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7+ years experience in gardening & Landscaping

Long before sustainable development became a global focus, His Majesty the Fourth King of Bhutan, in the early 1970s, introduced the philosophy of Gross National Happiness (GNH). He emphasized that true development extends beyond mere economic growth, encompassing the social, spiritual, and environmental well-being of the people. Guided by this visionary philosophy, Bhutan’s development policies and initiatives have since aligned with these holistic principles.

To honour the 60th Birth Anniversary of the Fourth Druk Gyalpo in 2015, the Green Bhutan Project was launched under the Department of Forests and Park Services (DoFPS) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forests (MoAF). This initiative transformed various areas in Thimphu Thromde into vibrant green spaces, adorned with flowers and ornamental plants, enhancing the city’s aesthetic appeal and contributing to the well-being of its residents. Additionally, the project developed a 60-kilometre biking trail around the Thimphu Valley to commemorate the occasion.

In 2016, with the intent of expanding this vision across all 20 Dzongkhags, the Green Bhutan Project was formalized into a State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) known as Green Bhutan Corporation Limited (GBCL). The establishment of GBCL was inspired by His Majesty’s message at the Royal Bhutan Flower Exhibition on April 1, 2015: “Where we live must be clean, safe, well-organized, and beautiful”; for national integrity, national pride, and our bright future. This too is nation-building.”

Incorporated under the Company Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan in 2016, GBCL is dedicated to a range of green and environmental initiatives. Its core mandates include:

  • Executing afforestation and reforestation projects, particularly in degraded watersheds, dried-up drinking water sources, and wildlife habitats, contributing to national climate change mitigation.
  • Developing and managing recreational and botanical parks to promote ecotourism and conservation.
  • Establishing large-scale and specialized nurseries to produce quality seedlings of various tree species, ornamental plants, flowers, medicinal plants, and fruit trees.
  • Conducting landscape development and environmental reclamation projects.
  • Providing consultancy services in the green and environmental sectors.
  • Collaborating with the private sector and foreign direct investment (FDI) in landscape development and commercial plantation projects.

GBCL stands as a testament to Bhutan’s commitment to creating a clean, green, and beautiful nation for current and future generations.

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Our Vision

The nation's premier company in developing clean and green landscapes with climate smart interventions contributing to healthier natural environment and socio-economic development.

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Our Mission

Take a lead role in afforestation and watershed development programs in the country by developing new approaches independently, through joint ventures or through any other arrangements with domestic and international partners.

Be a leading company in developing and improving urban and other areas with healthier natural environment, greener landscapes attracting more tourists and improving the health of the people.

Be a responsible, proactive, progressive and self-sustaining company with a highly motivated and dedicated team of professionals.

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Mandates

Execute afforestation and reforestation plantations in the country, including areas such as degraded watersheds, dried and degraded drinking water sources and degraded wildlife habitats contributing to the national climate change mitigation efforts.

Develop and manage recreational and botanical parks in the country to promote ecotourism and conservation efforts.

Establish mega and specialized nurseries to produce adequate quality seedlings of tree species, ornamental plants, signature plants, flowers, medicinal plants, fruit trees etc.

Carry out landscape development and greening works including reclamation of degraded environment.

Provide consultancy services on green and environmental sectors. Collaborate with private sector/FDI in executing landscape development and commercial plantations.