FLORA & FAUNA OF J&K

By Vivek Pandita
 CHINAR

Grows upto 25 m.

Locally known as“ BOOUNE”

It is “KING OF TREES” In Kashmir.

Its fuel has a very high calorific value.

Naseem Bagh in Srinagar is famous for Chinar.

Scientific name – Plantanus Orientalis.

It is deciduous trees.
PINE TREE

It is found in Pir Panjal Range.

They thrive in full sun and poor soil.

In recent s these trees become very popular

because they are used in ornaments etc. by
the Kashmiris.
SILVER FIR

This tree could reach to the height of 60 metres.

Scientific name – Abies Webbiana

It is a tall and everegreen tree having strong

branches.

Its leaves are used to treat mild headache and

relieve mental stress.
DEODHAR

Scientific name – Cedrus Deodara.

It is a large evergreen tree reaching to a

height of 40 – 50 m.

Its leaves are needle like mostly 2.5 – 5 cm

Derives from sanskrit term “ devadaru”

which means “ woods of the gods”.

Its wood is in great demand as building

material because of its durability, rot –
resistant character and fine.

It is a ideal wood for constructing house

boat in Srinagar
 HANGUL

Scientific name – Cervus Elaphus Hanglu.

Known as Kashmiri Stag or Kashmiri Red

Deer.

Found in Dachigam National Park.

IUCN status - Critically Endangered .

Project Hangul was initiated in 1970.

 IBEX
IUCN status – Least Concern.

Scientific Name – Capra Ibex.

Ibex are very nimble. They can Jump

moret han 6 feet.

A dark Brown Goat with dull white saddle

patch.

Sighted at kanji Wildlife Sanctuary And

Hemis and Kishtwar National Park.

Breeding Period for Ibex is known as Rut.

MUSK DEER

Scientific name – Moschus Chrysagaster

IUCN status – Endangered

Commonly found in Kishtwar National Park,

Jammu & Limber Wildlife Sanctuary, Kashmir.

They are generally hunted for their scented

glands, which are commonly used in Perfumes.
 MARKHOR

Scientific Name – Capra falconeri.

IUCN status -Critically Endangered.

National Animal of Pakistan.

It is known as Screw Horn or Screw

Horned Goat.

Pir Panjal Markhor is the largest wild goat

in the world.

Commonly sighted in Limber , Lachipora

and Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary.
SNOW LEOPARD

IUCN status – Vulnerable.

Scientific Name – Panthera Uncia or

Uncia.

Also known as OUNCE.

The tail is very thick due to fat storage.

It act as a blanket to protect its face when

asleep.
 BLACK NECKED CRANE

Scientific Name – Grus Antigone.

IUCN Status - VULNERABLE.

Found in and remote parts of India.

Tibetian plateau.

Regularly seen in Tso – moriri

Lake ,Ladakh.

Known as Tibetan Crane.

 HIMALAYAN TAHR

Scientific name – Himitragus Jemlahicus.

Natural enemies are Snow Leopord.

IUCN status - Near threatened.

It has dense , reddish brown woolly coat with

thick undercoat.

Occassionally found in Kishtwar National

Park.