Sikkim, May 17 -- JICA assisted Sikkim Biodiversity and Forest Management project (SBFP) under the forest, Environment & Wildlife Management Deptt, Govt of Sikkim which commenced during 2010 has four operational components viz. Biodiversity, Ecotourism, Joint Forest Management and Organizational Strengthening.

The flag species study focusing on three flagship species namely Red Panda, Musk deer and Rhododendron niveum and the Wildlife Population estimation in and around the wildlife protected areas of the State are being undertaken in the Blodiversitv Conservation component of the project.

These studies includes engagement of researchers, capacity building, linkages/tie up with National organizations, funding. etc Subsequently as a part...