Divisional Forest Office, Wangdue

03/06/2026

The Divisional Forest Office, Wangdue joins the nation in offering our sincere prayers to Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen for good health and continued strength coinciding with the most joyous and auspicious occasion of the Birth Anniversary. Her Majesty's unwavering dedication has brought an unprecedented welfare to the Bhutanese people and Her Majesty's profound compassion has also touched countless lives.

As we celebrate this special day, we express our deepest gratitude for Her Majesty's wisdom, grace, and selfless service.

We pray the triple gem to bless Her Majesty with all the health, happiness and strength.

03/06/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 37 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲.

In a day or two, he will hang up the magnum boots, green uniform put away. The uniform will feel a bit heavier, badges a little more significant. But a forester never truly leaves the woods. The forest stays inside him, woven into his character, returning to the woods simply to walk, breathe and listen to its cacophony. He leaves behind living, breathing testament of his 37 years of dedicated service, air - little cleaner, water - little purer, forest - little ecologically vibrant.

For Rinchen Dendup, the final exit after 37 years of service with the Department of Forests and Park Services wasn't easy. It is a quiet, reflective and emotional moment, as he speaks his final farewell speech with a growing lump in the throat.

Rinchen Dhendup, was initially appointed in 1988, his appointment letter written by a typewriter. He was initially placed in Grade 19. In his career spanning 37 dedicated and committed years, he served in various forest offices, from Dagana to Tsirang, Chukha, Sarpang and finally in the Divisional Forest Office, Wangdue. He gradually rose his career ladder to SR. FR III.

In his 37 years of service he has contributed immensely to the overall conservation and management of forest and natural resources, serving in various capacities including as Range Officer.

The Divisional forest Office, Wangdue wishes him a peaceful retired life and also best in his future endeavour. We remain grateful for your long and dedicated service to the Tsa-wa-sum.

02/06/2026

𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗻'𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿
𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 (𝗠𝗼𝗘𝗡𝗥)
𝗢𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗰𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆 - 2𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 2026

“𝑂𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑎𝑢𝑠𝑝𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑜𝑢𝑠 𝑑𝑎𝑦, 𝐼 𝑒𝑥𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑑 𝑚𝑦 𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑚𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑓𝑒𝑙𝑡 𝑤𝑖𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝐵ℎ𝑢𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑒 𝑐𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑧𝑒𝑛𝑠 𝑎𝑠 𝑤𝑒 𝑜𝑏𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑒 𝑆𝑜𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝐹𝑜𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑦 𝐷𝑎𝑦, 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑐ℎ 𝑐𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐶𝑜𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝐷𝑎𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑑 𝐹𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑡ℎ 𝐷𝑟𝑢𝑘 𝐺𝑦𝑎𝑙𝑝𝑜, 𝐻𝑖𝑠 𝑀𝑎𝑗𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐾𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐽𝑖𝑔𝑚𝑒 𝑆𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑦𝑒 𝑊𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑐ℎ𝑢𝑐𝑘.”

Every year, 2nd June arrives not just as a DATE on the CALANDER, but as a reminder of a vision that quietly transformed Bhutan’s forests and landscapes. Today, we are honouring this royal vision with gratitude and responsibility, by protecting, restoring, and nurturing the forests that sustain us all.

Bhutan’s story is unique. Our forests, mountains, and rivers have always been cared for not only by policy, but by tradition, wisdom, and the deep respect of our forefathers for nature. This harmony between people and environment is what makes our nation’s path so special.

This day is nationally significant as it honors His Majesty’s visionary leadership and Bhutan’s strong commitment to environmental stewardship. Under His Majesty’s profound guidance, the Social Forestry Program launched in 1979 became a turning point in our history. It empowered communities to plant trees, manage forest resources sustainably, and take active ownership of Bhutan’s natural heritage.

As we gather to commemorate this important occasion, we are reminded that Bhutan’s strength has always rested on a deep and enduring relationship with nature. Our identity as a nation is shaped by values of balance, compassion, and responsibility—where development is pursued not at the cost of nature, but in harmony with it. These principles, enshrined in our development philosophy of Gross National Happiness and embedded in the Constitution, continue to guide our collective journey.

This year’s observance of Social Forestry Day under the theme “𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿, 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲” comes at a time when the urgency of environmental protection has never been greater than any time before. Rising climate risks, increasing pressure on ecosystems, and the gradual loss of biodiversity remind us that restoration is not a choice, but dire necessity. It is also a call to action—especially for our younger generation—to become active stewards of Bhutan’s natural heritage.

Bhutan’s forests are among our most precious national assets. They are not merely stands of trees, but complex and living ecosystems that sustain every aspect of life. They regulate our climate, protect our watersheds, support rural livelihoods, store carbon, conserve biodiversity, and provide spaces of cultural and spiritual importance. With nearly 70 percent forest cover, our country stands as a living example of sustained national commitment, guided by visionary leadership and strengthened through community participation.

On this occasion, we are reminded that conservation is most effective when it is collective. Schools, local communities, institutions, and individuals all have a vital role to play. Tree planting is one of the simplest yet most powerful acts of restoration—it represents continuity, resilience, and hope. Each tree planted today becomes part of a larger effort to restore degraded landscapes and strengthen ecological balance for the future.

The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources continues to prioritize sustainable forest management through strengthened community forestry, expanded restoration initiatives, and integrated nature-based solutions into national development planning. At the same time, we recognize the ongoing threats to our forest ecosystems, including illegal activities, habitat degradation, and the intensifying impacts of climate change. Addressing these challenges requires not only policy and programs, but also shared vigilance and commitment from every section of the society.

On behalf of the Ministry, I would like to express sincere appreciation to all foresters, communities, partners, and volunteers for their continued commitment to environmental sustainability and integrity to ensure Bhutan’s green legacy.

𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆!

(𝗚𝗲𝗺 𝗧𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴)
𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿
Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Royal Government of Bhutan
Department of Forests and Park Services

02/06/2026

𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆 2026: 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗸 𝗚𝘆𝗮𝗹𝗽𝗼

As we come together today on 2nd June 2026 to observe and celebrate Social Forestry Day with the theme "Plant Together, Restore Forever, Secure Our Future" we reflect on the visionary leadership of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo Jigme Singye Wangchuck, whose selfless leadership embedded environmental conservation into Bhutan's national identity.

Bhutan's global reputation as an environmental vanguard is the result of the visionary leadership of our Monarch. The celebration of the day beautifully intertwines ecological preservation with reverence for our Monarch.

Social Forestry Day that coincides with the coronation day of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo is not just another day on the calendar but a profound and significant day that celebrates ecology and deep reverence for our Monarch.

The entire country transforms into a collective ecosystem of action where schools and youth, local municipalities, community forestry groups, government and non-governmental organization, CSO, monastic institutions and the general public come out to plant tree sapling, which roots take hold in soil, signifying solid confirmation to maintain constitutional mandate of 60% forest cover for all time to come.

Divisional Forest Office, Wangdue wishes everyone Happy Social Forestry Day and Coronation Day.

Department of Forests and Park Services

29/05/2026

Tashi delek la Kaka Tshering

Congratulations to Mr. Kaka on the Recognition

The Department is proud to share that one of our staff, Mr. Kaka, Principal Forestry Officer, Serving under Divisional Forest Office, Wangdue has been awarded a certificate of appreciation by Her Majesty the Queen Mother Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck, the Founding President of Tarayana Foundation, during the 20th Tarayana Fair held today at Changyul Park in recognition of his contribution to the Foundation’s initiatives.

He was specially recognized for his support in springshed management and the institutionalization of the Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) initiative in the Omchhu Watershed in Phuentsholing.

This achievement reflects his hard work, dedication, and passion for environmental conservation and sustainable natural resource management. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition, and we wish him continued success in serving our environment and communities

Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Royal Government of Bhutan

29/05/2026

𝗔 𝗯𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿-𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹: 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗶, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗿

The steel door of the transport crate would slowly slide open and out he'd walk into a better and more spacious wildlife rescue and care center in Thimphu. Far better than the crammed enclosure here in Divisional Forest Office, Wangdue. Little crammed it was, yet was his home for almost last 5 years.

He was first rescued as a small orphaned cub. An innocent naughty cub, climbing on the tables and chairs , knocking off everything on it. Slowly, we have witnessed him transition from learning his mechanical art and agility to reaching a full physical maturity. He has put on hundred pounds of dense muscle, grew sharp claws and thick black fur.

For close to 5 years he has been a ward of our care and protection. Today he's no longer a cub but a fierce force of nature, standing really tall and sturdy. A staggering transformation it was.

He has come of age and now for all his good, he is being relocated to a wildlife rescue and care center, far larger, one that would give him the best representation of his wild home.

Fare the well!

28/05/2026

TIMBER OPEN AUCTION NOTICE

27/05/2026

𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝗙𝗦 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚2𝗖 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀

26/05/2026

𝗖𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲.

When first found, it was found a wet and shivering spotted fur mass tangled within the dense undergrowth of the forest edge in Samtengang. With eyes hardly open, a raspy mew cut through the morning dampness of Samtengang. It looked less like a predator but more of a helpless creature.

For a first timer,.it looked like a tiny ordinary kitten. But in reality it was a wild kitten of a Leopard Cat (Prionailurus bengalensis). Just few days old, it was entirely on its own, in a most vulnerable world.

Luckily the cute kitten was rescued by Divisional Forest Office, Wangdue and being nurtured at our rehabilitation enclosure with another kitten.

A little orphaned piglet of wildpig (Sus scrofa) joins today from Baylqngdra.

Currently, our rehabilitation enclosure houses 2 kitten of leopard cat, 3 sambar deer and 1 Asiatic black bear.

25/05/2026

𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗸𝗲𝘆𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱

Monkeys by nature and evolution is defined by boundless agility, canopy navigation and complex social bonds. Yet when they're tethered to a rusted heavy iron chain, it totally distorts their intricate, matriarchal societies of grooming rituals, vocal communications and education of their young. It causes deep physical deprivation to leap, climb and forage. They also face immeasurable psychological trauma.

For the two - a 3-year old male and 1-year old female monkey at Kabjisa, Punakha Dzongkhag, this is exactly what they've been subjected to. But finally, the forestry officials of Divisional Forest Office, Wangdue were able to rescue and release them safely back into the wild.

Chapter 5, section 86 of Forest and Nature Conservation Act, 2023 restricts killing, injuring, destroying, capturing, collecting, possessing, breeding, raising, cultivating, and trading of any wild flora and fauna specimen or product whether or not in State Forest Reserved Land.