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Refereed Papers

·       2016. Letro, L., Wangchuk, S. Monpa, the early settlers of Bhutan in Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park and conservation strategy. European Online Journal of Natural and Social Sciences. 5(4): 988-995.

·       2016. Jamtsho, Y., Wangchuk, S. Assessing Patterns of human – Asiatic black bear Interaction in and Around Wangchuck Centennial National Park, Bhutan. Global Ecology and Conservation 8(2016): 183 – 189. DOI 10.1016/j.gecco.2016.09.004.

·       2016. Namgay, R., Wangchuk, S. Habitat Preferences and Conservation threats to Black-necked Cranes Wintering in Bhutan. SpringerPlus 5(1): 1-6. DOI 10.1186/s40064 016-1923-0.

·       2015. Wangdi, S., Norbu,N., Wangchuk,S., Thinley, K. Social Restriction in Traditional Forest Management Systems, and its Implications for Biodiversity Conservation in Bhutan. Proceedings of Bhutan Ecological Society, 1(1):112-122.

·       2013. Wangchuk, S., Norbu, N., Sherub (2013). Cordyceps collectors and change in  Livelihood. Journal of Renewable Natural Resources Bhutan, 9 (2013) 147 – 154.

·       2013. Wangchuk, S., Siebert, S., Belsky, J.M. Fuelwood use and availability in Bhutan: Implications for national policy and local forest management. Human Ecol, DOI 10.1007/s10745-013-9634.

·       2013. Wangchuk, S., Siebert, S. (2013). Agriculture Change in Bumthang, Bhutan:  Market Opportunities, Government Policies and Climate Change. Society and Natural Resources: An International Journal. 26 (12), 1375-1389.

Book Chapters

·       2015. Wangchuk, S. Climate Change Adaptation Program Implementation: Bhutan’s Experiene. In “Integrating Global Responses to Climate Change and Security”. July 7-8, 2015, Kathmandu, Nepal.

·       2015. Sibert, S., Belsky,J.M.,  Wangchuk, S., Ridderring,J. The End of Swidden in Bhutan: Implications for Forest Cover and Biodiversity. In Cairns, M (ed.), Shifting Cultivation and Environmental Change: Indigenous People, Agriculture, and Forest Conservation (546-558), Routledge, NY, USA.

Reports

·       2016. Wangchuk, S., Norbu, N., Tshering, C., Tshering, T., Wangmo, T., Lhundup, J., Kaka. TEEB – Bhutan: Narratives on ecosystem service valuation data gaps and analysis in Bhutan. Report submitted to UNEP – Geneva

·       2015. Wangchuk, S., Norbu, N., Tshering, C., Tshering, T., Wangmo, T., Lhundup, J., Kaka. TEEB – Bhutan: Database valuation studies. Report submitted to UNEP – Geneva

·       2015. Wangchuk, S., Norbu, N., Tshering, C., Tshering, T., Wangmo, T., Lhundup, J., Kaka. TEEB – Bhutan: Assessment of biophysical data availability and gaps. Report submitted to UNEP – Geneva

·       2015. Wangchuk, S., Norbu, N., Tshering, C., Tshering, T., Wangmo, T., Lhundup, J., Kaka. TEEB – Bhutan: Scope finalization and scenario development report; underpinning policy and management reviews. Report submitted to UNEP - Geneva

·       2015. Wangchuk, S., Sherub, Rai, P.B., Norbu, N., Dorji, T., Sangay. Shingkhar – Gorgan Road: Rapid Environmental and Social Assessment Road. One of the team of researchers and authors for the study.

·       2015. Phuntsho, S., Wangchuk, S., Wangdi, T. (2015). Community Forest and Community Forest Management Plan: Issues and Way Forward for Bumthang Dzongkhag. A Report submitted to Korea Rural Economic Institute.

·       2012. Wangchuk, S., Norbu, N., Sherub (2012). Impacts of Cordyceps Collection on Livelihoods and Alpine Ecosystems in Bhutan as Ascertained from Questionnaire Survey of Cordyceps Collectors. Royal Government of Bhutan, UWICE Press, Bumthang.

·       2011. Wangchuk. S., Sherub, Tenzin, Dorji, L., Gyeltshen, C. (2011). Cordyceps collection and its probable impacts on the Alpine Environment and contribution to livelihood. A report submitted to WWF-Bhutan

Other Publications

·       2017. Wangchuk, S., Tenzin, J., Thukten, K. Review of Cordyceps Collection Timing; Duration and Monitoring in Bhutan. An article submitted to the Department of Forests and Park Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Forests, Royal Government of Bhutan.

·       2016. Wangchuk, S., Thukten, K., Tenzin, J. (2016). Presence of Cordyceps in Lhuntse district in Bhutan. An article submitted to the Department of Forests and Park Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Forests, Royal Government of Bhutan.

·       2016. Wangchuk, S. High-end Recreational Fishing Concept Note. An article submitted to the Department of Forests and Park Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Forests, Royal Government of Bhutan.

·       2016. Wangchuk, S. Economic use of Hemp and its Distribution Pattern in Bhutan. A report submitted to the Department of Forests and Park Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Forests, Royal Government of Bhutan.

·       2015. Wangchuk, S. Ophiocordyceps sinensis in Bhutan: How do we balance between an Economic Boon and Environmental Crises? Proceedings of the 7th Colloquium on “Culture and Environment”, 4-6 March, 2015. National Museum of Bhutan-Paro.

·       2015. Wangchuk, S., Norbu, N., Sherub. Cordyceps collectors and change in livelihood pattern with income generated from its sale; the need to balance with alpine ecosystem. XIV World Forestry Congress, Durban, South Africa, 7 – 11 September 2015 [http://foris.fao.org/wfc2015/api/file/552d4d189e00c2f116f8e54b/contents/3100ca43-aa01-4213-8a97-ea9b2438a1de.pdf]

·       2014.  Wangchuk, S. Remembering the 14th ISE Congress in Bhutan; An article published in International Society of Ethnobiology page (http://www.ethnobiology.net/remembering-the-14th-ise-congress-in-bhutan/) – 2014.

·        2013. Namgay, R., Subberi, B., Wangchuk, S. Habitat mapping and conservation threats to Black-necked Cranes in Bumthang Dzongkhag. http://www.moaf.gov.bt/moaf/?wpfb_dl=942.

·       2009.  Wangchuk. S. The Comparative studies on the performance of briquettes and firewood in cooking. A report submitted to Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund.

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