Bhutan for Life Environmental and Social Management Plan for Biological Corridor

The ESMP for Biological Corridor 7 (BC 7) outlines mitigation strategies for two primary 2022 activities: the maintenance of a Beat Office and Checkpost in Tangmachu, and the construction of a temporary carpentry shed in Gyalpoizhing for a community wood skilling program. The plan focuses on waste management, worker health and safety, and the prevention of social conflict, while providing detailed occupational health and safety (OHS) standards and monitoring protocols to ensure compliance with WWF and national regulations.

• Biological Corridor 7 (BC 7) was revised in 2020, increasing its area to 419.66 square kilometres to connect the Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary, Phrumsengla National Park, and Wangchuk Centennial National Park.
• A biodiversity survey in BC 7 identified 26 mammal species, 162 bird species, and 6 fish species, noting that the corridor supports focal species including the Tiger, Red Panda, Musk Deer, and takin.
• Planned activities for 2022 include the maintenance of the Tangmachu Beat Office and Checkpost with a budget of Nu. 0.5 million, and the construction of a temporary carpentry shed in Gyalpoizhing with a budget of Nu. 0.070 million.
• The community wood skilling program aims to revive traditional craftsmanship in Kengkhar gewog, specifically producing wooden flower pots for the 7th Royal Bhutan Flower Exhibition (RBFE) to replace plastics.
• Environmental and social risks for the 2022 activities are classified as short-term and minor, primarily involving waste generation, worker health and safety, and potential conflicts between temporary workers or trainees and local residents.
• The ESMP mandates strict occupational health and safety (OHS) standards, including the provision of personal protective equipment (helmets, gloves, boots, and reflective vests) and the requirement for contractors to hold OHS information sessions for all workers.
• Implementation and monitoring are managed by the BFL focal person in the Mongar Division, with disbursement of project funds contingent upon full compliance with safeguard requirements.

APA

WWF International (2022). Bhutan for Life Environmental and Social Management Plan for Biological Corridor. https://files.worldwildlife.org/wwfcmsprod/files/Publication/file/5j89h1uvkp_BC_7_ESMP_updated.pdf

Chicago

WWF International. Bhutan for Life Environmental and Social Management Plan for Biological Corridor. 2022. https://files.worldwildlife.org/wwfcmsprod/files/Publication/file/5j89h1uvkp_BC_7_ESMP_updated.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{wwfinternational2022bhutan, author = {{WWF International}}, title = {{Bhutan for Life Environmental and Social Management Plan for Biological Corridor}}, institution = {WWF International}, year = {2022}, url = {https://files.worldwildlife.org/wwfcmsprod/files/Publication/file/5j89h1uvkp_BC_7_ESMP_updated.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }