The characteristic tree is the Pashtun juniper (Juniperus seravschanica). Juniper forest occurs between 2000 and 3,000 meters elevation along ridge tops and on moderate to steep slopes (18º to 30º). They grow mostl… See more

The juniper forests grow in a semi-arid climate, and are slow-growing and long-lived. For centuries local people have harvested firewood, timber, and various medicinal and aromatic plants from the forests. Sin… See more

In 1971, a 372.47 km portion of the forest was designated a wildlife sanctuary.
In 2013 the forest was declared a biosphere reserve, with a core area of 11,243 hectares, a 60,519 hectare buffer zone, a 40,090 hec… See more