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The ESMP for Biological Corridor 8 (BC 08) in Bhutan outlines the environmental and social safeguards required for five planned activities in 2020: the construction of a Range Office, maintenance of an existing office, restoration of lowland grasslands, improvement of waterholes and salt licks, and combined zonation. The document provides a baseline of the area's high forest cover (over 99%), rich biodiversity including endangered species like the tiger and red panda, and the socio-economic dependence of local households on forest and livestock resources. It details specific mitigation measures for risks such as noise, waste, water contamination, and occupational hazards, while establishing a monitoring and stakeholder engagement framework to ensure compliance with both Royal Government of Bhutan laws and WWF safeguard policies.