Waziristan Nature Conservation Organization - WNCO.

Organization registered in 2010 under act 1860. I Ehsanullah Wazir individually started work in 1999 South Waziristan, at the junction of Zhob, Pakhtunkhwa.

North Waziristan, Tank, and Afghanistan’s Paktika Province are rich in biodiversity. It has mixed pine forests and landscapes covered with pure patches of Chilghoza forests that are the abode of the endangered Suleman Markhor. The mountains of the Agency are home to several other wildlife species including Kabul Markhor, Urial, and Goral. The bird fauna is abundant and includes migratory species o

f Ducks, Geese, Cranes, Falcons, and Houbara Bustard. The hunters from Bannu and Lakki established their hunting camps along the river in South Waziristan, specifically at Gul Kach and Zarmilana to trap Cranes. The local community, having an abundance of weapons, has been ruthlessly hunting wildlife and cutting the precious Chilghoza forests. Being a tribal belt, there has been no regulatory mechanism to check the ruthless hunting of birds and animals. The Waziristan Nature Conservation Organisation (WNCO), though recently registered, has been informally working on the creation of awareness against the hunting of birds in the area for a long. The organization, through the active activism of its president, succeeded in a ban on hunting in the area that was imposed by influential tribal leaders. The organization has also successfully explored the use of the migratory route by bird species such as blue throat that travels between its breeding grounds in the uplands of Central Asia, Ladakh in India, and probably Pakistan to the Scandinavian countries. Till this point, the organization has recorded 10 birds banded at Annsjon Bird Station” in Sweden. It has also recovered a band from crane hunters and tracked it with a German Organisation to its banding in Bhutan. The organization, though working for the past 10 years, is new to adopting scientific approaches for saving natural resources of South Waziristan, FATA, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Organization proposed the volunteer and self-funded project and started the assessment of the natural wealth of the agency and the threats posed by them with finding a way to save these from further degradation and downfall. Assess the extent of various types of forests including Chilghoza and Oak forests in the agency;
Assess key biodiversity of the area associated with various forest types and wetlands ecosystems;
Identify key threats to the biodiversity including forests, wetlands, animals, and birds found in South Waziristan; and Consult the local community, tribal leaders, and local activists on the best possible options to conserve the valuable elements of biodiversity of the agency for the benefit of nature and the local community. The organization has a plan for the future to protect the worthy and natural assets of FATA and KPK.

11/04/2026

Very heart-wrenching news that this spring in KPK and especially South Waziristan Lower the hunters captured hundred and thousand of Demoiselle Cranes, where the government didn't take any serious action against the hunters.

31/03/2026

Please respect the Demoiselle Cranes' habitat and let them thrive in peace. Let's protect these elegant birds and preserve nature's beauty. Waziristan Nature Conservation Organization (WNCO) appeals to all to keep a safe distance and ensure their safety. Your cooperation matters in conserving our natural heritage. 🙏

31/03/2026

International Crane Cal

11/04/2025

Crane Cal

Dear all, nature lovers finally got the exact place of that juvenile Crane ringed data where it was banded within it. See below for the information.

Good afternoon teacher, We received an email. He said DC (ring ID: K01) was ringed on 19 July 2024 at the Khurkh River in Khentii province (48.190643N, 110.054935E). Mongolia 🇲🇳
Ehsan Ahmadzai
Nyambayar Batbayar

11/04/2025

08/04/2025

Ahmadzai

Hello Cindy,

Hope my letter finds you all in a good mood ahead. Today I received the banded ring in juvenile Crane from one of my sources, where this was captured in the south of Lower Waziristan Tehsil Toi Khula area Zarmilan kpk Pakistan. According to my source, there were also captured a total of three banded cranes where one was attached to the tracker, but unfortunately, I didn't get their rings and tracker numbers. He also added that I am striving to get the remaining two crane ring numbers and will try to share them with you ASAP.

Regards
Ehsan Wazir

Waziristan Nature Conservation Organization -wnco
WhatsApp: +092 3465431976

Dear Mr. Ehsan Wazir,

Thank you for sharing this critical information about the banded cranes in Pakistan. Your team's dedication to wildlife conservation is highly appreciated.

Your efforts are vital to global crane conservation. Looking forward to further updates!

Best regards,

Cindy

08/04/2025

New recovery of a Juvenile Demoiselle Crane in Waziristan.

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