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Bhutan Ecological Society BES FIRST ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL FAIR & RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM 21 JULY 2013 — THIMPHU, BHUTAN ROOM A, MORNING SESSIONS ― MODERATED BY PHUNTSHO NAMGYAL 9:00 AM SESSION 1: SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS Community-managed forests for biodiversity conservation and poverty reduction in Bhutan Dr. Mani Ram Moktan, Council for RNR Research of Bhutan Dr. Lungten Norbu, Council for RNR Research of Bhutan Kunzang Choden, Council for RNR Research of Bhutan 9:25 AM Medicinal plant diversity and their ethnomedicinal use in the southern foothills of Bhutan Himalaya Dr. Samiran Roy, Royal University of Bhutan, Sherubtse College Bimal Kumar Chetri, Royal University of Bhutan, Sherubtse College Tshedup Zangpo, Royal University of Bhutan, Sherubtse College Phub Tshering, Royal University of Bhutan, Sherubtse College Sushila Rai, Royal University of Bhutan, Sherubtse College Phurpa Tenzin, Royal University of Bhutan, Sherubtse College 9:50 AM Physical egg quality characterization of Bhutanese chickens with commercial layer Nedup Dorji, Royal University of Bhutan, College of Natural Resources Kinley Phurba, Royal University of Bhutan, College of Natural Resources Tshering Gyeltshen, Royal University of Bhutan, College of Natural Resources 10:30 AM SESSION 2: SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS Biodiversity conservation and sustainable livelihoods: Redefining incentive based conservation for Bhutan Ngawang Gyeltshen, Nature Recreation & Ecotourism Division, DoFPS Sonam Wangdi, Wildlife Conservation Division, DoFPS 10:55 AM People and protected areas: an analysis Pema Thinley, Policy and Planning Division, MoAF Bhutan Ecological Society BES FIRST ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL FAIR & RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM 21 JULY 2013 — THIMPHU, BHUTAN 11:20 AM SESSION 3: WASTE MANAGEMENT Using grounded glass (150 micron to 4.36 mm) as fine aggregate in concrete mix Dawa Tamang, Punatshangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project Authority Sonam Pelden, Punatshangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project Authority Namgay Dorjee, Royal Audit Authority of Bhutan 12:00 NOON Valuation of wastewater treatment services Tashi Dorji, Royal University of Bhutan, Sherubtse College Ngawang Dendup, Royal University of Bhutan, Sherubtse College 12:25 PM Ecological sanitation in Bhutan: A health and conservation initiative Tshering Tashi, Public Health Engineering Division, MoH Sonam Gyaltshen, Public Health Engineering Division, MoH LUNCH 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ROOM A, AFTERNOON SESSIONS ― MODERATED BY TSHERING TEMPA 2:00 PM SESSION 4: WASTE MANAGEMENT Economic and environmental impact of mining and its implications on the development of the country: A case study of major mining industries in Bhutan Kuenzang Gyeltshen, Royal University of Bhutan, Samtse College of Education 2:25 PM Electrification is helpful in environmental conservation in Bhutan Ngawang Dendup, Royal University of Bhutan, Sherubtshe College Tashi Dorji, Royal University of Bhutan, Sherubtshe College Kuenzang Tshering, Royal University of Bhutan, Sherubtshe College Bhutan Ecological Society BES FIRST ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL FAIR & RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM 21 JULY 2013 — THIMPHU, BHUTAN 2:50 PM SESSION 5: CLIMATE CHANGE Local perceptions on climate change and its impacts on biodiversity in Bhutan Kunzang Choden, Council for RNR Research of Bhutan Dr. Lungten Norbu, Council for RNR Research of Bhutan Dr. Mani Ram Moktan, Council for RNR Research of Bhutan 3:30 PM Climate change and river flow in the Chamkharchhu river basin, Bhutan Chhimi Dorji, Department of Hydromet Services / School for Field Studies Ugyen Chophel, Planning, Coordination & Research Division, Department of Hydromet Services 3:55 PM Ecological knowledge evolved climate change adaptation practices in south-western coastal area of Bangladesh Md. Humayain Kabir, Institute of Forestry and Environmental Sciences, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh Mohammed Abdul Baten, School of Environmental Science and Management, Independent University, Bangladesh 4:20 PM Climate change and food security in Bhutan Jigme Tshering, Karmaling Higher Secondary School, S/Jongkhar, MoE Bhutan Ecological Society BES FIRST ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL FAIR & RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM 21 JULY 2013 — THIMPHU, BHUTAN ROOM B, MORNING SESSIONS ― MODERATED BY NORBU WANGDI 9:00 AM SESSION 1: BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION Royal Manas National Park, Bhutan: A hotspot for wild felids Tshering Tempa, Ugyen Wangchuck Institute for Conservation and Environment 9:25 AM An ecological study of rufous-necked hornbill (Aceros nipalensis) in Thrumshingla National Park, Bhutan Rinchen Drakpa, Thrumshingla National Park, DoFPS 9:50 AM Cultural and ecological significance of the vulnerable red panda in Bhutan Sangay Dorji, Wildlife Conservation Division, DoFPS SESSION 2: BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION 10:30 AM Bear conservation in Bhutan Sonam Wangchuk, Wildlife Conservation Division, DoFPS Sonam Wangdi, Royal Manas National Park, DoFPS Yeshey Wangdi, Royal Manas National Park, DoFPS 10:55 AM The status of herpetofauna of Bhutan Jigme Tshelthrim Wangyal*, Dzongkhag Forest Office, Trashigang 11:20 AM Drivers of biodiversity at an anthropogenic landscape in Bangladesh—An analysis for the solutions Mohammad Belal Uddin, Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh Bhutan Ecological Society BES FIRST ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL FAIR & RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM 21 JULY 2013 — THIMPHU, BHUTAN SESSION 3: ENERGY RESOURCES 12:00 NOON Production of biodiesel from wild species of jatropha curcas plant found in Bhutan Phurpa Dorji, Royal University of Bhutan, Sherubtse College Norbu Yangdon, Royal University of Bhutan, Sherubtse College Namgay Dorji, Royal University of Bhutan, Sherubtse College Jambay, Royal University of Bhutan, Sherubtse College Yeozer Dolma, Brindavan College of Engineering, Bangalore University, India 12:25 PM Fuelwood consumption and production in alpine Bhutan: A case study undertaken in Wangchuck Centennial Park Sangay Wangchuk, Ugyen Wangchuck Institute for Conservation and Environment Stephen F. Siebert, University of Montana, USA Jill M. Belsky, University of Montana, USA LUNCH 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ROOM B, AFTERNOON SESSIONS ― MODERATED BY NGAWANG GYELTSHEN SESSION 4: WATER RESOURCES / AGRICULTURE SCIENCE 2:00 PM Water resource assessment: Case study on "Thimchu" Phuntsho Namgyal, Planning, Coordination & Research Division, Department of Hydromet Services Ugyen Chophel, Planning, Coordination & Research Division, Department of Hydromet Services 2:25 PM Conservation of a river for tangible and intangible resources: The case of Halda—a unique river of Bangladesh Md. Humayain Kabir, Institute of Forestry and Environmental Sciences, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh Md. Manzoorul Kibria, Department of Zoology, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh Mohammed Jashimuddin, Institute of Forestry and Environmental Sciences, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh Mohammed Mosharraf Hossain, Institute of Forestry and Environmental Sciences, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh Bhutan Ecological Society BES FIRST ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL FAIR & RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM 21 JULY 2013 — THIMPHU, BHUTAN 2:50 PM Allelopathic effects of Pennisetum clandestinum (Hochst.Ex Chiov) on some selected crop plants Tshering Pem*, Royal University of Bhutan , Sherubtse College Dr. Samiran Roy, Royal University of Bhutan , Sherubtse College SESSION 5: BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION 3:30 PM Conservation in Jigme Dorji National Park: strengths and challenges Sonam Dorji, Jigme Dorji National Park, DoFPS Yoenten Jamtsho, Jigme Dorji National Park, DoFPS 3:55 PM Habitat use and possible threats of musk deer conservation in Thrumshingla National Park, Bhutan, Himalaya Rinchen Wangchuk, Dolphin (PG) Institute of Biomedical Institute of Natural Sciences, India / Thrumshingla National Park, DoFPS 4:20 PM Movement and migration patterns of black-necked cranes in Bhutan Sherub, Ugyen Wangchuck Institute for Conservation and Environment
