US-GOV-9-F18AP00799 Department of the Interior Human-wildlife conflict in Jigme Dorji National Park (JDNP), Bhutan, is costing farmers additional expenses, and possible personal injury. This project aims to examine the extent and magnitude of conflict between tiger and agro-pastoralists and propose a measure that may reduce the conflicts. The project will also conduct awareness programs on significance of conserving tiger in forest ecosystem in the park and neighboring regions. Project objectives include the following: (1) Examining livestock depredation by tiger and assessing its impact on farmer's livelihood; (2) Evaluating peoples perceptions and attitudes towards conservation of tigers; (3) Raising the awareness of the role of the tiger in forest ecosystem amongst inhabitants of JDNP through education programs and the distribution of educational materials; and, (4) Groundwork is laid for establishing an effective network of citizens to monitor and protect tiger, their prey species, and habitat amongst farmers in the lowland areas of JDNP. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Government of Bhutan Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 13871 Government of Bhutan Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -13871 Government of Bhutan Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F14AP00646-62619 Department of the Interior "The purpose of this proposal is to establish a measurable increase in tactical protection, patrolling and monitoring in Bhutans Royal Manas National Park for tiger conservation. This will be done by improving law enforcement in RMNP by implementing a rigorous advanced patrolling protocol that is adaptively managed through SMART law enforcement monitoring software and establishing a foundation of effective protection that enables RMNP to achieve accreditation under the protection portion of CA|TS...Specifically, this will be done by: 1. conducting a threat analysis to identify and analyze key factors that endanger the valuable assets of RMNP; 2. training and equipping frontline staff to document and record information using standard uniform data protocols; 3. training one data officer and project officer on the use of SMART law enforcement monitoring protocols and analysis of outputs generated to enable implementation of adaptive measures; 4. setting up a central control station and pilot the law enforcement monitoring in an area of the park; and 5. setting up a checklist as a foundation for a protection strategy, which will be included in the main management plan/system for CA|TS.." Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior World Wildlife Fund Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC -3066 World Wildlife Fund Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 320 World Wildlife Fund Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 49,680 US-GOV-9-F14AP00646-62618 Department of the Interior "The purpose of this proposal is to establish a measurable increase in tactical protection, patrolling and monitoring in Bhutans Royal Manas National Park for tiger conservation. This will be done by improving law enforcement in RMNP by implementing a rigorous advanced patrolling protocol that is adaptively managed through SMART law enforcement monitoring software and establishing a foundation of effective protection that enables RMNP to achieve accreditation under the protection portion of CA|TS...Specifically, this will be done by: 1. conducting a threat analysis to identify and analyze key factors that endanger the valuable assets of RMNP; 2. training and equipping frontline staff to document and record information using standard uniform data protocols; 3. training one data officer and project officer on the use of SMART law enforcement monitoring protocols and analysis of outputs generated to enable implementation of adaptive measures; 4. setting up a central control station and pilot the law enforcement monitoring in an area of the park; and 5. setting up a checklist as a foundation for a protection strategy, which will be included in the main management plan/system for CA|TS.." Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior World Wildlife Fund Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 46614 World Wildlife Fund Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F15AP00773 Department of the Interior The purpose of this project is to build Forest Protection and Surveillance Unit (FPSU) trainer capacity in law enforcement monitoring tools, intelligence tools and standard anti-poaching ranger trainings as per the IUCN standards for national roll out. The project will support capacity building of FPSU and divisional field staff to train others on SMART and standard anti-poaching ranger training, as well as to best utilize the Bhutan Forestry Enforcement Database (BhuFED), and integrate SMART with BhuFED as well as increase national awareness on law enforcement tools and trainings available in Bhutan through FPSU. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior World Wildlife Fund Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 50000 World Wildlife Fund Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -39955 World Wildlife Fund Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 4602 World Wildlife Fund Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -5443 World Wildlife Fund Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 1795 World Wildlife Fund Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -1795 World Wildlife Fund Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 44,557 US-GOV-9-F14AP00646-62157 Department of the Interior "The purpose of this proposal is to establish a measurable increase in tactical protection, patrolling and monitoring in Bhutans Royal Manas National Park for tiger conservation. This will be done by improving law enforcement in RMNP by implementing a rigorous advanced patrolling protocol that is adaptively managed through SMART law enforcement monitoring software and establishing a foundation of effective protection that enables RMNP to achieve accreditation under the protection portion of CA|TS...Specifically, this will be done by: 1. conducting a threat analysis to identify and analyze key factors that endanger the valuable assets of RMNP; 2. training and equipping frontline staff to document and record information using standard uniform data protocols; 3. training one data officer and project officer on the use of SMART law enforcement monitoring protocols and analysis of outputs generated to enable implementation of adaptive measures; 4. setting up a central control station and pilot the law enforcement monitoring in an area of the park; and 5. setting up a checklist as a foundation for a protection strategy, which will be included in the main management plan/system for CA|TS.." Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior World Wildlife Fund Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 50000 World Wildlife Fund Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F18AP00669 Department of the Interior Predator- prey relationship for management of tiger and its prey is poorly known in the south central region of Bhutan. Human-tiger conflict is also a serious issue in this due to depredation on livestock. Zhemgang Forest Division in particular is giving priority to tiger conservation activities via natural and social research activities. The project is planned to understand tiger-prey relationship to help with tiger management in this region, and, evaluate peoples perception and attitude towards tiger conservation. As part of the education program, awareness of tiger conservation will be imparted to farmers and youth within conflict areas. The findings from the research will be useful baseline information to conservationists and planners, to design and implement right management for tiger, its prey and for mitigation measures to minimize human-tiger conflicts in near future. Objectives include: (1) To assess the prey population structure and prey preferences of Bengal tiger; (2)To evaluate the extent of Human-tiger conflict and peoples attitude towards tiger conservation; and, (3) To provide tiger conservation education to youth and farmers. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior NGO - Non United States Other Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 23420 NGO - Non United States Other Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -23420 NGO - Non United States Other Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F22AP01001 Department of the Interior THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO SECURE THE BREEDING HABITAT AND POPULATION DISPERSAL OF TIGERS IN BIOLOGICAL CORRIDOR 4. THE PROJECT WILL HELP PREPARE A MANAGEMENT PLAN TO FOCUS ON PROTECTING TIGER HABITAT, STRENGTHEN SMART (SPATIAL MONITORING AND REPORTING TOOL) PATROLLING, AND ENHANCE COMMUNITY AWARENESS ABOUT TIGER CONSERVATION. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior U.S. Government - Department of Interior Date unavailable. Calculated start date is the earliest transaction date Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 30785 U.S. Government - Department of Interior Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 9785 U.S. Government - Department of Interior Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 9785 U.S. Government - Department of Interior Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 9785 U.S. Government - Department of Interior Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund -8000 U.S. Government - Department of Interior Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 5000 U.S. Government - Department of Interior Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 8000 U.S. Government - Department of Interior Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 30,785 US-GOV-9-F08AP00089 Department of the Interior Conservation of the Asiatic Elephant in Bhutan Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior World Wildlife Fund Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 6931 World Wildlife Fund International Contributions Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F17AP00319 Department of the Interior This project will study the attitudes of local people towards Asian elephants in a high human-elephant conflict (HEC) area of southern Bhutan and will help to understand the types and extent of HEC in this region. Project activities include: 1) questionnaire and survey design, planning, development, and pre-testing of the survey instrument; 2) survey of agriculturalists in the conflict zone; 3) comparison of the number and intensity of HEC events with and without HEC mitigation (electric fences) tools in use; 4) provision of elephant conservation education and awareness programs to youth and farmers in the conflict area. The results from this study will be used to inform land use planners and conservationists to better plan, design, and implement HEC mitigation actions and ultimately conserve Asian elephants in Bhutan. Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Government of Bhutan Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 11327 Government of Bhutan Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 55146 Government of Bhutan Natural Resources and Biodiversity Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund 17,610 US-GOV-9-F10AP00336 Department of the Interior Tiger Ecological Surveys in Thrumsing La National Park Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior World Wildlife Fund Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC 16694 World Wildlife Fund Environment Environmental policy and administrative management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund US-GOV-9-F11AP00237 Department of the Interior Conserving a source population of tigers - monitoring tigers and other wildlife in Bhutan's Royal Manas National Park Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Bhutan Foundation Department of the Interior William Jones; Colleen Holland; Julie Rice; Ry 202-208-3574 william_jones@fws.gov;colleen_Holland@FWS.gov;julianna_rice@ios.doi.gov; boles 1100 Ohio Dr. SW, Washington DC -50000 Bhutan Foundation Monitoring and Evaluation Bio-diversity U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Multinational Species Conservation Fund