A group of 11 students from the Charles Sturt University of Australia arrived in Bhutan today (5th April 2016). The students led by a professor will take a two weeks course in environmental science here in Bhutan. They will also learn about the environment and conservation management regimes of Bhutan by meeting various related agencies and visiting field sites in the country.

The field course is hosted by the Ugyen Wangchuck Institute for Conservation and Environment (UWICE), Department of Forests and Park Services, Lamai Goempa, Bumthang.