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Droning the Himalayas: Scaling Up the Conservation Efforts

<p>Rugged terrain and thick forest cover impose great challenges in assessing and monitoring wildlife, forest fires, poaching, illegal logging, and other activities necessary to inform critical conservation efforts in Bhutan. Across the globe,...

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Posted on 04/06/2014

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Heritage Plantation at UWICE

<p>The Ugyen Wangchuck Institute for Conservation and Environment (UWICE), Lamai Goempa, Bumthang, has celebrated the Social Forestry Day as the Heritage Plantation Day. Director, faculty members and students of the Institute graciously&nbs...

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Posted on 03/06/2014

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The 3rd Jigme Singye Wangchuck Outstanding Environmental Stewardship Award Conferred

<p>The 3rd Jigme Singye Wangchuck Outstanding Environmental Stewardship Award (JSW-OESA) was conferred by HRH Ashi Chimi Yangzom Wangchuck, coinciding with the opening ceremony of the 14th International Society of Ethnobiology Congress.</p&g...

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Posted on 02/06/2014

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The 14th ISE Congress Commenced at Bumthang

<p>The Opening Ceremony of the 14th International Society of Ethnobiology (ISE) Congress took place at Ugyen Wangchuck Stadium in Bumthang, Bhutan on 1st June 2014. The objective of the Congress, which is held once every two years, is to suppor...

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Posted on 02/06/2014

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The Himalayan Griffon (Gyps himalayensis): The First Ever eObs GPRS Tagged Animal on Earth

<p>On 29 May 2014, at Wamsis Village near Trashi Ghadhen Lhakhang, Ura-Bumthang, a landmark was established in bird movement research.  A five-year-old cow named <em>Khashamo </em>(for its creamy brown coa...

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Posted on 31/05/2014

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