Strategic Direction 1 

Biological Corridor Framework for the Kingdom of Bhutan
Prepare a management framework for the 366,000-hectare Bhutan Biological Conservation Complex corridor. Build upon existing WWF work covering socioeconomic and biodiversity data and on government commitment, with the ultimate goal of maintaining ecosystem ecological connectivity within a mosaic of forest corridors. Ensure civil society involvement in development of the framework.

Amount	$101,956
Grant Term	02/09 - 12/10
Grantee	World Wildlife Fund, Inc.
Project Documents	- Final report, English (PDF - 34 KB)

Local Stewardship for Conservation of the Red Panda in Eastern Nepal
Identify red panda hotspots and initiate action to conserve, reduce threats, restore and maintain key red panda habitats through community-based approaches in Kangchenjunga Singalila Complex, Nepal. A Forest Guardian initiative for information sharing, monitoring and a community conservation vision for sustained red panda conservation will be developed.

Amount	$70,912
Grant Term	10/08 - 12/10
Grantee	Red Panda Network
Project Documents	- Final report, English (PDF - 61 KB)

Pygmy Hog Conservation Program
Contribute to enhancing key habitat areas necessary for the conservation of the Critically Endangered pygmy hog (Sus salvanius) as an extension of an ongoing program for pygmy hog recovery through captive breeding. This new phase seeks to establish new populations and to help enhance the capacity of park staff for improving the management of grasslands; monitor and protect pygmy hog; and raise awareness regarding conservation of this species.

Amount	$80,000
Grant Term	10/08 - 12/10
Grantee	Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust
Project Documents	- Final report, English (PDF - 280 KB)

Maintain and Restore Habitat Connectivity and Reduce Human-Animal Conflict in the North Bank Landscape
Secure linkages across the Tipi-Dedjling and Bornadi-Khalingduar corridors in the North Bank Landscape for elephant movement to conserve elephant, tiger and rhino. Mitigate human-wildlife conflict in these corridors that are critical passageways for elephants. Conduct studies on community dynamics, land use and elephant movements. Develop a conservation action plan based on the studies and in consultation with stakeholders.

Amount	$57,308
Grant Term	02/08 - 06/10
Grantee	World Wide Fund for Nature - India
Project Documents	- Final report, English (PDF - 5 MB)

Identification and Strengthening of Key Habitat Linkages in Manas Tiger Reserve using Geo-spatial Technology and Policy Advocacy
Develop a comprehensive GIS-based biodiversity information database (Manas Tiger Reserve Information System) through analysis of satellite imagery and field work to help ensure that local stakeholders and forest managers can manage the Manas Tiger Reserve effectively.

Amount	$89,980
Grant Term	01/08 - 05/10
Grantee	AARANYAK
Project Documents	- Final report, English (PDF - 123 KB)

Advocacy and Awareness Campaign on Biodiversity in Bhutan
Identify and design appropriate initiatives for building awareness of biodiversity values and conservation issues in six sites in the Bhutan Biological Conservation Complex as well as educating and raising awareness levels of civil society groups at the grassroots as well as of government decisionmakers at the policy level.

Amount	$79,898
Grant Term	07/07 - 09/10
Grantee	Kuensel Corporation Limited
Project Documents	- Final report, English (PDF - 34 KB)

Management of Social Forestry in Bhutan
Develop appropriate management practices to be piloted in select social forestry groups within the Bhutan Biological Conservation Complex. Royal Institute of Management will conduct studies on current government policies regarding social forestry and the operational and management structure of  local social forestry groups and will also study best practices within the region.

Amount	$78,121
Grant Term	07/07 - 09/10
Grantee	Royal Institute of Management
Project Documents	- Final report, English (PDF - 47 KB)

Strengthening Civil Society for Biodiversity Conservation Support Project
Strengthen civil society participation in all stages of corridor management and incorporate conservation issues in community, private, and national forest management plans in selected sites in the Nepali sector of the Kangchenjunga-Singhalila Complex.  Through the development of a multi-stakeholder civil society forum, this project will reduce threats to existing forests from encroachment, over-grazing, and unsustainable harvesting of forest resources.

Amount	$60,165
Grant Term	04/07 - 03/09
Grantee	Ilam Co-operation Council, Ilam - 2
Project Documents	- Final report, English (PDF - 63 KB)

Save The Tiger Fund
Award grants to partners working to save Asia’s wild tigers, tiger prey species and tiger habitats and/or to address the threat posed to tigers by illegal wildlife trade. Also lead the efforts of the Campaign Against Tiger Trafficking in its work with tiger range and consuming countries, as well as consumers of tiger parts, to stop the trade in tigers and their derivatives.

Amount	$835,267
Grant Term	01/04 - 12/08
Grantee	National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Project Documents	- Final report, English (PDF - 151 KB)
Related News and Information	- Newsletter: Tiger Watch Newsletter, Vol. 10 No. 1, Spring 2007 (PDF - 443 KB) - Press Release: February 2004: Save The Tiger Fund Announces Alliance With Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund