Agriculture (Flora & Fauna)

Plants

A wide range of plants exist in the district. Amongst plants, the species which are most abundant in the district are:

  • Kau (Olea Cuspidata)
  • Phulai (Acacia Modesta)
  • Sanatha (Dodones Viscosa)
  • Gurgura (Monotheca Buxifolia)
  • Pataki (Gymnospo Riaroyleana)

Grass Species

The general vegetation consists of dry deciduous scrub. The grass species which are dominant in the area are:

  • Sariala (Heteropogan Contortus)
  • Khawi (Cymbopogan Iwarancusa)
  • Mesquite (Prosopis Iuilfloro)
  • Karir (Capparis Sphylla)

Animal Species

The species which exist in various areas of Chakwal District are:

  • Grey Partridge
  • Black Partridge
  • Chakor
  • See-see Partridge