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About Balkasar Research Complex |
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Balkasar Research Complex has established at an area of 500 canals at
Balkasar, Chakwal (closed to Balkasar Motorway Interchange). Various
kinds of researches are being carried out in this complex by Zoology and
Botany experts. The main aim of constructing this complex is to develop
a Bear Sanctuary for protection of the bears, which are rescued from
Bear Baiting. But researches are also being conducted on Avifauna, Fish,
Amphibians and Reptiles species. This research complex is composed of
different stations including.
Bear Sanctuary, also serving as
Mammalian Research Station
Avian Research Station
Herpetology Research Station
Olive Plantation
Construction of this complex was initiated in 2009. Construction plan
was made by experts and then it was accordingly implemented. This huge
project is managed and controlled by our dedicated field workers under
the supervision of zoology and botany specialists.
Bear Sanctuary:
Natural and home- like environment is provided to the rescued bears.
Injured bears are taken to the centre where they are treated by wild
life specialists. Bear center is mainly composed of following
structures.
Enclosures
There are two main enclosures, being electrically fenced. Water pools
and ponds have been constructed in one of these enclosures. Environment
of the enclosure is made natural by various ways so that bears can
perform different natural activities. Vegetation and plantation provide
suitable natural environment for bear’s survival. Tire swings are
designed for the recreation of bears.
Quarantines & Training areas
Attached with both enclosures, 8 quarantines are designed at the
beginning and 6 quarantines at the end of each enclosure (that open into
the satellite compound), so as to capture the bear easily from any
location within the enclosures. These quarantines are well designed,
each having a water pool. Attached with the quarantines are training
areas for bears, in order to make them used to of the current running
within the wires around enclosures. During period of stay of animal in
quarantines, the bear is kept on a regular check and is provided with
high energy vitamin-rich food, as per demands of the individual animal
till it overcomes its physical weakness and anemic condition.
Animal Control Race
Attached with the quarantines, are animal control races; 4 with
quarantines at front and 2 with quarantines at back of each enclosure
(that open into the satellite compound). It is the best and easy way to
retrieve bears from any enclosure and quarantine. Release and check up
of new arriving bears can be done in an easy way.
Satellite Compound
A satellite compound has been developed in sanctuary that connects
enclosure number one with enclosure number two. Through this satellite
division, it is possible to capture the bears easily into the associated
animal control races and carry out the concerned procedures.
Feeding & Monitoring Race
Here at Balkasar bear center, a comparatively long and broad race has
been developed between both the enclosures, so that easy observation of
bear’s activities is made possible.
Clinic
The main compound of the sanctuary comprises of eight rooms. Out of
which, one is clinic. The clinic has all the facilities for treatment
and minor operations of bears. In case of any emergency, bears are
shifted to this clinic where they are treated by wild life specialists
to bring them back to the high health state.
Office
An office has also been maintained and arranged for the sanctuary
manager. Manager keeps check on the working of staff and constantly
monitors the running of different projects.
Staff Room
A well organized guest room, for visitors has been arranged and managed.
A staff room for the workers will also be ready soon.
Kitchen
A kitchen for facilitation of staff members has been constructed as
well, where bread cooking for bears is also managed. Tandoor is being
set for bear bread cooking.
Workshop
A well equipped workshop is also present, for maintenance of tasks at
the sanctuary.
Water Tank & observatory
For ensuring smooth supply of water, a giant water tank, is constructed.
Observational point is also setup at the top of this water tank for
observation of wildlife and other associated buildings around the
sanctuary.
Avian research Station
Avian research station has been setup at Balkasar Research Centre to
monitor and research the bird species. Detailed research is conducted by
constantly monitoring through latest equipment and trained field workers
observations. Sighting results are derived by local and global sighting
results. Near threatened and endangered bird species are mainly focused
and experts’ recommendations are used for the long term survival of
these birds. Birds’ classification, ecosystem, seasonal migration, feed,
reproduction and ecology are studied in detail by the experts of the
field. Birds watching points are being planned to situate at different
places of the area for research students and nature lovers. BRC Avian
Research Station is honored to conduct surveys with intensive research
on bird species in the various areas of Pakistan.
Herpetolgy Research Station
Herpetology Research Station is developed for the research study and
conservation of reptiles and amphibians. Latest resources are available
to the scientists for better understanding of Reptiles and Amphibians
biology. Samples are collected from different areas and preserved for
research.
Olive Plantation
Olive plantation is practiced at Balkasar for research and conservation.
Olive plant is cultivated and researched to increase its production.
Planning is being made to expand the setup and number of plants for
research and development.
Source: official site of
BRC (2012)
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