Environmental conservation work in Nepal

02 Jul 2008
Poaching gangs blamed for tiger density tumble in Nepal park
A Nepal wildlife reserve that boasted the highest density of tigers in the world is just half a decade later struggling to hold a few remaining tigers.
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04 Jun 2008
New bird for Nepal found in Koshi Tappu
A new species of bird has been recorded at Koshi Tappu bringing the total number of birds in Nepal to 863. A team of ornithologists affiliated with Bird Conservation Nepal (BCN), identified the new bird as Sykes's Nightjar Caprimulgus mahrattensis for the first time in Nepal. » Read more

30 May 2008
100 per cent solar electrification in upper Dolpa
KATHMANDU, Nepal – WWF Nepal and various partner organizations have been successful in fully lighting the buffer zone areas of the Shey Phoksundo National Park of upper Dolpa through solar electrification. » Read more

30 May 2008
37 gaurs in Parsa Wildlife Reserve
KATHMANDU, Nepal – A recent census has confirmed the presence of 37 gaurs (Bos gaurus) in Parsa Wildlife Reserve (PWR). The census was conducted from 24-27 May 2008 by the PWR in coordination with the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation, WWF Nepal – Terai Arc Landscape Program, Nepal Army and Buffer Zone Management Committee. » Read more

17 Apr 2008
WWF supports Sagarmatha National Park Buffer Zone Management Committee
Kathmandu, Nepal – WWF Nepal signed a grant agreement with Sagarmatha National Park Buffer Zone Management Committee (SNPBZ MC) on 15 April 2008 to support community based biodiversity conservation and sustainable development initiatives. » Read more