Nature Conservation Division

31/07/2026

31/07/2026

On , we salute the brave men and women who stand at the forefront of conservation. Your courage, resilience, and tireless commitment safeguard nature for future generations. Thank you from the 🐼 family!

Department of Forests and Park Services
Nature Conservation Division

29/07/2026

Global Tiger Day in pictures 📸

29/07/2026

To foster coexistence between tigers and local communities, three pioneering projects were launched in Trongsa today, coinciding with .

With the national tiger population increasing by 27 percent between 2015 and 2022, Bhutan continues to demonstrate a deep commitment to forest health and wildlife protection.

The projects will be implemented in Nubi gewog, Trongsa, a human-tiger conflict hotspot, recognizing the daily realities and economic losses faced by communities living alongside the tiger.

Two of the projects, namely, Tiger Impact Certificate and RikhaNET are supported by WWF-Australia through the Global Tiger Innovation Fund (GTIF). The third project is a partnership between WWF-Bhutan and Yangphel Adventure Travel.

Nubi is also one of the six Nature-based and Wildlife Tourism project sites which is designed to integrate tourism enterprise development, conservation, and community-benefit-sharing.

Read more here: https://www.wwfbhutan.org.bt/media/press_release/?uNewsID=397338

Department of Forests and Park Services

29/07/2026

The Nature Conservation Division under Department of Forests and Park Services in collaboration with WWF-Bhutan and DHI celebrated Global Tiger Day 2026 at Nubi Gewog, Trongsa Dzongkhag, reaffirming Bhutan’s commitment to human-tiger coexistence.

The event featured the launch of three innovative initiatives; the Tiger Impact Certificate (TIC), RiKhaNET, and the WWF-Bhutan & Yangphel Adventure Travels Partnership, designed to strengthen community-based conservation, harness technology for conflict prevention, and promote nature-positive tourism.

In addition, CA|TS (Conservation Assured | Tiger Standards) Accreditation Certificate was awarded to the Bumthang Forest Division by the Hon’ble Minister for Energy and Natural Resources.

With this recognition , Bhutan now has five CA|TS-accredited sites: Royal Manas National Park, Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park, Jigme Dorji National Park, Zhemgang Forest Division, and Bumthang Forest Division, underscoring the country’s commitment to conserving tiger landscapes.

The Nature Conservation Division extends its sincere gratitude to our conservation partner (WWF-Bhutan) and our technological partner (DHI) for their unwavering support and collaboration. We would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to the Trongsa Dzongkhag Administration, Nubi Gewog, Bumthang Forest Division, Sherubling Central School, and everyone who contributed their time, effort, and commitment to the planning and successful ex*****on of this event.
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© Photo: WWF-Bhutan

17/07/2026

“Every farewell marks the beginning of a new journey”

Today, we gathered to celebrate and bid farewell to two wonderful colleagues whose dedication, contributions and friendship have left a lasting impact.

Congratulations to Ms. Tshering Zam as she embarks on an exciting 18-month Long-Term Training (LTT) under the AFoCO Fellowship in South Korea. Wishing you a rewarding learning journey and every success in this new chapter.

Best wishes also to Mrs. Norbu Yangdon, who has resigned from the civil service and begins her professional journey with WWF Bhutan. Thank you for your invaluable contributions, and may this new role bring you continued growth and fulfillment.

Although many of our colleagues were away on field assignments, attending trainings, or occupied with personal commitments, we were delighted to have our current Chief Forestry Officer, our former Chief, and colleagues join us to make the evening special.

We wish both Tshering Zam and Norbu Yangdon all the very best in their new journeys. Once part of the NCD family, always part of our hearts. 💚

NCD has been a place where many individuals have learned, grown, and gone on to accomplish remarkable things, and we hope you will always look back on your time here with gratitude and pride.

03/07/2026

Although the NCD spearheaded the nationwide Human-Wildlife Conflict (HWC) Survey, this is a collective output achieved through the dedication and collaboration of many individuals, partners and institutions. We sincerely acknowledge the Bhutan for Life for its financial support, former focal person Mr. Phub Dorji for his exemplary coordination and planning, the core technical team from the Department of Forests and Park Services, the Department of Agriculture, Department of Livestock and National Statistics Bureau for their technical contributions from survey design to data analysis and draft report preparation, and all field offices for their committed efforts in nationwide data collection.

01/07/2026

Congratulations to Our Newly Promoted Officials

The Nature Conservation Division extends its warmest congratulations to our following colleagues on their well-deserved promotions:

1. Mr. Samten Wangchuk, promoted to Executive Specialist III

2. Mr. Abir Man Sinchuri, promoted to Deputy Chief Forestry Officer

3. Mrs. Sonam Dema, promoted to Senior Forestry Officer

This significant milestone is a testament to your unwavering dedication, professionalism, and years of committed service.

As you take on greater responsibilities, may this new chapter bring continued success, fulfillment, and opportunities to inspire those around you. We are confident that your expertise and commitment will continue to strengthen our collective efforts in conserving Bhutan’s biodiversity.

Congratulations once again on this remarkable achievement.

From your NCD family 🫡