The National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC) is a non-profit organization established in 1982 to promote nature conservation in Nepal. It works in three geographical areas of Nepal: the lowlands, mid-hills, and high mountains. NTNC manages several protected areas including Chitwan National Park, Annapurna Conservation Area Project, and Central Zoo. It implements projects related to biodiversity conservation, sustainable tourism, alternative energy, community development, and more. NTNC's mission is to balance human needs with environmental conservation on a sustainable basis through community participation. It is a trusted partner of the Nepali government and international organizations for nature conservation.

1. Sarbottam Silwal
NOTE: All Data's Are Collected From Secondary Sources

2. Have u been here??????
1. Central Zoo, Jawalakhel
2. Annapurna Base Camp
3. Manaslu Base Camp
4. Gaurishankar Base Camp
5. Parsa Conservation Area
6. Chitwan National Park
7. Bardia National Park
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Suklaphanta Wildlife Reserve

3. Introduction
Established
In 1982,
previously
known as King Mahendra Trust for Nature Conservation
Not-for-profit Organization, Mandated To Work In The
Field Of Nature Conservation In Nepal
Over 200 Small And Large Projects On Nature
Conservation, Biodiversity, Cultural Heritage Protection,
Ecotourism, And Sustainable Development.
Projects Of Are Divided Into Three Geographical Areas The Lowland, The Mid-hills (Kathmandu Valley) And The
High Mountains

4. Major Activities
The lowlands
•Chitwan National Park
•Bardia National Park and
•Shuklaphanta Wildlife Reserve
•Parsa Conservation Program
Similarly,
•Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP)
•Manaslu Conservation Area Project (MCAP)
•Gaurishankar Conservation Area Project (GCAP)
•The Central Zoo (only project in Kathmandu Valley)
•Bagmati River Conservation Project.

5. Major Activities
Also,
•Alternative Energy Development AEP
•Community Infrastructure Development CID
•Sustainable Tourism Management STM
•Gender Equity and Empowerment Programme
•Agriculture and Livestock Development ALD
•Health Service Support

6. Mission Statement
To promote, conserve and manage nature in all its
diversity balancing human needs with the environment on
a sustainable basis for posterity –
ensuring maximum community participation with due
cognizance of the linkages between economics,
environment and ethics through a process in which
people are both the principal actors and beneficiaries.”

7. Guiding Principles
Ensuring
a balance between human needs and the
environment to guarantee long-term sustainability
Ensuring maximum community participation with people
Always linking economic, environmental and ethical factors
in conservation activities
Always managing operations based on sound business
oriented principles
Always working towards fostering strong partnerships with
various stakeholders (community, Government, civil society
and international stakeholders) so as to ensure quality in all
its activities and conforming to client requirements

8. Achievements of NTNC
•Trusted
partner of the Government and international
development partners
•First national institution to be entrusted by multilateral
organizations such as the ADB and UNF to implement
conservation and biodiversity programs/projects
•Human resources of NTNC recognized and in demand
nationally and globally
•Fully managed by Nepalese personnel

9. NTNC's Strengths
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Governing Board of Trustees consists of distinguished
and recognized national and international personalities
Network of partners (Chapters) provides international
linkages and recognition
Confidence and goodwill earned from donors as NTNC
has demonstrated its ability to achieve output as per
their expectations
At the project level, effective coordination and
communication with local government agencies

10. NTNC's Strengths
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Excellent physical facilities and well equipped offices
suited to the work undertaken in field offices
Capacity to design and implement innovative
programme related to conservation and development
Diverse academic qualifications of staff with
specialization and expertise in various disciplines
related to nature conservation

11. Governing Board of Trustees
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Prime Minister as Honorable Head
Minister for Forests and Soil Conservation as Chairman
Secretary for Ministry of Forest and Soil Conservation
Secretary for Ministry of Science, Technology and
Environment
Secretary for Ministry of Finance
Professors from various universities
Tribhuvan University
Kathmandu University
Kangwon National University
University of Minnesota
Mr. Mahesh Acharya

12. Various Activities of NTNC

15. For Further Information
National Trust for Nature Conservation
P.O. Box: 3712, Khumaltar, Lalitpur, Nepal
Tel: +977-1-5526571, 5526573,
Fax: +977-1-5526570
info@ntnc.org.np,
http://www.ntnc.org.np