Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN)

In a rare sighting in Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary, a Chinese Pond Heron (Ardeola bacchus) was spotted near Singye Dzong at a record altitude of 3600 m in Bhutan.

The three-day training on Book-keeping and Silviculture Options to the Community Forest Management Group (CFMG) Members of lower Zhemgang was organized by Zhemgang Field Office in collaboration with the Block RNR Extension Forest Offices of lower Zhemgang from 15^th February till 21^st February, 2014.

ANNOUNCEMENT RSPN, Thimphu is pleased to announce the temporary post of 8 Assistant Trainers for 50 days to conduct awareness on safety and efficient use of electricity for  Zhemgang District.  Aspiring graduates may apply to the Adm/HR Officer, RSPN, Thimphu. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Detailed ToR can be availed from RSPN office or CLICK HERE or contact at or 17662496/ 02-322056.

Application must be submitted before 5 pm of 17^th March 2014.

25 January, 2014: 37 Black-necked Cranes (Grus nigricollis) were counted at Khayber (Rinchengang), Bayling (Below the Pear Tree, Lithongshing), Trashiyangtse . Between 08.18 am to 08.27 am about 37 BNCs were seen feeding in the dry paddies feeding on the grain droppings. This area is a popular non-roosting feeding area for the BNCs in Trashiyangtse. The BNCs usually come to this area at 5 am from roosting areas in Bumdeling.