Habitat Modelling.

Though, Bhutan has gained the significant momentum in conservation research on endangered bird and mammal species; the conservation information has remained within the sphere of conservationists. The reach of the information to educated lot was relatively low.

Bhutan has launched her first telephone service in 2003. The mobile phones gained its popularity with introduction of mobile internet GPRS (General Package Radio Service) followed by 2G and 3G. Lately, with introduction of 4G many people have shown interest in mobile phones particularly the smart phones. Smart phones are programmed with application which made people life resourceful. So far, Bhutan has developed 10 applications and the current app will be the one which will cater information about endangered species and develop conservation conscience among general public.

The information for the project will be collected from various part of Bhutan. For the information of White Bellied Heron the data will be collected from Puna Tsang Chhu in Punakha district, Mangde Chhu in Trongsa District and Kholong Chhu in Trashiyangtse District. For Black Necked Crane the data will be gathered from three RAMSAR sites (Phobjkha and Khotokha (Wangdue Prodrang District and Bumdeling in Trashiyangtse District). After the development of the application, sensitization workshop for use of application will be conducted in Paro College of Education and College of Natural Resources under Royal University of Bhutan.

At large the project pursuits to build the connection between people and conservation through mobile application and improves the access to conservation information on endangered species. It also endures to build a self-conservation ambassador who would create awareness to conserve endangered species.