Information
BC6 in the eastern landscape function as
the connecting landscape between Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary in the east
and Jomotshangkha Wildlife Sanctuary in southeastern part of Bhutan.
- Location: BC-05 covers Nganglam and Choekhorling Gewogs under Pemagatshel District. It also covers Dewathang, Orgon, and Phuntshothang Gewogs under Samdrup Jongkhar District
- Establishment: 1999
- Total Area: 232.76 km2
- Inhabitants of BC6 are primarily seasonal herding communities
Floral and Faunal Diversity
Risk and Threats
Habitat Degradation
Habitat degradation is largely the result of agressive livestock grazing
Human-Wildlife Conflict
Local livelihoods are threatened by conflicts and crop damage from wild animals. Without proper compensation plans in place this can lead to retaliatory killings.
Climate Change
The increasing effects of climate change contributes to the severity of wildfire and landslide events that threaten wildlife and people alike.
Ecosystem Disruption
Feral dogs and invasive plant species disrupt native ecosystem function.
Development Activities
Illegal development can drive habitat loss for key species.
BC-06'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.
Human-wildlife conflict mitigation via alternative livelihood programs, and establishment of a Quick Response Team (QRT).
Livelihoods & Inhabitants
- Inhabitants of the biological corridor are almost entirely nomadic herding communities without permanent settlements
- The biological corridor boundaries cover Serthig, Samrang, Martshala, and Lauri Gewogs under Samdrup Jongkhar Dzongkhag and part of Kangpara and Merak Gewogs under Trashigang Dzongkhag.
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.