Information
BC7 connects Wangchuk Centennial National Park, Phrumshingla national Park, and Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Location: Covers 6 gewogs with 13 chiwogs from Lhuentse Dzongkhag and 2 gewogs with 2 chiwogs from Mongar Dzongkhag
- Establishment: 1999
- Total Area: 419.66 km2
Faunal and Floral Diversity
- Camera trap survey and documentation has revealed the presence of 28 species of mammals of which 3 are endangered(Red Panda,Dhole,Bengal Tiger), 8 vulnerable(Himalayan Serow, Takin, Capped Langur, Sambar Deer, Common Leopard, Smooth coated otter, Bhutan Giant Flying Squirrel, Himalayan Black Bear) and 12 least concerned as per IUCN.
- The floristic composition consists of 307 plant species from which 104 are tree species, 47 shrub species and 144 herb species.
- The office has recorded 276 bird species out of which 1 is endangered(Pallas Fish Eagle), 3 are vulnerable(Black Necked Crane, wood snipe, Rufous necked hornbill) and 6 are near threatened(Satyr Tragopan, River Lapwing, Ward’s Trogon, Great Hornbill, Yellow rumped honeyguide, Himalayan vulture) as per the IUCN red list of threatened species
Inhabitants
Households within the biological corridor boundary
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Risk and Threats
Habitat Degradation
Habitat degradation of key habitats of endemic species
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 weather events that threaten wildlife and people alike.
Ecosystem Disruption
Unregulated grazing and invasive species disrupt native ecosystem function.
Development Activities
Illegal development can drive habitat loss for key species.
BC-07'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).
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.