This is a full project supporting the Royal Government of Bhutan in strengthening the integrated management of Jigme Dorji National Park, Bhutan's largest and one of the most diverse protected areas containing globally significant biodiversity. The project will be implemented according to two components. The first will strengthen Park management and the second will involve the incorporation of local communities within the Park in implementing a Community Natural Resource Management Plan.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
192
Country
Bhutan
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Development Programme
Approval FY
1997
Status
Completed
Region
Asia
Executing Agencies
Royal Government of Bhutan Forestry Services Division, Ministry of Agriculture
Forest Services Division (FSD)
Ministry of Agriculture (MOA)
GEF Period
GEF - 1
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
1,424,568
GEF Project Grant
1,500,000

Timeline

Concept Approved
01 Oct 1996
Project Approved for Implementation
20 Jul 1997
Project Closed
13 Feb 2008