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Nepal Forest Patrol Destroys 105 Wildlife Traps Set for Musk Deer

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A special forest patrol in Gharpajhong Rural Municipality, Mustang, successfully destroyed 105 traps intended for illegal hunting, primarily targeting musk deer. The operation, jointly organized by the Area Conservation Office and the Conservation Area Management Committee, aimed to protect biodiversity and rare wildlife. Future patrols and the installation of surveillance cameras are planned to enhance conservation efforts.

• The traps were discovered hidden in key wildlife movement routes and bushes during the patrol.
• Conservation efforts are being bolstered with plans to install modern surveillance tools like trapping and spy cameras in sensitive forest areas.
• The patrol involved active participation from local community representatives, conservation workers, and security personnel from the District Police Office, Mustang.
• The initiative was undertaken to control illegal hunting and conserve biodiversity and rare wildlife, including the endangered musk deer.