Tral WLS Vital Corridor For Hangul Conservation: Report

Tral Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS) has emerged as a crucial link in survival of Hangul—the critically endangered Kashmir stag, acting as a natural corridor between Dachigam National Park and its historical habitats in Shikargah and Overa.

- Observer News Service

This connectivity aligns with the findings of the latest Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE) 2020-2025 report, a copy of which also lies with Kashmir Observer which rated Dachigam's management as ‘Very Good" but stressed the urgent need for expanding conservation efforts into a ‘Greater Dachigam Landscape’, a proposal that specifically highlights strengthening wildlife corridors such as Tral WLS to ensure long-term Hangul survival.

“This sanctuary serves as a critical corridor for the movement of Hangul between Dachigam NP and its historical range areas of Shikargah and Overa. There are no villages within the PA, and it benefits from good coordination with the Forest Protection Force, territorial divisions, and security forces,” reads the MEE report.