A Conservation Action Plan for hornbills in North Bengal was developed after a multi-stakeholder workshop that involved members from the West Bengal state forest department, wildlife research and conservation organizations, community members, independent researchers, tea gardens and youth groups from North Bengal, Sikkim, Assam and Bhutan. 

The plan outlines a long-term, 15-year strategy to protect and study hornbills in this important landscape, focusing on a multi-stakeholder collaboration. The goal is to establish a healthy, sustainable, and growing hornbill population by 2040. The plan is organized into five key areas:
1. Species and Habitat Management
2. Research and Data Sharing
3. Community Stewardship and Ownership
4. Multi-stakeholder and Transboundary Coordination
5. Outreach and Education