Training on Social Survey
One of the programs at the institute these days is training on conducting social surveys. Ten officials - from Trasigang and Tsirang forests division; and the institute are attending five days of training on the subject. The training is being conducted with the objective to introduce various data generation techniques in social science: questionnaire survey; semi-structured interview; in-depth interview; and focus group discussion... [Read more]
Two Years NC-II and NC-III Forester Course Training at UWICER, Lamai Goempa
The Ugyen Wangchuck Institute for Conservation and Environmental Research (UWICER), Department of Forest and Park Services is pleased to announce slot for 25 number interested class X passed students for two years National Certificate (NC-2 and NC-3) Course in Forestry (2019 - 2021) with the following criteria:.. [Read more]
UNDP-Bhutan at Nature Study Sub-Center, Khebeythang
UNDP-Bhutan is conducting 3-day retreat workshop at Nature Study Sub Center, Khebeythang from October 1, 2019- October 3, 2019. The Resident Representative and Deputy Resident Representative with 27 staff are at the center for annual office planning retreat... [Read more]
“Elf Camp” Training of Trainers for the Boot Camp in Wildlife Study Design and Data Analysis
UWICER in collaboration with the Biological Conservation Society Sarawak, Malaysia is currently organizing an “Elf Camp” Training of Trainers for the Boot Camp in Wildlife Study Design and Data Analysis. It started yesterday and will end on the 22ndof September. 7 participants from Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar and Singapore are currently attending the ToT. Few participants will also stay back to help with the Boot Camp which starts from 25thSeptember... [Read more]
CWU-UWICER Joint field school at Nature Study Sub-Center, Khebeythang.
The first ever faculty directed joint student's research and training program is ongoing at the Nature Study Sub Center (NSSC), Khebeythang – a place, an hour walk from the nearest village of Phobjikha valley. Seven students with two Professors from Central Washington University (CWU), United States are at the center on joint field program as part of NSSC revival program. This joint research between CWU and NCIII students will promote and enhance their basic skills and techniques to study nature and the biodiversity. Four UWICER faculty members who are passionate about butterflies, plants, wildlife, invertebrates and GPS, and two professors from CWU are at the center imparting the following skills:.. [Read more]