Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park

Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park (JSWNP), previously called Black Mountain National Park, was gaz

Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park (JSWNP), previously called Black Mountain National Park, was gazetted as a National Park in 1995. It is the third largest national park in the country after WCNP and JDNP.

 : Zero Waste Hour - towards a greener and cleaner Bhutan...The Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park is fully committed ...
02/09/2026

: Zero Waste Hour - towards a greener and cleaner Bhutan...

The Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park is fully committed to promote environmental awarenesses by observing Zero Waste Hour on 2nd day of every month, with the participation of all staffs from Head office, field range offices and guard posts under the park.!

Our main focuses is to keep engaged of all through:
▪︎ Raising awareness on the impact of wastes to surrpunding environment and public health, fostering a sense of everyone's duty to shoulder it.
▪︎ To keep informed of all by our continous effort on waste management.
▪︎ To encourage participation and collaboration through such initiatives, and advocate for waste reducing policies.
▪︎ To educate all on efficient waste management practises by highlighting the importance of recycling and reusing materials.
▪︎ And to encourage long-term behavioral changes of our people, leading by the good example in achieving a zero-waste lifestyle, and inspiring others to take actionabe step towards sustainibility and enbironmental preservation.!

With dedication and active participation of all staffs and families under the park, we maintain clean office surroundings and workspaces, while encouraging every citizens to take responsibility for managing its own wastes. Such montly initiatives throughout all Divisions and Parks under the Department of Forest and Park Services (DoFPS) promotes cleanliness, responsible waste management, environmental awareness and a stronger sense of ownership towards our surroundings.!

Let's take care of our wastes, and make a prayer that every single Bhutanese becomes responsible to take care of our own wastes. May we value and appreciate nature, our forests, and all natural ecodystems and species that live within our land. May we pray to live in harmony with nature and continue to be blessed with the vital ecosystem services that sustains us, and our economy, use it wisely, and take care of our precious green nature for all times to come.🌿🦜🌳🦋🐦🌲🇧🇹🙏

EVERY SMALL EFFORT & LITTLE CONTRIBUTION MATTERS IN BUILDING CLEANER AND GREENER BHUFAN.🐉🇧🇹🙏

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The Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park is conducting 2 days General Staff meeting from 24th-25th August 2026, bringing...
25/08/2026

The Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park is conducting 2 days General Staff meeting from 24th-25th August 2026, bringing together all field staffs of the park in a single platform at Park Head office in Tshangkha, Trongsa. The park is conducting ESS consultation and disclosure, GRM and AWPB consultation and revision for FY 2026-2027. The annual workplan budget and coordination meetings along with other miscellanous discussions brought together all the field staffs of the park in a single platform to discuss and share opportunities and challenges faced while delivering the public services. It is conducted recognizing the importance of all staffs to come together given that they work in different field offices spread within the national park.!

Presentations were made on approved FY 2026 - 2027 budget and section/range wise upcoming activities, annual performance agreement (APA), moderation criteria and awareness, BFL gender requirements, SMART, OFS, G2C, plantation and updates on wild felid projects by activity focal of the park. The 2 days meeting is also conducted to formulate parks work plan and budget proposal for the FY 2026-2027 which got aligned with the workplan of the Department and the Ministry.!

This provided an opportunity for all the field staffs to gain a better understanding of the finalized AWPB and to contribute to its effective implementation.!!

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Today, we proudly celebrate WORLD RANGERS DAY, honoring the courage, dedication, and unwavering commitment of rangers wh...
31/07/2026

Today, we proudly celebrate WORLD RANGERS DAY, honoring the courage, dedication, and unwavering commitment of rangers who work tirelessly to protect our forests, wildlife, and natural heritage.

Rangers are the frontline guardians of biodiversity, ensuring the sustainable management of protected areas while safeguarding ecosystems for present and future generations. Their service, often carried out in challenging and remote conditions, plays a vital role in conserving nature and supporting local communities.

On this special day, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to all rangers for their invaluable contributions and steadfast commitment to conservation.

**Happy World Ranger Day!** 🌿💚


 ...International Tiger Day.🐅🐅🐅••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Under the theme: "Securin...
29/07/2026

...International Tiger Day.🐅🐅🐅
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Under the theme: "Securing the Future of Tigers with Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities at the Heart", JSWNP joins the international communities and tiger range countries in celebrating this important event, the International Tiger Day, also known as Global Tiger Day.🐅

Tigers are not only the majestic icons, they are apex predators in the animal kingdom, and are powerful indicators of healthy forests, and thriving biodiversity. Protecting tigers also safeguards countless other species, strengthen climate resilience, and supports the livelihoods and well-being of communities that share these landscapes.🐅

The Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park is proud to be one of the thriving populations and home to these majestic big cat.🐅🙏

On this special day today, let's reaffirm our shared responsibility and commitment made to conserve habitats and protect this unique symbol of our natural heritage. Together, we can ensure that tigers-and the communities who protect them-thrive for generations to come.🐅

🙏🐅Happy International Tiger Day🐅🙏

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   Small Pratincole/Glareola lactea. A pictorial evidences of small wader bird from Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park...
17/07/2026



Small Pratincole/Glareola lactea. A pictorial evidences of small wader bird from Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park.!

: Takabi, Zhemgang under Tingtibi Park Range Office, JSWNP, (June 2026).

Phorography: Sherab D Jamtsho, Tingtibi Ranger.

📢 Public Disclosure of the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Community and Stakeholder FeedbackJSWNP i...
01/07/2026

📢 Public Disclosure of the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Community and Stakeholder Feedback

JSWNP is pleased to announce the public disclosure of the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for the Bhutan for Life (BFL) Project – Year 8 Implementation (FY 2026–2027).

The purpose of this disclosure is to enhance public awareness and provide an opportunity for stakeholders and local communities to review the ESMP and share their comments, suggestions, or concerns in accordance with the Bhutan for Life Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) before project implementation.

Disclosure Period: 1 July 2026 – 30 July 2026

We encourage all relevant stakeholders, local governments, and community members, to review the ESMP and provide their feedback during the disclosure period. All comments and suggestions received will be duly considered as part of the project implementation process.

Please use the link below to view the ESMP:-
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LX6m3TEkMzxMn_jUwhAWsX_Jkv3fW9aV/view?usp=sharing

For any feedback, comments and suggestions regarding the disclosure, please get in touch with the BFL Focal Officer of JSWNP at 17705734 or [email protected]

Bhutan For Life Department of Forests and Park Services

Birdwing butterflies are so difficult to get and photograph actually, because they always fly up and hardly seen landing...
23/06/2026

Birdwing butterflies are so difficult to get and photograph actually, because they always fly up and hardly seen landing up on the ground.!

Golden Birdwing/Troides aeacus; Papilionidae; Papilioninae; C. & R. Felder, 1860.!

Photo from the album of Kado Rinchen.!

: Waichen-chhu, Langthel Park Range, Trongsa in JSWNP (22/06/2026).!

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The management of Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park joins the nation and the people of Bhutan in commemorating the sa...
02/06/2026

The management of Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park joins the nation and the people of Bhutan in commemorating the sacred Coronation Anniversary of His Majesty the Great Fourth and Social Forestry Day.🌴🌿🇧🇹

On this auspicious occasion, we offer our deepest respects and heartfelt gratitude for His Majesty's visionary leadership, profound wisdom, and unwavering dedication who laid the strong foundation for a peaceful, secure, and prosperous Bhutan.🐉🇧🇹🙏

We pray for His Majesty's good health, long life, and happiness, while reaffirming our full commitement to conserving and protecting Bhutan's rich natural heritage for our future generations.🌴🇧🇹🙏

🌴🙏HAPPY CORONATION DAY & HAPPY SOCIAL FORESTRY DAY🌴🙏

🐉🇧🇹🙏LONG LIVE YOUR MAJESTY. PALDEN DRUKPA GYALO.🐉🇧🇹🙏

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On-the-Job Training completion at JSWNP...~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Congratulations to all the 10 dedicated forestry...
30/05/2026

On-the-Job Training completion at JSWNP...
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Congratulations to all the 10 dedicated forestry interns from Ugyen Wangchuck Institute for Forestry Research & Training (UWIFoRT), Lamai Goempa, Bumthang who successfully completed their two months OJT attached to various field Park Range Offices under Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park (JSWNP).!

During their time with us, these young future foresters and conservation professionals have tremendously gained real field experiences. They were actively involved in conducting SMART patrolling, BMG surveys, camera trapping and monitoring, farm road surveys, illegal timber inspections, fishing patrolling and involvement in community services like timber markings. Additionally, they also got the opportunity to take part in CF revisions as well as annual monitoring and evaluation of CF's, data compilation, and report writing and submission.!

Time to time, the interns had a numerous opportunities to learn more through practical field works such as bird watching, butterfly identifying, plant identification, and many more on other taxa as well.!

The hands-on experiences, technical knowledge and professional skills imparted have greatly futher enhanced the deeper understanding and deep insights into forestry and conservation practices.!

The park management would like to sincerely thank all forestry interns , , , , , , , , & for their team spirit, hardwork, dedication, sincerity, punctuality, well mannered, enthusiasm, and putting much more commitement to learning👍.!

The management also greatly appreciates and thank you all field Park Range Officers and staffs of Langthel, Nabji and Tingtibi for their guidance and rendering full support throughout their internship program.🙏

Lastly but not the least, on behalf of CFO at Park Head Office, Tshangkha in Trongsa wish all the trainees continued growth, success and brighter opportunities in all your future endeavours.!

Congratulations once again on successful completion of your On-the-Job Trainings here at JSWNP.!

Soon we welcome you to the families of Department of Forest and Park Services.!

Wishing you all a joyful graduation, and a meaningful future ahead.!

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Public Notification.!
27/05/2026

Public Notification.!

Address

Tshangkha
Tongsa
33003

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+3527005

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