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Assess the extent of degraded and barren forest lands, map these
areas, and prioritize them for reafforestation taking into consideration
a number of factors such as socio-economic benefits to the local
communities, ecological risks (both immediate and long-term) of not
rehabilitating the forest land, and contribution to global environmental
needs such as carbon sequestration and adaptation to climate change.
Re-afforest prioritized degraded and barren forest lands using species
and methods that are environmentally appropriate to local conditions.
d) Participatory Forest Management
Design and impart participatory training to develop community skills
for community and private forestry focusing on activities such as
community organization, conflict resolution, benefit-sharing and
community fund management. For the sustainability of the fastspreading community forestry program, it is very crucial to equip the
local communities with adequate technical and social skills to establish
and manage community forests.
e) Livestock and Grazing Management
Carry out carrying capacity studies and based on these, develop a
taxation scheme to discourage the rearing of livestock in excess of the
carrying capacity. Provide effective animal health coverage to give
livestock farmers the security to keep smaller but more productive
herds of livestock. Where overgrazing is a problem but livestock
rearing is the primary source of livelihood, develop and promote
b) Sustainable Mining
In keeping with the Mines and Mineral Management Act 1995 and
Mines and Mineral Management Regulations 2002, ensure all existing
and new mining operations have mine plan, environmental
management plan, and mine restoration plan as per acceptable
standard stipulated by law, regulations and ECOP, and that these plans
are being effectively implemented.
c) Sustainable Urban Development
Decelerate the growth of Thimphu and Phuentsholing urban centers
and enhance environmental management of these centers, including
beautification of urban lands and development of public amenities for
recreation, drainage, sanitation, and waste disposal. Improve municipal
governance and strengthen municipal capacity to effectively manage
urban environments and deliver public services.
d) Solid Waste Management
Establish waste recycling hubs in major towns. In establishing such
hubs, examine the possibility of introducing models of communitybased entrepreneurship and public-private partnership for waste
management. Improve solid waste management by introducing a
system for waste segregation at source and adoption of proper landfill
management practices.