Bhutan For Life

21/08/2026

21/08/2026

𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐨𝐞𝐧𝐩𝐚 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐩 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐦𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲

For 65 households in Lhakchung and Goenpa Karp under Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary , access to water during the dry season is now more secure.

With support from Bhutan for Life, and in collaboration with the local communities, Khoma Gewog Administration and Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary, two covered catchment ponds and supporting water infrastructure have been constructed to improve water availability for these communities.

The new facilities will help families store and access water when natural water sources become scarce, supporting their everyday household needs and livelihoods.

A practical investment in water security, community resilience and the well-being of rural families.
World Wildlife Fund

07/08/2026

𝐁𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧'𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞

For generations, communities across Bhutan have relied on wild plants for medicine, food, natural dyes, and fibers. To ensure this invaluable knowledge is preserved for future generations, Bhutan For Life supported the Ugyen Wangchuck Institute for Forestry Research and Training (UWIFoRT) in carrying out a nationwide ethnobotanical study.
The initiative documented and scientifically verified over 30,000 records of traditional plant knowledge, resulting in the national report "Plants with Purpose" and four practical guidebooks on medicinal plants, food plants, natural dyes, and fiber plants.
These publications transform generations of traditional knowledge into practical resources for communities, researchers, students, and forest managers. They promote the sustainable use of forest resources, strengthen biodiversity conservation, and create new opportunities for nature-based livelihoods.
This initiative of bringing traditional wisdom and scientific research together is helping preserve Bhutan's rich botanical heritage while empowering communities to continue living in harmony with nature.


Green Climate Fund World Wildlife Fund Bhutan Trust Fund for Environmental Conservation Department of Forests and Park Services

31/07/2026

Message from the Vice Chairperson /Secretary, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Royal Government of Bhutan of the Bhutan For Life Board of Trustees on the World Ranger Day!

𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

31/07/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲

Today, we celebrate the unwavering dedication of the brave men and women who stand on the frontlines of conservation, protecting Bhutan’s rich biodiversity and natural heritage every day.

Through the Bhutan for Life Program, 731 rangers are supported across Bhutan’s Protected Areas and Biological Corridors with improved infrastructure, enhanced mobility, modern equipment, and continuous training ensuring they are well-equipped to safeguard our forests, wildlife, and ecosystems for generations to come.

On this World Ranger Day, we extend our deepest gratitude to every ranger for your courage, commitment, and tireless service. Thank you for protecting nature, supporting communities, and inspiring a more resilient and sustainable future for Bhutan.

Happy World Ranger Day!
Department of Forests and Park Services

28/07/2026

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
On this International Tiger Day, the Bhutan for Life Program joins the global community in celebrating Bhutan's unwavering commitment to conserving one of the world's most iconic and endangered species: the tiger.

In Bhutan, the tiger is a symbol of ecological resilience. It is deeply woven into our cultural heritage, spiritual traditions, and national identity. Protecting tigers means safeguarding the forests they call home, preserving rich biodiversity, and ensuring healthy ecosystems that sustain both wildlife and people.

Supported by the Bhutan for Life Program in collaboration with other conservation partners, the National Tiger Survey 2023 estimated Bhutan's wild tiger population at 131 individuals, a 27% increase from the 2014-2015 survey. This remarkable milestone reflects the success of sustained conservation efforts, scientific monitoring, and the collective dedication of government agencies, frontline rangers, local communities, and conservation partners.

As we celebrate this achievement, let us reaffirm our shared commitment to protecting these majestic cats and the landscapes they inhabit, for nature, for future generations, and for the harmony of life on Earth.

🐅 Happy International Tiger Day!


Green Climate Fund World Wildlife Fund Bhutan Trust Fund for Environmental Conservation Department of Forests and Park Services Nature Conservation Division

28/07/2026

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧’𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Through the Bhutan For Life program, six Biological Corridors which includes BC1 (Paro Forest Division), BC2 (Divisional Forest Office, Wangdue), BC3 (Divisional Forest Office, Tsirang), BC5 (Divisional Forest Office, Pema Gatshel.), BC7 (Divisional Forest Office, Monggar), and BC8 (Bumthang Forest Division, Bhutan) strengthened forest fire preparedness by enhancing the Inter-Agency Forest Fire Coordination Group (IFFCG) through revised Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Rapid Response Teams, community awareness campaigns, and improved firefighting equipment. These initiatives brought together Dzongkhag Administrations, Royal Bhutan Police, De-suung - Guardians of Peace, Bhutan Red Cross Society, local governments, protected area offices, Community Forest Management Groups, and local communities to strengthen coordinated forest fire management.
BC7 revised 12 Gewog-level SOPs and conducted awareness programmes across fire-prone communities. Further, BC3 established Rapid Response Teams with 80 members in Sergithang and Tsirangtoe Gewogs and supported emergency response during a forest fire that affected 50 hectares of Chirpine forest. In BC5, 398 community members participated in forest fire awareness programmes, BC8 engaged more than 25 key stakeholders in revising district SOPs, and BC1 finalized and endorsed SOPs for Haa while consulting field staff to strengthen implementation. BC2 enhanced its frontline preparedness through the procurement of firefighting tools and personal protective equipment.
By strengthening inter-agency collaboration, empowering communities, and improving emergency preparedness, these efforts directly support the Bhutan for Life Program’s objective of building resilient protected areas and biological corridors, conserving biodiversity, and safeguarding forests and the livelihoods that depend on them.

Green Climate Fund World Wildlife Fund Bhutan Trust Fund for Environmental Conservation Department of Forests and Park Services

27/07/2026

17/07/2026

𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐂-𝟑 𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐠

The Divisional Forest Office, Sarpang (BC3), under the Bhutan For Life program, has successfully completed the first systematic inventory of wild edible Non-Wood Forest Products (NWFPs) across Sarpang District. It provides a valuable scientific baseline for conserving Bhutan’s rich natural heritage while promoting sustainable livelihoods.

Using a scientific design of 4 km x 4 km sampling grid, the survey covered 51 sampling plots across an altitudinal range of 114 metres to 2,058 metres above the sea level (masl). The assessment documented around 134 wild edible species belonging to 53 plant families, including fruits, edible shoots, medicinal herbs, bamboo, cane, and ferns.

The inventory highlights the important diversity of Bhutan’s forests and importance of traditional knowledge in supporting food security, nutrition, traditional healthcare, and rural livelihoods. The findings also provide important information for biodiversity monitoring, sustainable harvesting, and future nature-based enterprise development, while contributing to the conservation vision of the Gelephu Mindfulness City initiative.

Through such an initiative, the BFL program is helping ensure Bhutan’s rich biodiversity and traditional ecological knowledge continue to benefit future generations.



Green Climate Fund World Wildlife Fund Bhutan Trust Fund for Environmental Conservation Department of Forests and Park Services Divisional Forest Office, Sarpang