Challenges

1. Rugged Terrain of Bhutan.

- Difficulties in monitoring and research.
2. Donor dependent PA Management (sustainable financing)
- No continuity of fund flow.
3. Habitat fragmentation through agriculture and development works
4. Lack of skilled human resources (need for capacity building)
5. Knowledge Gap lacks baseline data of most biological resources
6. Human Wildlife Conflicts (compensation, insurance schemes)

3rd Photo from JDNP (Alt. 4210m), 2008

Second photo from JSWNP

(2005-2007)

First tiger photo at Peme (TNP) Alt. 2,765m M

Future Plans
- Need Assessment workshop on wildlife enforcement (TRAFFIC)
- Training on wildlife rescue (RGoB, seeking external support for
equipment etc)
- Detection machine to be installed at all entry points (funding sought
for equipment and transport)
- Seek support to extend facility of M-stripe, MIST, etc.