The Snow leopard (Panthera uncia) is one of the most elusive and secretive wild cats that is native to south and central Asia. It is categorized as Vulnerable in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species and listed in CITES Appendix I. In Nepal, it is categorized as Endangered in the Nation Red List and protected under the National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act, 197 of the Government of Nepal; thereby making it a priority species for conservation. Snow leopards are found along the northern part of Nepal, bordering with the Tibet Autonomous Region of China and with India in the east and west corner with the largest population found in Dolpa, Humla, Manang, Mugu, Mustang and Taplejung districts.
The Upper Karnali Landscape is the largest continuous non-protected area in Nepal, covering an area of about 6000 sq. km. It is remote and rich in biodiversity, providing an important basis for the rural economy. Agriculture is subsistence-based and supported by livestock husbandry since only 1% of the total land is suitable for farming. As a result, local communities are highly dependent on biodiversity for their livelihoods and income generation.
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