𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞-𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐡𝐚𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲

The Royal Society for the Protection of Nature (RSPN) hosted an advocacy program for the Tsholingkhar community, including primary school students, teachers, and community members, on September 8th as part of a conservation initiative focused on the White-bellied Heron (WBH). This community engagement program aims to raise awareness about the critically endangered status of the species and underscore the importance of its conservation.

More than 20 participants, including members of the Tsholingkhar community, primary school students, and teachers, attended the day-long event to learn about White-bellied Heron conservation. The event took place at the White-bellied Heron Conservation Center (WBHCC) in Tsirang. It began with a presentation on WBH ecology and RSPN’s ongoing efforts to prevent the species’ extinction. Participants were then divided into two groups and introduced to the WBH captive breeding facilities, where they learned about the standard protocols involved in breeding, rearing, and feeding the birds.

Environmental education is one of RSPN’s core programs, through which young minds are engaged in understanding the importance of nature. Since the 1990s, RSPN has supported the establishment and functioning of Nature Clubs in schools. In the coming months, RSPN plans to involve more school students, local communities, and other key stakeholders in similar WBH advocacy programs.

We extend our gratitude to the Tsholingkhar community and the students and teachers from Tsholingkhar Primary School for attending this enriching program.