Shimshal
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Center Shimshal village, seen from the Adver Glacier's lateral moraine.
Shimshal Nature Trust
In northern Pakistan, mountain communities have taken initiative for environmental stewardship. One of the most notable community-based initiatives is the Shimshal Nature Trust (SNT).
Shimshali villagers wrote an article about their Shimshal Nature Trust in early 2000, and asked that it be made available through the Internet.
- Shimshal Natural Resources Program [now called SNT] (1995 report)
- Shimshal Nature Trust (the complete document)
- Shimshal Nature Trust wins Science and Practice of Ecology & Society Award, The Pamir Times, January 2008
Yazghil Glacier and Shimshal Valley, seen from Yazghil pastures.
Mountaineering & Exploration
During summer 2000, we were in Shimshal to explore the North Ghuzherav Mountains (see our complete expedition report).
Shimshal Pamir
Crossing the Ghuzherav River at War-e-Ben, Shimshal
