Eco-Planning Approaches to Wildlife-Oriented Water Structures in High-Altitude Regions

Access to clean and reliable water is essential for sustaining wildlife populations. In high-altitude andtopographically rugged rural areas, access becomes increasingly difficult due to summer scarcity and poses afreezing risk during winter, creating serious survival challenges.This study proposes two nature-based conceptualhabitat designs that integrate both natural and artificial water sources. The models incorporate multifunctionalecological components, including windbreak vegetation belts, gently sloped shoreline access zones, native plantassemblages, and wildlife movement corridors. Results indicate that habitat structures with a minimum size ofone hectare, aligned with natural hydrological flow regimes, significantly improve habitat quality and overallbiodiversity. Practices such as enhancing shoreline accessibility, planting native vegetation to increasemicrohabitat heterogeneity, and reducing moisture loss through windbreak systems further strengthen ecologicalperformance. In conclusion, this study provides planners and policymakers with a conceptual framework,highlighting the role of nature-based solutions in biodiversity conservation and climate resilience.