02/06/2026
Social Forestry Day Celebration 🌲
Every year on June 2, Bhutan celebrates Social Forestry Day to highlight the importance of forests in supporting livelihoods, environmental conservation and sustainable development.
On the occasion of Social Forestry Day, the Lingmethang Range observed the day through a plantation program at the Dorjilung Hydropower Project (DHPL) campsite in Gyalpoizhing. A total of 100 participants from DHPL, Gyalpoizhing, and Lingmethang Range actively took part in the plantation drive. Tree species including Red Sandalwood, Cassia, and Lagerstroemia were planted within the colony area to enhance green cover and improve the local environment.
Likewise, the PNP Headquarter and Ura Range Office celebrated Social Forestry Day through a plantation program conducted in collaboration with Ura Higher Secondary School. The event engaged around 50 students, 14 non-teaching staff and forestry officials, reflecting a strong partnership between the forestry sector and the local community in promoting environmental stewardship.
The programs demonstrate the collective commitment of all participants towards environmental conservation, sustainable forest management, and building a greener and healthier future for generations to come.
Happy Social Forestry Day 🌲
Tashi Delek ✨
Department of Forests and Park Services
Ura Higher Secondary School