Kalat Division is rich in biodiversity, featuring diverse plant and animal species across its districts. Here is an overview of the unique flora and fauna found in Awaran, Kalat, Khuzdar, and Lasbela districts.

Awaran District

• Flora: Dominated by species such as Date Palm, Tamarix, Acacia, Commiphora, and Nannorrhops. Hingol National Park within Awaran hosts diverse plants like Acacia nilotica, Calotropis procera, and Capparis decidua.
• Fauna: Notable wildlife includes Sindh Ibex, Chinkara Gazelle, Leopard, Honey Badger, Marsh Crocodile, and various bird species such as the Laggar Falcon and Houbara Bustard. Hingol National Park also shelters rare species like the Black Bear and Afghan Urial.

Mastung District

Flora:

• Uphill Rocky Cliffs: Vegetation includes Turkestan Juniper, Wild Almonds, Barberry, and Wild Rose.
• Foot Hills: Grazing lands feature Sea Wormwood, Wild Thyme, Oriental Fountain Grass, and various herbs.
• Piedmont Plains: Dominated by Saxaul, Harmal, and seasonal forage plants.
• Dry Stream Beds: Populated by Tamarix species.

Fauna:

• Mammals: Includes Chiltan Markhor, Asiatic Jackal, Striped Hyena, and Afghan Hedgehog.
• Birds: Species such as Chakor, Kestrel, Golden Eagle, and migratory waterfowl.
• Reptiles and Amphibians: Features Afghan Tortoise, Indian Cobra, and Saw-Scaled Viper.

Protected Wildlife Areas:

Mastung is home to Hazarganji Chiltan National Park and other sanctuaries that provide refuge to endangered species like Chiltan Markhor, Suleiman Markhor, and various birds of prey.

Kalat District

• Flora: Home to Greek Juniper, Wild Pistachio, and a variety of shrubs and herbs such as Artemisia maritime and Thymus serpyllum. Key vegetation zones range from high-altitude juniper forests to foothill shrubs.
• Fauna: Wildlife includes Urial, Ibex, Wolf, Fox, and Chakor Partridge, with species like the Straight-Horned Markhor protected within Koh-e-Gishk Sanctuary.

Khuzdar District

• Flora: Features diverse species, from Juniper and Afghan Ash to various medicinal plants and grasses like Cymbopogon. The vegetation spans from steep slopes to stream beds.
• Fauna: Hosts mammals like the Asiatic Jackal, Striped Hyena, and Sindh Ibex, along with rich avifauna such as Golden Eagles, Bustards, and migratory birds.

Lasbela District

• Flora: Known for its mangrove forests (Avicennia marina, Rhizophora mucronata), desert-adapted shrubs, and drought-resistant trees like Prosopis cineraria.
• Fauna: Includes species like Caracal, Honey Badger, and Chinkara Gazelle, along with a range of birds, reptiles, and coastal species such as Turtles and Marsh Crocodiles.

Protected Areas: The division is home to significant conservation sites like Hingol National Park, Koh-e-Gishk Sanctuary, and Miani Hor, which play crucial roles in preserving the region’s biodiversity.