Bhutan for Life Environmental and Social Management Plan for Phrumsengla National Park

The 2022 ESMP for Phrumsengla National Park (PNP) focuses on managing the environmental and social risks associated with the maintenance of staff quarters at the head office, Ura, and Phawan Range. The plan outlines baseline ecological conditions of the park—including its role as a watershed and habitat for endangered species like the tiger and red panda—and provides specific mitigation measures for waste, noise, air quality, and worker safety. Implementation is led by the BFL focal person in PNP, with monitoring conducted through field visits and monthly reports to ensure compliance with WWF and national safeguards.

• Phrumsengla National Park (PNP) covers 906 km2 and serves as a critical watershed for the Kuri chu and chamkhar chu river systems, with elevations ranging from 900 to 4500 masl.
• The park is a high-value conservation area hosting approximately 1,000 plant species and several globally threatened animals, including the Tiger (Endangered), Red Panda (Endangered), and Musk Deer (Endangered).
• The planned 2022 activity consists of maintaining staff quarters at the head office, Ura, and Phawan Range with a budget of Nu. 1.5M, involving the construction of separate kitchens and flooring repairs.
• Potential negative impacts of the maintenance work are classified as short-term and minor, specifically regarding waste generation, noise disturbance, air quality (dust and emissions), and worker health and safety risks.
• Mitigation measures for the 2022 activities include prohibiting the burning of construction waste, restricting work hours to 7am—7pm to limit noise, and requiring water-spraying on dry days to minimize dust.
• 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 implementation of a grievance mechanism for workers.
• Implementation and monitoring are managed by the BFL focal person in PNP and a supervising engineer, with fund disbursement contingent upon full compliance with safeguard requirements.

APA

WWF International (2022). Bhutan for Life Environmental and Social Management Plan for Phrumsengla National Park. https://files.worldwildlife.org/wwfcmsprod/files/Publication/file/759l45g54g_PNP_ESMP.pdf

Chicago

WWF International. Bhutan for Life Environmental and Social Management Plan for Phrumsengla National Park. 2022. https://files.worldwildlife.org/wwfcmsprod/files/Publication/file/759l45g54g_PNP_ESMP.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{wwfinternational2022bhutan, author = {{WWF International}}, title = {{Bhutan for Life Environmental and Social Management Plan for Phrumsengla National Park}}, institution = {WWF International}, year = {2022}, url = {https://files.worldwildlife.org/wwfcmsprod/files/Publication/file/759l45g54g_PNP_ESMP.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }