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Divisional Forest Office, Tsirang The Tsirang Territorial Forest Division was established in 1988 to carryout out forestry activities and render forestry services for the people of Tsirang.

On the joyous ocasion of the 15th Royal wedding Anniversary ,the Tsirang Division office joins nation in offering our he...
13/10/2026

On the joyous ocasion of the 15th Royal wedding Anniversary ,the Tsirang Division office joins nation in offering our heartfelt felicitation and prayers for their Majesty's Long life, good health and continue happiness

Tsirang’s hilly landscape functions as an important water tower for downstream communities, with lakes such as Darachhu,...
29/09/2026

Tsirang’s hilly landscape functions as an important water tower for downstream communities, with lakes such as Darachhu, Shetipokhari, and Sukeypokhari serving as key water-recharge areas supporting rural water supplies, including those of Damphu Municipality. In 2024, the Divisional Forest Office, Tsirang, in collaboration with the TSIRANG DZONGKHAG, identified Darachhu, Shetipokhari, and Sukeypokhari as priority water-recharge areas requiring restoration, as the lakes had experienced significant drying and degradation.
Due to limited financial resources, the proposed restoration activities could not be undertaken initially. However, with funding support from the IKI Project managed by WWF Bhutan, DFO Tsirang commenced site assessments, community consultations, appeasement rituals, and lake-cleaning activities on 28 September 2026. Darachhu Lake was previously restored during FY 2025–2026 with support from the Bhutan For Life (BFL) Project, while restoration of the remaining priority lakes, particularly Shetipokhari, is planned for FY 2027–2028, subject to continued funding support.
The initiative aims to enhance water recharge, watershed resilience, and long-term water security for downstream communities, benefiting approximately 908 households of Rangthagling and Kilkhorthang Gewog, Tsirang under Tsirang Dzongkhag.
WWF Bhutan
Department of Forests and Park Services
Tsirang Dzongkhag Administration

A Training of Trainers (ToT) on Evidence-Based and Adaptive Community Forest (CF) Management Planning was conducted on 2...
25/09/2026

A Training of Trainers (ToT) on Evidence-Based and Adaptive Community Forest (CF) Management Planning was conducted on 24 September 2026 for the technical staff from the three Range Offices under the Divisional Forest Office, Tsirang. The training aimed to enhance participants’ understanding of evidence-based and adaptive approaches to CF management planning, which would support the revision of CF management plans and facilitate effective annual CF monitoring within their respective gewogs.

The covered several key aspects of contemporary CF management planning. The traditional forest inventory approaches used for CFs are now being replaced by National Forest Inventory (NFI)-based inventory methods, incorporating site-specific coefficients of variation (CV) for sample plot determination (CF area

🌧️🌳 Happy Blessed Rainy Day 2026!May the rain bless our forests, nourish our land, and bring happiness, health, and pros...
23/09/2026

🌧️🌳 Happy Blessed Rainy Day 2026!
May the rain bless our forests, nourish our land, and bring happiness, health, and prosperity to all of you and your families. Stay safe and blessed! 🙏🌿

Writeshop on Socio-Ecological Assessment of Siltimbur (Litsea cubeba)A week-long writeshop on the socio-ecological asses...
20/09/2026

Writeshop on Socio-Ecological Assessment of Siltimbur (Litsea cubeba)

A week-long writeshop on the socio-ecological assessment of Siltimbur (Litsea cubeba) in five selected gewogs under Tsirang Dzongkhag Administration was conducted at Kichu Resorts Paro Dzongkhag Administration from 9th to 16th September 2026. The writeshop was coordinated by Ms. Bhagi Powdrel Chhetri, Assistant Programme Officer, Tarayana Foundation, with technical facilitation provided by the Tarayana Centre for Research and Development (TCRD). Dr. Karma Lhaden (PhD), Associate Director, TCRD, facilitated the social component, while, Dr.Sangay Dorji(PhD), Technical Director, TCRD, led the ecological component. The overall programme was spearheaded by Mr. Chimi Dorji, Director, TCRD.

A total of five technical staff from the Divisional Forest Office, Tsirang, along with technical staff from the Tarayana Foundation, participated in the week-long programme. The writeshop provided an important platform for data cleaning, consolidation, analysis, and documentation of the socio-economic and ecological data, as well as the livelihood significance of Siltimbur across the selected gewogs. The outcomes of the writeshop are expected to contribute to the development of a science-based management and conservation plan for Siltimbur, complemented by a business plan aimed at promoting sustainable livelihood development while maintaining a balance between conservation and socio-economic development.

The week-long writeshop was funded through the Living Landscape Project under the International Climate Initiative (IKI), with support from WWF Deutschland, and implemented jointly by the Tarayana Foundation and WWF Bhutan, in collaboration with the Divisional Forest Office, Tsirang, under the Department of Forests and Park Services.
Tarayana Foundation
WWF Bhutan
Department of Forests and Park Services
Tsirang Dzongkhag Administration
Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Royal Government of Bhutan

The 6th Annual Rimdro of Divisional Forest Office, Tsirang was presided by His Eminence Lama Naten along with the 11 mon...
18/09/2026

The 6th Annual Rimdro of Divisional Forest Office, Tsirang was presided by His Eminence Lama Naten along with the 11 monks from Tsirang Namgyel Choeling Dratshang. The Rimdro was organized as an annual religious event to invoke blessings for the removal of obstacles, protection from adverse circumstances, and prevail peace and well-being of entire staff and their families. Beside this, the event also sought to seek blessing for successful implementation of the Division’s planned activities for the fiscal year 2026-2027.

The programme commenced in the morning with Lhabsang and Thrisel, followed by the Jabzhi and Mikha. The event concluded with the offering of Kagho to all staff and their families. This successful completion of the Rimdro provided an opportunity for staff and their families to collectively seek blessings, spiritual protection, and continued well-being for the year ahead.

The 4th Annual Community Forest Networking Group (CFNG) Meeting was convened on 9th September 2026, bringing together th...
13/09/2026

The 4th Annual Community Forest Networking Group (CFNG) Meeting was convened on 9th September 2026, bringing together the Chairpersons of 45 approved Community Forests (CFs) under Divisional Forest Office, Tsirang. The day-long programme was graced by the Chief Forestry Officer, Tsirang, and attended by 7 forestry Officials from three Range offices. The meeting was coordinated and facilitated by Mr. Tshedar Tshedar, Section head, FRPMS with the aimed to strengthen collective efforts towards sustainable management and utilization of community forest resources, ensuring that present needs are met without compromising the ability of future generation’s needs. The institutionalization of the CFNG was further strengthened by providing a common platform for the 49 CFMGs to share experiences, identify challenges, and collectively plan for the sustainable production, utilization, and marketing of CF products.

The CFO highlighted the advantages of CFs, particularly in facilitating access to timbers and firewood for bonafide use. He further cautioned that opportunities to obtain RBHT from SRF may become increasingly limited in the coming years, underscoring the importance of strengthening CFs as a reliable source of forest products for rural communities. The meeting also discussed challenges affecting the effective implementation of planned CFNG activities, including the need for performance-based financial incentives for committee members, followed by drawing of annual work plan (2026-2027). It was agreed that the CFNG would address such challenges collectively through consensus-based decision-making and, where necessary, decisions supported by a broad majority, thereby facilitating timely implementation of agreed activities.

Department of Forests and Park Services

A total of 37 B.Sc. Sustainable Development students, accompanied by Mr. Tashi Dhendup, Module lecturer from the College...
08/09/2026

A total of 37 B.Sc. Sustainable Development students, accompanied by Mr. Tashi Dhendup, Module lecturer from the College of Natural Resources, Royal University of Bhutan, were on block day program at the Divisional Forest Office, Tsirang, to gain practical insights into the Powkhola and Kuchi-Darachhu PES schemes, the third PES initiative instituted in Bhutan. Mr. Cheten Dorji aka Ceeten Dor-g from the Divisional Forest Office delivered an overview of the Tsirang PES scheme, highlighting its implementation experiences, key challenges, and future pathways for securing a sustainable and reliable water supply for Damphu Municipality. In addition to PES and its implementation modalities, community-based ecotourism initiatives were also introduced as an important approach to promoting sustainable livelihoods while supporting environmental conservation.
The presentations were followed by an in-depth and interactive question-and-answer session between the students and senior forestry officials, led by the Chief Forestry Officer. The discussion covered the current status of the PES scheme, implementation challenges, community participation, institutional arrangements, and potential strategies for ensuring a reliable and sustainable water supply for Damphu Municipality under TSIRANG DZONGKHAG.
The programme provided the students with valuable practical exposure to the application of PES as a nature-based approach to watershed and water-resource management. The Tsirang PES scheme is considered a viable mechanism for addressing emerging water-related challenges, protecting critical water sources amid increasing population and development pressures, and promoting long-term water security. It also demonstrates how environmental conservation can be integrated with community participation and socio-economic development to support sustainable resource management in Bhutan.

Department of Forests and Park Services
College of Natural Resources, Royal University of Bhutan
Tsirang Dzongkhag Administration

Upon receiving a request for technical support from the Dunglagang Gewog Administration, the Divisional Forest Office, T...
27/08/2026

Upon receiving a request for technical support from the Dunglagang Gewog Administration, the Divisional Forest Office, Tsirang, led by the Chief and supported by technical staff from Tsirang Range, conducted joint detailed field assessments on 26th August 2026. The assessment covered three proposed water-source protection sites—Pulamidangra and Balukholcha in Hatidungana, and Upper Lhamoilum. The team also assessed the Pemaling Community Forest (CF) plantation site covering 1.8 ha in Lhamoilum Chiwog, as well as two proposed bioengineering sites at Hatidunga in Norjangsa and Drangreybumaed Chiwog under Dunglagang Gewog.
The technical assessment included detailed site inspections, field measurements, evaluation of existing site conditions, and preparation of cost estimates for the proposed water-source protection and bioengineering interventions, particularly in landslide-affected areas. The assessments were undertaken to ensure that the proposed interventions were technically sound, site-specific, environmentally appropriate, and feasible for implementation.
The planned activities in Dunglagang Gewog are funded under the CAR-LG Project for the fiscal year 2026–2027.
Department of Forests and Park Services
Tsirang Dzongkhag Administration
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The inauguration of the 4000 meters chain-link fencing work was held on 25/8/2026 at Pangthang Chiwog under Patsaling Ge...
26/08/2026

The inauguration of the 4000 meters chain-link fencing work was held on 25/8/2026 at Pangthang Chiwog under Patsaling Gewog. The program began with a Lhabsang Trusel conducted by the Gewog Lam, followed by the formal opening of the chain-link fencing work by the Chief Forestry Officer.
The program was attended by community members, the Tshogpa, forestry officials from Mendrelgang Range, and officials from the Divisional Forest Office,Tsirang. The chain-link fencing initiative is funded through the IKI Living Landscape Project, WWF Bhutan, and Tarayana Foundation, with the aim of supporting communities in mitigating human-wildlife conflict and promoting coexistence between people and wildlife.

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