Abstract
Satellite Remote Sensing has become an important tool for monitoring of protected areas. Fortunately Remote Sensing technology is a promising solution to the problem of accessibility. Using satellite remote sensing coupled with geographic information systems technologies have provided the capabilities to develop a database of information that permits systematic monitoring of national parks (protected areas) and an effective means of protecting National Parks from the anthropogenic activities. The Hazarganji-Chiltan National Park is one of the 25 declared national parks of Pakistan, which falls in IUCN Category V. According to the latest research available data, nine species of large mammals while 21 species of small mammals were recorded, Avifauna comprises of 36 Resident and 84 Migratory species, among reptiles, 15 lizards and 9 species of snakes and only one testudine was recorded. The Chiltan Markhor (Capra aegagrus chialtanensis) is endemic in Pakistan and is listed as critically endangered in the IUCN Red Data book, found in this area. The Hazar Ganji National Park was established in 1980 for the protection of this endemic species. From that day to now mostly population of this endemic species is gradually increasing. The only threat is the unstable political situation in that area.
