife in the Punjab.
Punjab Wildlife & Parks Department was established as Game Department in1934. The Department has a chequered history from 1934 – 1973 and the organization remained under administrative control of various departments. In 1973 it was declared as Punjab Wildlife & Parks Department and since then it is attached department of Forestry, Wildlife & Fisheries Department. Presently, it is headed by Director General, Wildlife & Parks Punjab, assisted by one Director and 10 Deputy Director Wildlife in the Punjab.
Mission
Management, Preservation, Conservation of Wildlife Diversity, Habitats and sustainable development.
Functions
- Protection of Wildlife through enforcement of Punjab Wildlife Act 1974 amended upto 2007 and Rule amended upto 2010.
- Captive breeding of endangered & indigenous / exotic wildlife species. Private sector participation in Wildlife Resources Management.
- Management of Protected Areas.
- Regulate sport hunting, Research & Surveys
Initiatives
Punjab Wildlife & Parks Department is playing a vital role in the conservation of Wildlife resources in the Province. The Department has established a chain of 16 Wildlife Parks / Zoos for public recreation, awareness and education. Educationist, conservationist and Wildlife lovers are motivated to participate in Wildlife Resources Management for future generations. The initiatives include re-introduction of Wildlife under natural habitats, establishment of Private Wildlife Breeding Farms, Private Game Reserves and formulation of Community Based Organizations (CBO’s) for trophy hunting of Urial. The means of subsistence have been made available to primary stakeholders. The feedback of initiatives taken by the department is very encouraging and public is inclined to join hands with Department to share benefits from Wildlife resources. This has generated public participation and invoked interest of public in wildlife at large.
Punjab Wildlife & Parks Department is playing a vital role in the conservation of Wildlife resources in the Province. The Department has established a chain of 16 Wildlife Parks / Zoos for public recreation, awareness and education. Educationist, conservationist and Wildlife lovers are motivated to participate in Wildlife Resources Management for future generations. The initiatives include re-introduction of Wildlife under natural habitats, establishment of Private Wildlife Breeding Farms, Private Game Reserves and formulation of Community Based Organizations (CBO’s) for trophy hunting of Urial. The means of subsistence have been made available to primary stakeholders. The feedback of initiatives taken by the department is very encouraging and public is inclined to join hands with Department to share benefits from Wildlife resources. This has generated public participation and invoked interest of public in wildlife at large.
Community Involvement
Community Involvement in Wildlife Sector has been ensured through appointment of Honorary officers at Province, Region and District level under section 3 of Punjab Wildlife Act, 1974 among the public.
Community Involvement in Wildlife Sector has been ensured through appointment of Honorary officers at Province, Region and District level under section 3 of Punjab Wildlife Act, 1974 among the public.
Legislation
Punjab wildlife Protection, Preservation, Conservation & Management Act, 1974 (Amended upto 2007 and Rules amended upto 2010) is available in the www.punjablawportal.gov.pk