Environmental and Social Management Plan for Phrumsengla National Park

The ESMP for Phrumsengla National Park (PNP) outlines the environmental and social safeguards for project activities between January 2023 and June 2024. The primary activity is a Nu. 400,000 bamboo plantation project in the Yumchey and Pam areas of Jaray Gewog, designed to mitigate flash floods and stabilize soil. The plan identifies minor risks, including the introduction of invasive species and occupational health and safety concerns, and prescribes mitigation measures such as using only native deep-rooted species and providing first aid and fair working conditions. Implementation is managed by the BFL focal person in PNP, with monitoring conducted through field visits and reports. The document also includes comprehensive Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards for workers, covering facility design, personal protective equipment, and accommodation.

• The primary planned activity for the period of January 2023 to June 2024 is a bamboo plantation in the Yumchey and Pam areas of Jaray Gewog, with a budget of Nu. 400,000, intended to address flash floods that are "life risking and negatively impacting the productivity of the farm cultivation."
• The project identifies two main potential impacts for the bamboo plantation: the "Risk of introducing invasive species" (environmental) and "Occupational health and safety of the workers" (social), both of which are classified as "Minor (Short term)".
• To mitigate the risk of invasive plants, the plan requires a preliminary assessment of species composition and mandates that "Only the native species with deep root system shall be used to improve the soil stability in the landslide prone area."
• Social mitigation measures for workers include ensuring no underage children are engaged, providing access to health facilities, implementing a grievance mechanism, and ensuring "decent working conditions, including an appropriate salary, working hours, accommodation and other essential amenities".
• Phrumsengla National Park (PNP) covers 906 km2 and serves as a critical habitat for endangered species, including the Tiger (Panthera tigris), Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens), and Musk Deer (Moschus chrysogaster).
• The ESMP is governed by both Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) laws and WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures (SIPP), with the provision that "the provisions of the WWF’s SIPP shall prevail over the RGoB legislation in all cases of discrepancy."

APA

WWF International (2023). Environmental and Social Management Plan for Phrumsengla National Park. https://files.worldwildlife.org/wwfcmsprod/files/Publication/file/272tofoi1q_PNP_ESMP_2023.pdf

Chicago

WWF International. Environmental and Social Management Plan for Phrumsengla National Park. 2023. https://files.worldwildlife.org/wwfcmsprod/files/Publication/file/272tofoi1q_PNP_ESMP_2023.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{wwfinternational2023environmental, author = {{WWF International}}, title = {{Environmental and Social Management Plan for Phrumsengla National Park}}, institution = {WWF International}, year = {2023}, month = jan, url = {https://files.worldwildlife.org/wwfcmsprod/files/Publication/file/272tofoi1q_PNP_ESMP_2023.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }