Concerns Rise Over Bhutan's Farm Fencing Plans and Wildlife Safety

Bhutan's recent initiative to implement new fencing around farms has raised concerns over its potential impact on local wildlife. On July 17, 2025, Royal Manas National Park, Bhutan's oldest protected area, shared a post highlighting a nighttime incident where elephants caused damage to several vehicles within a newly established parking zone enclosed by fences. This event underscores the possible unintended consequences of the fencing project on the park's animal inhabitants.