Wangchuck Centennial National Park (WCNP)

It represents one of the best examples of the middle Himalayan ecosystem and contains several ecological biomes ranging from blue pine forests to dry alpine screes and permanent snow and ice.

Largest park in Bhutan
Total area: 4914 km²
Location: Northern frontiers of the country and falls within the boundaries of five districts of the country
In the future, the park has plans to conduct studies on the total area of glaciers in the park as well as some impacts from global warming on these glaciers.

Wangchuck Centennial National Park (WCNP)

Faunal and Floral Diversity

0 species of mammals recorded

0 species of birds

0 species of butterflies

0 species of plants

Wangchuck Centennial National Park (WCNP)

Inhabitants & Livelihood

0 people reside inside the park

0 % The yak-herding communities represent about 12% of the households, while the rest are farming (non- yak herding) communities

Subsistence farming and rearing of livestock are the main livelihoods for the communities living inside the park

0 % More than 70% of the fungus collected is from the areas which fall within the park

The income generated from the sale of Cordyceps help the communities purchase necessities, build homes, educate children, buy livestock, and acquire solar and cooking gas.

Wangchuck Centennial National Park (WCNP)

Camping & Trekking

Popular tourist attractions include

Hot springs
Alpine organic farmhouses
The BebzurChukpo Heritage Museum
The Dorjibi Weaving Center
The Febilla Eco Trail
The Ravel beak Trail

Wangchuck Centennial National Park (WCNP)

Risk & Threats

Poaching

Musk deer poaching specifically has been increasing over the years

Overgrazing of forests and alpine habitats

Illegal and unsustainable harvesting of Cordyceps and medical plants

Since the legalization of Cordyceps and medicinal plants by the Government, the number of gatherers has increased over the years and has led to unsustainable harvesting and the destruction to habitats

Habitat fragmentation and degradation

Developmental activities have also contributed to the habitat fragmentation and degradation

Solid waste accumulation

With an increasing number of visitors both tourists and local visitors, the accumulation of waste and litters, especially in the alpine region, has been increasing over the years

Forest fire and illegal collection of firewood

Glacial lake outburst floods

Human wildlife conflicts

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Wangchuck Centennial National Park (WCNP)

Himalayan Black Bear
Red Panda
Glaciers in WCNP are a concern due to the mountain topography and the development of hydropower projects.
A total 693 species of vascular plants belonging to 51 families are recorded WCNP.