Srinagar, Nov. 30 -- With thousands of migratory birds already arriving at key wetlands in Kashmir and more expected in the coming days, the Wildlife Protection Department has intensified restoration work across major wetland sites under a structured conservation plan.

Altaf Ahmad, Wildlife Warden, Wetland Division Kashmir, while speaking to Kashmir News Service(KNS), said that the department is managing eight designated wetlands, including Shalbugh, Hokersar, Haigam, Mirgund and the Pampore wetlands.

According to him, an Integrated Management Action Plan (IMAP), prepared in 2022, identifies key challenges and the actions needed to strengthen the wetland ecosystem.

"One major recommendation is desilting of wetlands. Over several decade...