Acronyms and Abbreviations

Developmental activities: In this modern era the human population is increasing in higher rate and habitation, the developmental activities in the region and conversion of land for the purpose of agriculture has been damaging the wild habitat and ultimately increasing stress on

Controlled hunting: To control the hunting the check posts should be established for keeping vigilance at important points on uncontrolled hunting. Due to shortage of infrastructure in Sindh Wildlife Department like as transport system and staff failed to stop hunting so that the officials must enhance staff and transport. The Wildlife authorities must consider strengthen-

Ecotourism: The area of Nara Wetland Complex is a best site for promoting ecotourism. For sighting of wildlife and bird watching the watch towers at potential points and other facilities should be developed for promoting community based conservation tourism. The people of local community should be participated and benefited from all this tourism activates. From local community the youth should be trained as a volunteers and co-guides. These health activities will provide the incentives to the local community as a source of income generating

Promote participatory wildlife management and conservation: For promoting participation in wildlife management and conservation the institutional capacity of community based orga-

This research study on "Ecology and Environmental Assessment of Nara Desert Wetland Complex, (NDWC) Khairpur, Sindh-Pakistan" was financially supported by University of Sindh

The research study of "Ecology and Environmental Assessment of Nara Desert Wetland

I am very thankful to WWF-Pakistan and Sindh Wildlife Department for their support during

Complex, (NDWC) Khairpur, Sindh-Pakistan"; has there is no conflict of interest.

the existing wildlife. Recommendation:

78 Community and Global Ecology of Deserts

ing of Sindh Wildlife Department in the region.

activity and an alternative livelihood source.

nizations in the region should be developed.

Notes/Thanks/Other Declarations

the collection of data in the studied areas of NDWC.

Acknowledgements

Jamshoro, Sindh- Pakistan.

Conflict of interest

