From September 7–16, 2026, the Ugyen Wangchuck Institute for Forestry Research and Training (UWIFoRT) is hosting an intensive ten-day training course on Nursery Techniques and Plantation in Gedu, Chukha. Inaugurated by the Chief Forestry Officer of the Divisional Forest Office, Gedu, and funded by the International Climate Initiative (IKI)-WWF Bhutan, the program is being delivered by resource persons from UWIFoRT and the Forest Resource Planning and Management Division (FRPMD) under the Department of Forests and Park Services (DoFPS). Attended by 25 field personnel (2 female and 23 men) from various divisional forest offices and protected areas, the training has two core objectives: to equip participants with both theoretical and practical skills in nursery and plantation management, and to familiarize them with the updated Nursery and Plantation Norms and Standards 2026, including monitoring and evaluation guidelines, thereby supporting consistent and improved restoration practices nationwide.