Forestry Awaran
Introduction
No state forest is reported in Awaran. However, the Department of Forest has planted 18,700 saplings on the land that is under the Department’s control. Moreover, 2,500 saplings have been distributed to the general public for planting and 7,900 saplings have been planted by the other government agencies. In this way an attempt has been made to achieve a plantation target of 30,000 saplings for 1996.
Major Vegetation
When compared with other districts there is less vegetation in the Awaran district. There are no forests and the trees are few and scanty; the date-palm trees are the most common. A few wild fig trees exist here and there in the hills and tamarix and willows are found in the Mashkai tehsil. The plants of the lower region are Otostegia Auohesi and Pyonotheco Spinosa. A spiny bush, Convolvulus Spinosus, is very common in the district.
Wildlife
According to the wildlife map, Sind ibex (Capra hircus) and chinkara (Gazella Gazella Bennetti) are found in Awaran district, but rarely. The species which have been declared endangered include the Balochistan black bear, urial (Ovis Orientalis), Houbara Bustard (Chlamydotis Undulata Macqueenil), and Sand grouses. The red fox (Vulvas Vulvas) and grey partridge are commonly found animals.
Bee-keeping
Only wild honey is locally used in the district and bee keeping is not reported anywhere in Awaran.
GO/NGO/Private Enterprise, etc. involvement in Forestry Development
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Coverage Forestry Services |
Local Govt. |
Prov. Govt. |
Fed. Govt. |
NGO |
Internat. Donor |
Private Entr. |
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Tree planting |
- |
xx |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Fuel wood cutting / processing |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
x |
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Fuel wood marketing |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
x |
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Timber wood cutting |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
x |
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Timber wood processing |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
x |
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Sale of timber |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
x |
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Game ranches |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
x |
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Legend: |
- x xx |
no involvement minor involvement substantial involvement |
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Conclusion and major Development Issues
Forestry is a neglected sector in Awaran, which needs attention of the Forest Department. The public can be motivated for tree plantation. Several wildlife species have been declared endangered and may become extinct if proper and vigilant measures are not taken.