Jacaranda mimosifolia and Cassia fistula Plantation (Social Forestry Day)

02 June 2021

Coinciding with the Social Forestry Day, the Punakha Dzongkhag organised a Jacaranda mimosifolia and Cassia fistula plantation along the Lobesa-Punakha highway in collaboration with Forest Division, College of Natural Resources (CNR), Department of Road, and RBP Division II, Punakha. The programme is mainly to commemorate the coronation day of His Majesty The Fourth Druk Gyalpo and to pay reverence to HRH Gyalyum Ashi Kesang Choden Wangchuck.

A total of 91 Jacaranda mimosifolia and 12 Cassia fistula saplings were planted along the Lobesa-Punakha highway which is funded by Tourism Council of Bhutan.

In keeping with COVID-19 safety protocols, the small outdoor event was attended by the relevant stakeolders. The plantation will be maintained jointly by the CNR, Dzongkhag and Forest Division. 

The day (June 2) is also observed as Social Forestry Day.

 

Dzongkhag Administration, Punakha