Shallabugh Wetland

The Shallabugh Wetland is located in Shallabugh Sherpathri area of district Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir, India. The Shallabugh Wetland, which spreads over 1675 ha, is a designated bird sanctuary.

Geography
Shallabugh Wetland Conservation Reserve is located to Anchar Lake, which is located at the west end of the Sindh river delta and plays an essential role in the local aquatic ecosystems by relying on diverse water sources., it forms a significant habitat for diverse bird species. Together with the nearby Ramsar Site Hosker Wetland, these areas create an important ecological landscape.

The wetland serves as a crucial resource for the local community. It support fisheries, provides clean water, manages flooding, and is a carbon sink. However, it faces a pressing threat in the form of excessive siltation, endangering its unique ecological characteristics.