
Living Landscapes - Securing ecological connectivity of high conservation value areas in Bhutan
As of: March 2021
In southwestern Bhutan special biodiversity and ecosystem services worthy of protection exist (High Conservation Value Areas), which are, however, without any formal protection status. For their long-term protection at national, regional and local level, they should be considered as an integral part of comprehensive land use planning as well as in management plans of the District Forestry Offices. In addition to building up knowledge and capacities within the forest administrations, the project also provides them with technical equipment to monitor and implement the management plans. It also supports local communities in reducing human-wildlife-conflicts, securing water resources and developing business plans to generate additional income. The development of guidelines, pilot projects and the exchange of experience between districts and authorities are intended to enable multiplier effects in other landscapes and districts.
Project data
- Country:
- Bhutan
- Implementing organisation:
- World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) - Germany
- Political partner(s):
- Gross National Happiness Commission Secretariat (GNHCS) - Bhutan
- Ministry of Agriculture and Forests - Bhutan
- National Land Commission (NLC) - Bhutan
- Implementing partner(s):
- Tarayana Foundation (TF)
- World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) - Bhutan
- BMU grant:
- 8.873.998,00 €
- Duration:
- 04/2020 till 03/2028