Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Restoration of the Wintering Habitat of the Black-Necked Crane in and around Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary in Eastern Bhutan through Community-Based Initiatives

Grantee Name: Nature Conservation Committee of Trashiyangtse

Hotspot: Himalaya
Location: Bhutan
Amount: $130,000
Dates: Jan 2009 – Dec 2010
Keywords: Freshwater, Habitat conservation and management, Migratory species, Ramsar site, Species Conservation

Restore and improve the wintering habitat of the Endangered black-necked crane in Bomdeling Wildlife Sanctuary through community participation and initiation of alternative livelihood options. Enhance capacity to develop and implement habitat restoration plans and engage local community members in monitoring and assessing habitat and numbers of black-necked cranes.

Strategic Direction :

2 Secure the conservation of priority site outcomes (key biodiversity areas) in the eastern Himalayas with a particular emphasis on the Bhutan Biological Conservation Complex, Kangchenjunga-Singalila Complex, and North Ban

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Restoration of the Wintering Habitat of the Black-Necked Crane in and around Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary in Eastern Bhutan through Community-Based Initiatives

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