Information
The Royal Botanical Park (RBP) connects Jigme Dorji National Park and Biological Corridor 02
- Location: Located just next to the iconic Dochula Pass, RBP caters to 4 gewogs (Tobesa, Kasesa, Dagal, and Chang) that are split between Thimphu and Punakha
- Establishment: 2004
- Total Area: 91.19 km2
Floral and Faunal Diversity
- Key habitat for tigers , red panda, musk deer, takin, Monal pheasant, Steppe eagle, and more
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Inhabitants
Households are served by RBP
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Risk and Threats
Waste Managment
Littering along national highways and roads
Ecosystem Disruption
Release of domestic animals instead the park and feeding of wild animals along the highway.
Manpower Shortage
Shortage of manpower for effective management within the park boundaries
Royal Bhutan Park's Future with Bhutan for Life
Habitat improvement through landscape planning and restoration
Regular SMART Patrolling for reducing illegal activities through enhanced surveillance
Community engagement to foster local stewardship of natural resources.
Regular biodiversity surveys to inform ecological planning
Major Projects
Breathing Green: Bhutan, Home to 1008 Million Trees and Carbon-Slashing Wonder
Management Plan
This conservation management plan describes in details the importance of the park in ensuring biological continuity and ecosystem integrity, human communities and economic status; experiences and challenges, achievements from the past conservation management plan, threats and strategic actions for next 10 years. This plan also includes implementation work plans with budget outlay, monitoring, and evaluation approach for the planned activities.