Bhutan for Life Environmental and Social Management Plan for Biological Corridor 4_Zhemgang

The ESMP for Biological Corridor 4 (BC 4) in Zhemgang, Bhutan, outlines mitigation strategies for three primary activities planned for 2021: the inventory and relocation of salt licks for the endangered golden langur, the restoration of grasslands in Malaya and Duenmang, and the roofing of an existing building in Tingtibi. The plan identifies potential risks such as worker health and safety, waste management, and increased poaching, prescribing specific mitigation measures and monitoring schedules. It mandates compliance with both Royal Government of Bhutan laws and WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures, with the latter prevailing in cases of discrepancy, particularly regarding the rights of non-title land holders and community consultation requirements.

• Biological Corridor 4 (BC 4) is the largest biological corridor in Bhutan, covering 594 sq.km with an elevation range of 228-4570 masl, and supports 94 species of vascular plants, 25 mammal species, and 150 bird species.
• The 2021 project activities include a pilot to remove salt licks along secondary national highways (specifically Dakpai, Khikhar, Tali, Tingtibi, and Wangdigang roads) and create artificial ones in the forest to reduce road kill casualties for the endangered golden langur.
• Grassland enrichment activities are planned for the Malaya and Duenmang areas to improve wildlife habitat and support local herders by clearing bushes and planting fruiting trees.
• The project identifies common risks across activities, including worker health and safety, waste from campsites, and increased poaching, with specific mitigation costs allocated: US$ 1,071.4 for salt lick work, US$ 3,751.4 for grassland restoration, and US$ 11,428.5 for roofing a building in Tingtibi.
• 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 prevails, particularly regarding the eligibility of non-title holders for compensation and the requirement for extensive community consultations.

APA

WWF International (2021). Bhutan for Life Environmental and Social Management Plan for Biological Corridor 4_Zhemgang. https://files.worldwildlife.org/wwfcmsprod/files/Publication/file/4amceab3tk_BC4_ESMP_2021.pdf

Chicago

WWF International. Bhutan for Life Environmental and Social Management Plan for Biological Corridor 4_Zhemgang. 2021. https://files.worldwildlife.org/wwfcmsprod/files/Publication/file/4amceab3tk_BC4_ESMP_2021.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{wwfinternational2021bhutan, author = {{WWF International}}, title = {{Bhutan for Life Environmental and Social Management Plan for Biological Corridor 4\_Zhemgang}}, institution = {WWF International}, year = {2021}, url = {https://files.worldwildlife.org/wwfcmsprod/files/Publication/file/4amceab3tk_BC4_ESMP_2021.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }