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The ESMP for Biological Corridor 1 (BC1) Paro categorizes planned 2025 activities as Category B, meaning potential environmental and social impacts are site-specific and reversible. The plan focuses on two primary activities: the construction of the Haa Range cum FMU office and the maintenance of the Shaba Forest Nursery. It outlines specific mitigation measures for dust, noise, waste, and occupational health and safety, while establishing a framework for stakeholder engagement and grievance redressal aligned with both Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) laws and WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures (SIPP).

The Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for Biological Corridor 1 (BC 1) outlines the framework for mitigating adverse impacts resulting from the construction of a beat office and the improvement of waterholes and salt licks in 2020. BC 1, a 149 sq. km area between Jigme Dorji National Park and Jigme Khesar Strict Nature Reserve, supports endangered species including the Tiger and Snow leopard. The plan mandates compliance with both Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) laws and WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures (SIPP), with the latter prevailing in cases of discrepancy regarding land use rights and community consultation. Key mitigation strategies include noise and dust control for construction, increased patrolling to prevent poaching at waterholes, and strict waste management to protect nearby streams. Implementation is managed by BFL focal persons and contractors, with funding for the beat office at US$71,600 and waterhole/salt lick improvements at US$4,761.9.