The Ugyen Wangchuck Institute for Forestry Research and Training (UWIFoRT) under the Department of Forests and Park Services (DoFPS), Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR) would like to announce the availability of 48 slots for availing local Nature Tour Guide Training on basic identification of birds, plants, butterflies, and mammals as detailed below;

Any interested individuals especially licensed and practicing cultural tour guides, local youths and registered members from the local nature tourism groups who come from Bumthang, Lhuentse, Mongar, Trongsa, Gasa, Samtse, Tsirang, Wangduephodrang, Dagana, Zhemgang, Pemagatshel, and Sarpang Dzongkhags

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The training program will commence from 4^th August 2025 for 15 days with theoretical inputs by tutors from UWIFoRT, DoFPS. The field practical tour will be conducted in Bumthang and Mongar areas.

The training program is funded through the IUCN/KFW Integrated Tiger Habitat Conservation program of the BTC under Nature Conservation Division of DoFPS.

The program is designed to provide basic knowledge and develop skills and abilities of an individual to become a competent local nature tour guide who will act as an advocate for creating awareness in the rural areas about tiger conservation while providing nature tour guiding services as well.

The applicants shall be notified of the selection result on the 31^st July 2025 and confirmed via email.

The selection shall be based on FIRST-COME-FIRST served basis and upon fulfilling the criteria specified above.

Logistical and transportation services and learning materials will be provided during the actual training duration.

For further details, please contact Mr. Karma Wangdi at kwangdi@uwice.gov.bt or Mr. Ugyen Tenzin at utenzin@uwice.gov.bt during office hours.