Bhutan for Life Environmental and Social Management Plan for Biological Corridor Six (BC 6)-2021

The ESMP for Biological Corridor Six (BC 6) in Bhutan outlines the environmental and social safeguards for two primary 2021 activities: the construction of a Range Office at Warmrong and the restoration of waterholes at Wangshingla and Nysangla. The document provides a baseline of the corridor's geography, climate, and biodiversity, noting that BC 6 covers 270.80 km² and supports endangered species like the Red Panda and Sapria himalayana. It details specific mitigation measures for water access, noise, air quality, waste, and occupational health and safety, with a total budget of Nu. 5.175 million for activities and an additional Nu. 60,000 for mitigation. Implementation is led by BFL focal persons in coordination with the Department of Forests and Park Services (DoFPS) and WWF safeguards.

• Biological Corridor Six (BC 6) covers a total area of 270.80 km², with 46% located in Trashigang District and 54% in Samdrup Jongkar District. The area is predominantly forested, with 99.28% (268.86 km²) forest cover, and features an altitudinal range from 530 to 4300 meters above mean sea level.
• A 2019 rapid biodiversity assessment identified 20 mammal species, 107 bird species, and 157 plant species in BC 6. Notable endangered species include the Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens), Dhole (Cuon alpinusa), Asiatic Elephant (Elephas maximus), and the rare holophrastic plant Sapria himalayana.

APA

WWF International (2021). Bhutan for Life Environmental and Social Management Plan for Biological Corridor Six (BC 6)-2021. https://files.worldwildlife.org/wwfcmsprod/files/Publication/file/5sbrt0ggfq_BC6_ESMP_2021.pdf

Chicago

WWF International. Bhutan for Life Environmental and Social Management Plan for Biological Corridor Six (BC 6)-2021. 2021. https://files.worldwildlife.org/wwfcmsprod/files/Publication/file/5sbrt0ggfq_BC6_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 Six (BC 6)-2021}}, institution = {WWF International}, year = {2021}, url = {https://files.worldwildlife.org/wwfcmsprod/files/Publication/file/5sbrt0ggfq_BC6_ESMP_2021.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }