Kesang Wangchuk
Biographic Data
| ID | 1401360 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Kesang Wangchuk |
| GIVEN NAMES | Kesang |
| FAMILY NAME | Wangchuk |
| SIGNATURE | WANGCHUK K |
| AFFILIATIONS | International Center for Integrated Mountain Development |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5991-3969 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2013 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Bridging the science-policy divide in Bhutan's agriculture sector
In nations with limited resources, policy formulation often relies on anecdotal evidence and personal experiences, resulting in policies that lack a strong empirical foundation. This can lead to severe consequences or create ambiguity and uncertainty in policy implementation. In Bhutan, the relationship between scientists and policymakers remains unclear, posing a major challenge to achieving policy goals in an era where scientific knowledge is i…
Livestock Complements Livelihoods of Highway Builders in Bhutan
A questionnaire survey was conducted with the objective to understand the off-road activities of roadworkers in Bhutan and their preferences for activities, including their aspirations for the future. Seven administrative districts were selected to represent different regions of Bhutan, where roadworkers reside in large numbers. The districts were Chukha and Wangdue in the western region; Sarpang, Zhemgang, and Trongsa in the central region; and …
Signs of Climate Warming Through the Eyes of Yak Herders in Northern Bhutan
A questionnaire survey was conducted to understand how a mountain ecosystem in northern Bhutan is perceived by local yak herders to be changing under climate warming. One hundred elderly herders were selected using a 2-stage sampling. The questionnaire sought information on herders' awareness and perceptions of weather patterns, climate changes, and their impact on vegetation, herding practices, and livelihoods. Most study participants were aware…
The Changing Face of Cattle Raising and Forest Grazing in the Bhutan Himalaya
Household surveys were conducted in 2 representative rural settlements in central and western Bhutan to evaluate differences in cattle raising practices and seasonal variation in the physical characteristics of cattle, and to project future trends in herd management and forest grazing. Results indicated that cattle owners' perceptions, aptitudes, and attitudes are changing and that rural interventions need to take these changes into account. The …
Shrubland or Pasture? Restoration of Degraded Meadows in the Mountains of Bhutan
Invasion of high-altitude grasslands by unpalatable shrubs poses a serious threat to the livelihoods of mountain herders. To address the issue, a study was conducted on shrub-infested grasslands in the Himalayan rangeland of Bhutan to compare the effects of prescribed burning and vegetation cutting on the relative abundance of several key types of plants, forage dry matter production, and yak carrying capacity, and to suggest appropriate time int…
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Shrubland or Pasture? Restoration of Degraded Meadows in the Mountains of Bhutan
Invasion of high-altitude grasslands by unpalatable shrubs poses a serious threat to the livelihoods of mountain herders. To address the issue, a study was conducted on shrub-infested grasslands in the Himalayan rangeland of Bhutan to compare the effects of prescribed burning and vegetation cutting on the relative abundance of several key types of plants, forage dry matter production, and yak carrying capacity, and to suggest appropriate time int…
The Changing Face of Cattle Raising and Forest Grazing in the Bhutan Himalaya
Household surveys were conducted in 2 representative rural settlements in central and western Bhutan to evaluate differences in cattle raising practices and seasonal variation in the physical characteristics of cattle, and to project future trends in herd management and forest grazing. Results indicated that cattle owners' perceptions, aptitudes, and attitudes are changing and that rural interventions need to take these changes into account. The …
Signs of Climate Warming Through the Eyes of Yak Herders in Northern Bhutan
A questionnaire survey was conducted to understand how a mountain ecosystem in northern Bhutan is perceived by local yak herders to be changing under climate warming. One hundred elderly herders were selected using a 2-stage sampling. The questionnaire sought information on herders' awareness and perceptions of weather patterns, climate changes, and their impact on vegetation, herding practices, and livelihoods. Most study participants were aware…
Livestock Complements Livelihoods of Highway Builders in Bhutan
A questionnaire survey was conducted with the objective to understand the off-road activities of roadworkers in Bhutan and their preferences for activities, including their aspirations for the future. Seven administrative districts were selected to represent different regions of Bhutan, where roadworkers reside in large numbers. The districts were Chukha and Wangdue in the western region; Sarpang, Zhemgang, and Trongsa in the central region; and …
Bridging the science-policy divide in Bhutan's agriculture sector
In nations with limited resources, policy formulation often relies on anecdotal evidence and personal experiences, resulting in policies that lack a strong empirical foundation. This can lead to severe consequences or create ambiguity and uncertainty in policy implementation. In Bhutan, the relationship between scientists and policymakers remains unclear, posing a major challenge to achieving policy goals in an era where scientific knowledge is i…
Geography (5 works) · Forestry (4 works) · Livestock (4 works) · Agriculture (3 works) · Agroforestry (3 works) · Biology (3 works) · Ecology (3 works) · Economics (3 works) · Environmental Science (3 works) · Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology (3 works)