Contents: v. 1 Text : 1. Social and economic background—2. Geographical and biological background—3. Conservation needs and priorities—4. Institutional and legislative framework—5. Inventory of sites, action plan—6. Selected references—v. 2 Appendix 1: Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of wild fauna and flora (CITES)—2. Gazetteer of locations of Afghanistan – 3. List of observers—4. Mammals of Afghanistan—5. Checklist of birds of Afghanistan—6. Birds of Afghanistan—7. Reptiles of Afghanistan—8. Amphibians of Afghanistan—9. Bibliography : alphabetical—10. Bibliography : subjects.