Sindh has a comprehensive network of protected areas. These protected areas contribute to the preservation and conservation of biodiversity, which provide basis for ecological health, natural balance and economic incentives through community participation.

The most important and famous protected areas of Sindh are Khirthar National Park, Haleji, Hudero, Keenjher, Drigh & Lungh lakes, Deh Akro-II, Nara Desert and Runn of Kutch Wildlife sanctuaries and Indus Dolphin, Nara, Pai forest, Surjan, Sumbak, Eri and Hothiano Game Reserves.

GAME RESERVES.

Ramsar

The Convention on Wetlands of International Importance specially as waterfowl habitat was signed in
Ramsar (Iran) in 1971 and came into force in December 1975. Pakistan ratified the convention in 1976.

For the purpose of this convention, "Watlands are areas of march, fen, peatland or water, whether
natural or artificial, permanent or temporary, with water that is static or flowing, fresh, brackish or
salt, including areas of marine water the depth of which at low tide does not exceed six meters".

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RAMSAR SITES.

1. Haleji Lake Wildlife Sanctuary .
2. Kinjhar Lake Wildlife Sanctuary .
3. Drigh Lake Wildlife Sanctuary .
4. Indus Dolphin Game Reserve.
5. Hub Dam Wildlife Sanctuary.
6. Nurriri-Jubo wetland complex.
7. Indus Delta.
8. Runn of Kutch Wildlife Sanctuary.
9. Deh Akro - ii Wildlife Sanctuary.

POTENTIAL NON PROTECTED AREAS.

1. Turtle beaches
2. Hamal Katchri
3. Pugri Lake
4. Manchhar Lake
5. Mehrano Private Reserve
6. Pitaro Dolphin School
7. Hillalo
8. Pachran