Environmental conservation work in Bhutan
Latest news and publications
02 Jul 2008
Poaching gangs blamed for tiger density tumble in Nepal park
A Nepal wildlife reserve that boasted the highest density of tigers in the world is just half a decade later struggling to hold a few remaining tigers.
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16 Apr 2008
Indian rhinos on the move to a better future
After centuries of having their range contracted to the point of extinction, India’s rhinos are on the move outwards again. In a difficult operation, two male rhinos were taken back to a national park in Assam’s Himalayan foothills last weekend.
The return was an emotional moment for local residents, who lost their last rhinos a decade ago during a 20 year period of civil disturbance that wrecked infrastructure in the famed Manas National Park and allowed poachers free reign. » Read more
24 Mar 2008
Norden Pines briquette plant opens in Bhutan
In a rural farming province of Bhutan, a programme is under way to provide an alternative source of energy and protect the environment. » Read more
Norden Pines briquette plant opens in Bhutan
In a rural farming province of Bhutan, a programme is under way to provide an alternative source of energy and protect the environment. » Read more
New or updated projects
Modified: Dec 2008 - Started: Jul 2008Conservation of Asian Elephant in Bhutan
The project will support the collection and compilation of data on Asian Elephants in Bhutan. Data on the spatial distribution and ecology of elephant... » Read moreBhutan Biological Conservation Complex
The 5-year Bhutan Biological Conservation Complex (B2C2) operational plan was endorsed by the Royal Government in April 2004. The plan was printed and... » Read moreAsian Big Cat Project
This project aims to build on tiger conservation efforts in Bhutan by strengthening anti-poaching law enforcement. It will seek to improve the capacit... » Read moreContact
WWF Bhutan Programme Office,
Thimphu
Bhutan
T: +975 2 323 528
F: +975 2 323 518
Thimphu
Bhutan
T: +975 2 323 528
F: +975 2 323 518
