Five undergraduate students from the College of Natural Resources (CNR), Royal University of Bhutan, have successfully completed a month-long internship at the National Biodiversity Centre (NBC), Bhutan. The students, all pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, participated in the internship as part of their academic training to gain practical experience in the field of biodiversity conservation.
During the internship, the students were engaged in a variety of hands-on activities and fieldwork assignments. They were introduced to core herbarium techniques, including the collection, processing, and curation of plant specimens. They also took part in a plant survey at the Royal Botanical Garden in Serbithang, contributing to the documentation and assessment of plant diversity.
In addition to field and laboratory activities, the interns received training in the use of digital tools such as Epicollect5 and SW Maps for data collection and spatial mapping – skills essential for modern ecological research and resource management.
On the final day of the program, the students delivered presentations highlighting their experiences and key takeaways from the internship. The program concluded with a certificate awarding ceremony, where the Program Director of NBC formally acknowledged their efforts and achievements.
The National Biodiversity Centre congratulates the interns for their successful completion of the program and commends their active participation, professionalism, and enthusiasm. NBC remains committed to supporting capacity-building initiatives that foster the next generation of conservation professionals in Bhutan.