Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Biological Corridor (BC) 2,- Tsirang

The ESMP for Biological Corridor 3 (BC 3) in Tsirang, Bhutan, categorizes planned activities as 'Category B', meaning impacts are site-specific and reversible. The plan covers the maintenance of the Division and Range Office, the revival of a waterhole at Darachu, and nursery management at the Divisional Nursery. It outlines specific mitigation measures for noise, dust, waste, and occupational health and safety, while establishing monitoring protocols and grievance redressal mechanisms aligned with both Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) laws and WWF safeguards.

• The project is classified as a 'Category B' project, indicating that potential adverse environmental and social impacts on populations within or around Protected Areas are "site-specific, reversible and can be readily mitigated".
• Three specific activities are planned for implementation in BC 3 - Tsirang for the year 2025: the maintenance of the Tsirang Division and Range Office, the maintenance of the Forest Nursery at Tsirang, and the maintenance of a waterhole at Darachu.
• The maintenance and re-electrification of the Division HQ and Range Office in Damphu, budgeted at Nu. 900,000, focuses on renovating existing structures including plinth protection, toilet repair, and roof painting, with no new construction planned.
• The revival of the Darachu waterhole/lake in Patshaling, budgeted at Nu. 485,000, involves removing sediment and weeds and constructing a retention bund and vegetative check dam to store water for wildlife and recharge springs.
• Nursery management at the Divisional Nursery in Damphu, with a budget of Nu. 210,000, aims to produce 5,000 seedlings of local and endemic species such as Michelia doltsopha and bamboo, prohibiting the import of exotic seeds.
• The ESMP identifies specific risks for the Darachu waterhole project, including the "Risk of increased poaching of wildlife" due to the site becoming a hotspot for animals, which will be mitigated by increasing patrolling and installing camera traps.
• In cases of discrepancy between Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) laws and WWF's Social and Environmental Safeguards Framework (SIPP), the WWF SIPP prevails, particularly regarding the eligibility of non-title holders for compensation and the requirement for extensive community consultations.
• A comprehensive Grievance Redressal Mechanism (GRM) is established, allowing stakeholders to report issues via letter, phone, or verbally to local offices, with further recourse available through the WWF Project Complaints Officer and the GCF Independent Review Mechanism.

APA

WWF International (n.d.). Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Biological Corridor (BC) 2,- Tsirang. https://files.worldwildlife.org/wwfcmsprod/files/Publication/file/6k35qpejf6_4.BC3_Tsirang__ESMP_2025.pdf

Chicago

WWF International. Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Biological Corridor (BC) 2,- Tsirang. n.d. https://files.worldwildlife.org/wwfcmsprod/files/Publication/file/6k35qpejf6_4.BC3_Tsirang__ESMP_2025.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{wwfinternationalndenvironmental, author = {{WWF International}}, title = {{Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Biological Corridor (BC) 2,- Tsirang}}, institution = {WWF International}, url = {https://files.worldwildlife.org/wwfcmsprod/files/Publication/file/6k35qpejf6_4.BC3_Tsirang__ESMP_2025.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }