Paro Forest Division

The Divisional Forest Office, Paro successfully concluded a three-day training on record and bookkeeping, attended by 30 participants (21 men and 9 women) representing 18 community forests and one non-wood forest product (NWFP) group from Paro Dzongkhag. The training is aimed to strengthen the capacity of executive members of community forests and NWFP groups, promoting good governance and sustainable resource management within the division. The training is funded by UNEP project.

Department of Forests and Park Services
UN Environment Programme

Paro Forest Division conducted a three-day technical training on Zamsa Nori Timber Extraction Plan inventory and inventory protocols from 3 to 5 February 2026 at Legphel Hotel, Phuentsholing, with participation of 21 forestry personnel from DFO_Paro Offices.
The training combined classroom sessions, field practice, and data management exercises to strengthen practical skills required for forest inventory and timber extraction planning.
Key highlights
• Technical sessions covered inventory concepts, sampling design, plot establishment, and measurement standards.
• Participants practiced navigation, plot layout, and measurement during intensive field exercises.
• Hands on training strengthened skills in using inventory equipment and mobile data collection applications.
• Sessions on data transfer, validation, and planning improved understanding of data handling and workflow.
• Group exercises promoted teamwork and problem solving during real field conditions.
The training enhanced technical confidence and consistency among field staff and supports improved forest inventory and timber extraction planning across Paro Division.
Paro Forest Division would like to convey our deepest appreciation to Forest Monitoring and Information Division for their technical support in field design and Forest Resources Planning and Management Division for their Financial support through World Bank Fund) and commitment shown by all participants and facilitators toward strengthening professional capacity in forest management.

The Divisional Forest Office, Paro organized a simple ceremony on this auspicious occasion to award Royal Civil Service Medals. The Division extends its sincere congratulations to all the medal recipients in recognition of their dedication to the Tsa Wa Sum. These medals will not only serve as a source of motivation but also strengthen commitment to advancing sustainable forest management for the well-being of the people and the country. TASHI DELEK TO ALL.

Photos: Phub Thinley and Sonam Wangdi.

The Divisional Forest Office, Paro would like to wish our Fourth Druk Gyalpo long life. Our Great Fourth is not only the Visionary Leader but also the Champion of Environment Conservation.