Forest Monitoring and Information Division

28/02/2026

Workshop on Annual Forestry Statistics 2025 and Data Preparation for BFL Mitigation PlanFebruary 28, 2026 Dawa ZangpoThe Department of Forests and Park Services is conducting a workshop on the development of the Annual Forestry Statistics (AFS) 2025 and the finalization of data for the estimation of...

24/01/2026

The Department of Forests and Park Services (DoFPS) conducted a training on the Architecture for REDD+ Transactions (ART) The REDD+ Environmental Excellence Standard (TREES) on 22 January 2026. The training was delivered by Ms. Christina Magerkurth, Managing Director of ART TREES, and covered key aspects of the ART TREES , including an overview of ART TREES, the ART Registry, the High Forest, Low Deforestation (HFLD) crediting approach, and the validation and verification process.
The training was graced by the Hon’ble Secretary of the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR) and attended by key stakeholders from the DoFPS, Department of Water (DoW), Department of Energy (DoE), Department of Environment and Climate Change (DoECC), and the Ministry of Finance (M*F).
The DoFPS also conducted bilateral meetings with Ms. Christina Magerkurth on the 23rd January 2026 to discuss the process and the requirement in detail. The DoFPS is currently in the process of finalizing the TREES Registration Document and the TREES Monitoring Report, which are anticipated to be submitted to ART Secretariat by the first week of February 2026

02/01/2026

Tashi Delek to DCFO Jangchu Wangdi, ZHEMGANG DIVISION FOREST OFFICE, DCFO B K Koirala, Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary, SFO Wangdi Divisional Forest Office, Sarpang and FR I Tashi Phuntsho Divisional Forest Office, Wangdue for the meritorious promotion. A well-earned achievement reflecting your commitment and dedication. Wishing you all the best for the journey ahead

31/12/2025

Bhutan Explores Forest Carbon Crediting Opportunities under the ART-TREES

The Department of Forests and Park Services under the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Royal Government of Bhutan conducted a two-day national stakeholder consultation workshop on forest carbon crediting proposal based on the High Forest, Low Deforestation (HFLD) Crediting Approach under Architecture for REDD+ Transactions(ART) – The REDD+ Environmental Excellence Standard (TREES) in Thimphu, from 29–30 December 2025.
The workshop was graced by the Hon’ble Secretary of MoENR, Hon’ble Members of Parliament, and Heads of Departments, underscoring the strong commitment of the Royal Government of Bhutan to advancing forest carbon initiatives and sustainable forest management.
The consultation also brought together representatives from key government agencies, local governments, civil society organizations, development and conservation partners facilitating informed dialogue and inclusive engagement on Bhutan’s forest carbon crediting efforts.
Organized by the Forest Monitoring and Information Division, DoFPS, the workshop provided a platform to review the technical preparations, governance arrangements, and social and environmental safeguards reported under the ART-TREES framework. It also aimed to enhance stakeholders’ understanding of safeguard requirements and the alignment of Bhutan’s REDD+ actions with national policies, legislations, and regulations, as well as relevant international conventions, agreements, and treaties. Upon completion, the final documents (TREES Registration Document and TREES Monitoring Report) shall be submitted to ART-TREES for consideration under the HFLD crediting approach.
The stakeholder consultation workshop marked an important step in strengthening transparency, inclusiveness, and technical robustness in Bhutan’s pursuit of market-based approaches to mobilize climate finance for reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, promoting sustainable forest management, conserving forest carbon stocks, and enhancing carbon stocks.

19/09/2025

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31/07/2025

The CFO and officials from FMID receiving the best (first) Ranger Team certificate on World Ranger Day celebration held in Thimphu today.

07/07/2025

On 7th July, 2025, the FMID is joined by Mr. Rinchen Penjor , Sr. Forestry Officer. He served in erstwhile the National Environment Commission Secretariat and DECC for over 15 years in the areas of Environmental and Social Safeguard, waste management and circular economy, and climate change. His vast experience and knowledge would be a valuable asset of the team and look forward to his valuable contribution in achieving mandates of the FMID. The FMID would like to extend warm welcome and wish him a successful career.

27/06/2025

The FMID would like to gladly welcome another young and energetic Forestry Officer, Phuntsho Norbu. The FMID family wishes him a successful career in FMID.

25/06/2025

The FMID is joined by Mr. Jigme lharig, Forestry Officer, this morning.The office would like to extend him a warm welcome to FMID family and wishes him a successful career.

18/06/2025

FMID would like to welcome Mr.Sonam Yonten, Forestry Officer and wish him a successful career in FMID.

17/04/2025

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Training and Validation Workshop on FIRMS and AFS 2024April 17, 2025 Dawa ZangpoThe data management training on Forest Information Reporting and Monitoring System (FIRMS) and Annual Forestry Statistics (AFS) validation workshop for the data managers of 24 field offices and program focal of functiona...

30/03/2025

The National SMART data model revision training-workshop.

The SMART data model v5, developed in alignment with FNCA 1995, FNCRR 2017, and their subsequent amendments, has been in use since April 2020 for all departmental functions, including surveillance and law enforcement. However, with the enactment of FNCCA 2023 and FNCRR 2023, along with the need to integrate the National M&E framework into SMART and address existing challenges, a revision of the national SMART data model has become essential.

To address these changes, the Forest Monitoring and Information Division under the Department of Forests and Park Services successfully organized a workshop from March 25-29, 2025. The workshop focused on revising the national SMART data model and providing training for SMART focal points from both functional and field offices. The Director of DoFPS graced the event, emphasizing that SMART will serve as a key tool for qualifying all departmental deliveries and assessing operational efficiencies.

The program was funded by IKI Living Landscape project and WWF Bhutan