Environmental and Social Management Plan for Phrumshingla National Park for 2026

The ESMP for Phrumsengla National Park (PNP) for 2026 focuses on two primary activities: the improvement of alpine meadows and the maintenance of the Phawan Range Office. The document outlines the environmental and socio-economic baseline of the park, which covers 906 km² and serves as a critical habitat for endangered species like the tiger and red panda. For the alpine meadow project, mitigation focuses on preventing accidental vegetation loss and managing worker waste. For the range office maintenance, the plan emphasizes the safe disposal of termite-infested wooden trusses and worker safety. Both activities are classified as Category B, meaning impacts are site-specific and reversible. The plan mandates strict adherence to WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures (SIPP) and Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) laws, including a grievance redressal mechanism and occupational health and safety standards.

• The Bhutan for Life (BFL) project is classified as a Category B project because potential adverse environmental and social impacts on populations within or around Protected Areas are "site-specific, reversible, and can be readily mitigated".
• Phrumsengla National Park (PNP) covers 906 km² and is a critical conservation area for approximately 1,000 plant species and several endangered animals, including the Tiger (Panthera tigris), Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens), and Musk Deer (Moschus chrysogaster).
• For 2026, the ESMP identifies two specific activities requiring management: the 'Improvement of Alpine Meadow' with a budget of Nu. 250,000 and the 'Maintenance of Phawan Range Office' with a budget of Nu. 1,500,000.
• The alpine meadow improvement activity, covering approximately 10 hectares in Khamkrang, Phombay, and Khandropang, aims to remove "unpalatable plant species (trees, scrubs & herbs)" to benefit both livestock grazing and wildlife habitats.
• Maintenance of the Phawan Range Office is required due to wooden roof supports being "rotten and infested with termites", which poses a safety risk; the plan requires replacing wooden trusses with metal ones and burning termite-affected materials at a designated site.
• In cases of discrepancy between the Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) laws and WWF’s Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures (SIPP), the WWF SIPP shall prevail, particularly regarding the eligibility of non-title holders for compensation and the requirement for extensive community consultations.
• The document mandates a comprehensive Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) framework for workers, including the provision of PPE (helmet, gloves, boots, reflective vest), first aid kits within 200m of any workplace, and a grievance redressal mechanism.

APA

WWF International (2026). Environmental and Social Management Plan for Phrumshingla National Park for 2026. https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/2496/11.PNP_ESMPY8_2026.pdf

Chicago

WWF International. Environmental and Social Management Plan for Phrumshingla National Park for 2026. 2026. https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/2496/11.PNP_ESMPY8_2026.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{wwfinternational2026environmental, author = {{WWF International}}, title = {{Environmental and Social Management Plan for Phrumshingla National Park for 2026}}, institution = {WWF International}, year = {2026}, url = {https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/2496/11.PNP_ESMPY8_2026.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }