Prof. Karan Bahadur Shah has worked as a Director in Natural History Museum at Tribhuvan University, Nepal. Prof. Shah brings four decade of experience on biodiversity research and conservation in Nepal. He has pioneered studies in herpetofauna in Nepal and discovered several species of reptile and amphibian to Nepal as well as to science. His contribution is not only on herps but also on entire biodiversity conservation as he has done research on several species of bird, mammal, reptile, amphibian and fish. As a wildlife expert, he had contributed in preparing Management Plans of different protected areas of Nepal. Prof. Shah has published more than 100 articles on the Biological Sciences and environment in scientific journals, magazines and periodicals and additional several books on Science Fiction, Environmental and conservation awareness, Religion and Cultural Heritage. Prof. Karan can be contacted through;

Email: prof.karan@gmail.com

Dr Buddi Poudel has Ph.D. from Charles Sturt University of Australia. His area of interest is pastoralism effects on high altitude herbivore mammals and he brings expertise on pasture land management. Currently he works at Forest Research and Training Centre of the Ministry of Forest and Environment, Government of Nepal.

Mr. Prasant Ghimire is a passionate researcher with a profound love for Birds. Ghimire is currently enrolled at Kent State University, United States for his DPhil in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and is a member of the American Ornithological Society, European Ornithological Union, Bird Conservation Nepal, and Pokhara Bird Society. His academic journey has been marked by an unwavering curiosity about the intricate relationships of birds, especially storks, and its conservation dynamics, which has fueled his dedication to preserving and unraveling the mysteries of this particular species. Mr. Ghimire’s contribution to this field of ecology and conservation has been nothing short of remarkable. His work has been published in national and international prestigious journals, awarded numerous research grants and fellowships, showcasing his ability to bridge the gap between rigorous scientific inquiry and real-world applications.

His experience in birds, ecology, and conservation reflects his commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, a cornerstone of the evidence-based research approach in the field of ecology and conservation. This synergy of his expertise promises to yield innovative solutions to the challenges in the Himalayan ecosystem.

Carol Inskipp first came to Nepal with her husband Tim Inskipp in 1977. By this point, she had visited Nepal almost 30 times—most frequently with her husband and occasionally by herself. She has made numerous trips to Nepal to study the birds and has been to most of Nepal's protected areas. She has authored more than a dozen books, numerous scholarly papers, and well-known articles on Nepali birds. A Birdwatcher’s Guide to Nepal, Nepal's forest birds, Birds of Nepal field guide, Important Bird Areas of Nepal: key sites for Conservation, and Red List on Birds of Nepal are just a few of the most popular books on this subject that Carol has authored and co-authored. Carol is a Patron of Himalayan Nature since it was founded in the year 2000.

Sharad has kept a keen interest in hospitality field. After graduation he ended up in Chitwan National Park working for a wildlife lodge later at where he worked as a Manager. After completing 12 years of Ban Baas (stay in the jungle!), he moved back to Kathmandu looking for civilization! He joined Himalayan Nature in 2005 initially to support two men team with one or two projects. Since then has played a pivotal role in its growth working with Dr Hem Sagar Baral, its founder president and Professor Karan Bahadur Shah, Chief Scientific Adviser; both personalities well-known for their contribution in their field. Currently he looks after administration and finance part of the organization; continues to enjoy the work even after 13 years!

E-mail: info@himalayannature.org

Dr. Janak Raj Khatiwada is a conservation biologist working in  the filed of amphibian taxonomy and ecology . He has received his doctoral degree from Chinese Academy of Sciences, China. He has authored several publications in impacted international journals. Dr. Khatiwada has discovered two new species of amphibians for science and one new record for Nepal.

Mr. KB Thapa has Master's degree in Zoology from Tribhuvan University, Nepal. On his Master's thesis he has conducted study on diversity of herpetofauna in Palpa district. Mr Thapa was a team leader of national pangolin survey in Lamjung district of western Nepal and a team member of pangolin conservation action plan for Nepal. He is a passionate wildlife biologist with herpetofauna as core area of interest. He has worked with Himalayan Nature as a Research Officer, where he supported on the development and implementation of various projects related to biodiversity.

Mr. Laba K.C. has studied Master’s Degree in environmental science at Tribhuvan University. As an environment science graduate, he has engaged in biodiversity and environment conservation projects in different organizations including Koshi River Basin Management and Sacred Himalayan Landscape Conservation Program in WWF Nepal.

Prior to joining Himalayan Nature, Mr. K.C. has worked as an Environment Monitoring Officer under Nepal Electricity Authority’s power transmission project. With this, he has gained experience for more than two years in the field of environment monitoring and biodiversity conservation.

Email: laba.kc@himalayannature.org

Sandesh Bhattarai has awarded Ph.D. degree in Botany from the Tribhuvan University of Nepal in 2010. He has gathered long research experience by working in the national and international collaborating projects. Dr Sandesh has published over two dozen research articles in national and international journals. He has research interest on Biodiversity exploration and sustainable conservation, climate change, taxonomy, invasive alien species, ethno-pharmacology, etc.

Sandesh Gurung has completed Master’s Degree in Zoology at Tribhuvan University Nepal. He has worked on the migration ecology of Himalayan Vulture for his Master's thesis. He is a passionate and young raptor biologist in Nepal who is now developing a career in Birds of Prey. Sandesh holds more than 10 years of experience working on Birds of Prey and has published articles on raptors' ecology. He brings expertise in migration monitoring, trapping and tagging raptors. His main area of interest includes the movement and breeding ecology of raptors, human-raptor conflict and the impacts of pesticides on these apex aerial predators. Also, he has a keen interest in raptor rescue and rehabilitation. Sandesh has also discovered Steppe Grey Shrike, a new bird species for Nepal.

Email: sandeshgurung07@gmail.com

"With more than ten years of experience, Dr. Tek Raj Bhatt has been actively involved in biodiversity conservation in Nepal. Throughout his career, he has spearheaded several projects centered around biodiversity monitoring, reinforcing law enforcement, promoting human-wildlife coexistence, and ensuring sustainable community livelihoods. Dr. Bhatt's research focuses primarily on landscape, and spatial ecology, with a special emphasis on safeguarding wildlife connectivity across large landscapes and tackling the escalating challenges posed by climate change. His passion lies in seeking creative and effective conservation approaches that yield tangible outcomes. He completed his Ph.D. at Griffith University, which focused on enhancing connectivity for wildlife in Nepal."

Ms Anjana Chapagain is a Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA). She brings a decade of experience of working with various companies and audit firms as an auditor, finance and account officer. She is also fond of exploring naturally and culturally important places.

accounts@himalayannature.org

Mr Ghimire has 27 years of professional experience implementing wildlife conservation and livelihood development projects in Nepal. Between 1993 and 2018, he worked at the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC). At NTNC he has also served as a focal person for ZSL/Darwin Initiative-funded Project in the western Terai landscape.

Email: shreeram.ghimire@himalayannature.org

Bishal Koirala has studied Master’s Degree in Zoology at Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu. He has studied human-elephant conflicts in eastern Nepal in his Master’s thesis. As a resident of the buffer zone at Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve so he is also familiar with the patterns and frequency of human-elephant conflicts around his locality. He has a keen interest in elephant conversation and he is highly passionate about research to find out a way for the co-existence between humans and elephants. Mr Koirala has a keen interest in bird watching, travelling, observing herpetofauna, reading research articles, exploring nature etc.

E-mail: bishal.koirala@himalayannature.org

Phoebe Griffith is a conservation biologist, and has been researching the critically endangered gharial crocodilian in Chitwan National Park since 2018.  Using data from radio telemetry, direct observation, camera trapping and local ecological knowledge she is investigating the ecology of the gharial, and the impact of conservation actions on the species.  Phoebe is currently enrolled at the University of Oxford and Zoological Society London for her DPhil on gharial conservation, and is a member of the IUCN SSC Crocodile Specialist Group. 

Prem was born in Kawasoti municipality in 1995. He believes in hard work with great passion and encourages fighting for what you desire and believe to achieve. Since last few years Prem is working as a member of the Community-Based Anti-Poaching Unit (CBAPU).  He is also a member of the gharial crocodile guard group. Prem is a nature lover and has a keen interest in bird watching and working with the communities for wildlife and nature conservation. In leisure time he likes travelling, playing football, gardening etc.

Ms. Indira is an inhibitant of Jabdi, Sunsari to the north of Kosi Bird Observatory (KBO). Himalayan Nature has trained her to identify and monitor birds and the biodiversity of the area. Within a short period, she learned very well and helped us to train more local students on bird monitoring. Her responsibility is to assist conservation activities based at Koshi.

Prof. Karan Bahadur Shah has worked as a Director in Natural History Museum at Tribhuvan University, Nepal. Prof. Shah brings four decade of experience on biodiversity research and conservation in Nepal. He has pioneered studies in herpetofauna in Nepal and discovered several species of reptile and amphibian to Nepal as well as to science. His contribution is not only on herps but also on entire biodiversity conservation as he has done research on several species of bird, mammal, reptile, amphibian and fish. As a wildlife expert, he had contributed in preparing Management Plans of different protected areas of Nepal. Prof. Shah has published more than 100 articles on the Biological Sciences and environment in scientific journals, magazines and periodicals and additional several books on Science Fiction, Environmental and conservation awareness, Religion and Cultural Heritage. Prof. Karan can be contacted through;

Email: prof.karan@gmail.com

Dr Buddi Poudel has Ph.D. from Charles Sturt University of Australia. His area of interest is pastoralism effects on high altitude herbivore mammals and he brings expertise on pasture land management. Currently he works at Forest Research and Training Centre of the Ministry of Forest and Environment, Government of Nepal.

Mr. Prasant Ghimire is a passionate researcher with a profound love for Birds. Ghimire is currently enrolled at Kent State University, United States for his DPhil in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and is a member of the American Ornithological Society, European Ornithological Union, Bird Conservation Nepal, and Pokhara Bird Society. His academic journey has been marked by an unwavering curiosity about the intricate relationships of birds, especially storks, and its conservation dynamics, which has fueled his dedication to preserving and unraveling the mysteries of this particular species. Mr. Ghimire’s contribution to this field of ecology and conservation has been nothing short of remarkable. His work has been published in national and international prestigious journals, awarded numerous research grants and fellowships, showcasing his ability to bridge the gap between rigorous scientific inquiry and real-world applications.

His experience in birds, ecology, and conservation reflects his commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, a cornerstone of the evidence-based research approach in the field of ecology and conservation. This synergy of his expertise promises to yield innovative solutions to the challenges in the Himalayan ecosystem.

Carol Inskipp first came to Nepal with her husband Tim Inskipp in 1977. By this point, she had visited Nepal almost 30 times—most frequently with her husband and occasionally by herself. She has made numerous trips to Nepal to study the birds and has been to most of Nepal's protected areas. She has authored more than a dozen books, numerous scholarly papers, and well-known articles on Nepali birds. A Birdwatcher’s Guide to Nepal, Nepal's forest birds, Birds of Nepal field guide, Important Bird Areas of Nepal: key sites for Conservation, and Red List on Birds of Nepal are just a few of the most popular books on this subject that Carol has authored and co-authored. Carol is a Patron of Himalayan Nature since it was founded in the year 2000.

Sharad has kept a keen interest in hospitality field. After graduation he ended up in Chitwan National Park working for a wildlife lodge later at where he worked as a Manager. After completing 12 years of Ban Baas (stay in the jungle!), he moved back to Kathmandu looking for civilization! He joined Himalayan Nature in 2005 initially to support two men team with one or two projects. Since then has played a pivotal role in its growth working with Dr Hem Sagar Baral, its founder president and Professor Karan Bahadur Shah, Chief Scientific Adviser; both personalities well-known for their contribution in their field. Currently he looks after administration and finance part of the organization; continues to enjoy the work even after 13 years!

E-mail: info@himalayannature.org

Dr. Janak Raj Khatiwada is a conservation biologist working in  the filed of amphibian taxonomy and ecology . He has received his doctoral degree from Chinese Academy of Sciences, China. He has authored several publications in impacted international journals. Dr. Khatiwada has discovered two new species of amphibians for science and one new record for Nepal.

Mr. KB Thapa has Master's degree in Zoology from Tribhuvan University, Nepal. On his Master's thesis he has conducted study on diversity of herpetofauna in Palpa district. Mr Thapa was a team leader of national pangolin survey in Lamjung district of western Nepal and a team member of pangolin conservation action plan for Nepal. He is a passionate wildlife biologist with herpetofauna as core area of interest. He has worked with Himalayan Nature as a Research Officer, where he supported on the development and implementation of various projects related to biodiversity.

Mr. Laba K.C. has studied Master’s Degree in environmental science at Tribhuvan University. As an environment science graduate, he has engaged in biodiversity and environment conservation projects in different organizations including Koshi River Basin Management and Sacred Himalayan Landscape Conservation Program in WWF Nepal.

Prior to joining Himalayan Nature, Mr. K.C. has worked as an Environment Monitoring Officer under Nepal Electricity Authority’s power transmission project. With this, he has gained experience for more than two years in the field of environment monitoring and biodiversity conservation.

Email: laba.kc@himalayannature.org

Sandesh Bhattarai has awarded Ph.D. degree in Botany from the Tribhuvan University of Nepal in 2010. He has gathered long research experience by working in the national and international collaborating projects. Dr Sandesh has published over two dozen research articles in national and international journals. He has research interest on Biodiversity exploration and sustainable conservation, climate change, taxonomy, invasive alien species, ethno-pharmacology, etc.

Sandesh Gurung has completed Master’s Degree in Zoology at Tribhuvan University Nepal. He has worked on the migration ecology of Himalayan Vulture for his Master's thesis. He is a passionate and young raptor biologist in Nepal who is now developing a career in Birds of Prey. Sandesh holds more than 10 years of experience working on Birds of Prey and has published articles on raptors' ecology. He brings expertise in migration monitoring, trapping and tagging raptors. His main area of interest includes the movement and breeding ecology of raptors, human-raptor conflict and the impacts of pesticides on these apex aerial predators. Also, he has a keen interest in raptor rescue and rehabilitation. Sandesh has also discovered Steppe Grey Shrike, a new bird species for Nepal.

Email: sandeshgurung07@gmail.com

"With more than ten years of experience, Dr. Tek Raj Bhatt has been actively involved in biodiversity conservation in Nepal. Throughout his career, he has spearheaded several projects centered around biodiversity monitoring, reinforcing law enforcement, promoting human-wildlife coexistence, and ensuring sustainable community livelihoods. Dr. Bhatt's research focuses primarily on landscape, and spatial ecology, with a special emphasis on safeguarding wildlife connectivity across large landscapes and tackling the escalating challenges posed by climate change. His passion lies in seeking creative and effective conservation approaches that yield tangible outcomes. He completed his Ph.D. at Griffith University, which focused on enhancing connectivity for wildlife in Nepal."

Ms Anjana Chapagain is a Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA). She brings a decade of experience of working with various companies and audit firms as an auditor, finance and account officer. She is also fond of exploring naturally and culturally important places.

accounts@himalayannature.org

Mr Ghimire has 27 years of professional experience implementing wildlife conservation and livelihood development projects in Nepal. Between 1993 and 2018, he worked at the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC). At NTNC he has also served as a focal person for ZSL/Darwin Initiative-funded Project in the western Terai landscape.

Email: shreeram.ghimire@himalayannature.org

Bishal Koirala has studied Master’s Degree in Zoology at Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu. He has studied human-elephant conflicts in eastern Nepal in his Master’s thesis. As a resident of the buffer zone at Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve so he is also familiar with the patterns and frequency of human-elephant conflicts around his locality. He has a keen interest in elephant conversation and he is highly passionate about research to find out a way for the co-existence between humans and elephants. Mr Koirala has a keen interest in bird watching, travelling, observing herpetofauna, reading research articles, exploring nature etc.

E-mail: bishal.koirala@himalayannature.org

Phoebe Griffith is a conservation biologist, and has been researching the critically endangered gharial crocodilian in Chitwan National Park since 2018.  Using data from radio telemetry, direct observation, camera trapping and local ecological knowledge she is investigating the ecology of the gharial, and the impact of conservation actions on the species.  Phoebe is currently enrolled at the University of Oxford and Zoological Society London for her DPhil on gharial conservation, and is a member of the IUCN SSC Crocodile Specialist Group. 

Prem was born in Kawasoti municipality in 1995. He believes in hard work with great passion and encourages fighting for what you desire and believe to achieve. Since last few years Prem is working as a member of the Community-Based Anti-Poaching Unit (CBAPU).  He is also a member of the gharial crocodile guard group. Prem is a nature lover and has a keen interest in bird watching and working with the communities for wildlife and nature conservation. In leisure time he likes travelling, playing football, gardening etc.

Ms. Indira is an inhibitant of Jabdi, Sunsari to the north of Kosi Bird Observatory (KBO). Himalayan Nature has trained her to identify and monitor birds and the biodiversity of the area. Within a short period, she learned very well and helped us to train more local students on bird monitoring. Her responsibility is to assist conservation activities based at Koshi.

Prof. Karan Bahadur Shah has worked as a Director in Natural History Museum at Tribhuvan University, Nepal. Prof. Shah brings four decade of experience on biodiversity research and conservation in Nepal. He has pioneered studies in herpetofauna in Nepal and discovered several species of reptile and amphibian to Nepal as well as to science. His contribution is not only on herps but also on entire biodiversity conservation as he has done research on several species of bird, mammal, reptile, amphibian and fish. As a wildlife expert, he had contributed in preparing Management Plans of different protected areas of Nepal. Prof. Shah has published more than 100 articles on the Biological Sciences and environment in scientific journals, magazines and periodicals and additional several books on Science Fiction, Environmental and conservation awareness, Religion and Cultural Heritage. Prof. Karan can be contacted through;

Email: prof.karan@gmail.com

Dr Buddi Poudel has Ph.D. from Charles Sturt University of Australia. His area of interest is pastoralism effects on high altitude herbivore mammals and he brings expertise on pasture land management. Currently he works at Forest Research and Training Centre of the Ministry of Forest and Environment, Government of Nepal.

Mr. Prasant Ghimire is a passionate researcher with a profound love for Birds. Ghimire is currently enrolled at Kent State University, United States for his DPhil in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and is a member of the American Ornithological Society, European Ornithological Union, Bird Conservation Nepal, and Pokhara Bird Society. His academic journey has been marked by an unwavering curiosity about the intricate relationships of birds, especially storks, and its conservation dynamics, which has fueled his dedication to preserving and unraveling the mysteries of this particular species. Mr. Ghimire’s contribution to this field of ecology and conservation has been nothing short of remarkable. His work has been published in national and international prestigious journals, awarded numerous research grants and fellowships, showcasing his ability to bridge the gap between rigorous scientific inquiry and real-world applications.

His experience in birds, ecology, and conservation reflects his commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, a cornerstone of the evidence-based research approach in the field of ecology and conservation. This synergy of his expertise promises to yield innovative solutions to the challenges in the Himalayan ecosystem.

Carol Inskipp first came to Nepal with her husband Tim Inskipp in 1977. By this point, she had visited Nepal almost 30 times—most frequently with her husband and occasionally by herself. She has made numerous trips to Nepal to study the birds and has been to most of Nepal's protected areas. She has authored more than a dozen books, numerous scholarly papers, and well-known articles on Nepali birds. A Birdwatcher’s Guide to Nepal, Nepal's forest birds, Birds of Nepal field guide, Important Bird Areas of Nepal: key sites for Conservation, and Red List on Birds of Nepal are just a few of the most popular books on this subject that Carol has authored and co-authored. Carol is a Patron of Himalayan Nature since it was founded in the year 2000.

Sharad has kept a keen interest in hospitality field. After graduation he ended up in Chitwan National Park working for a wildlife lodge later at where he worked as a Manager. After completing 12 years of Ban Baas (stay in the jungle!), he moved back to Kathmandu looking for civilization! He joined Himalayan Nature in 2005 initially to support two men team with one or two projects. Since then has played a pivotal role in its growth working with Dr Hem Sagar Baral, its founder president and Professor Karan Bahadur Shah, Chief Scientific Adviser; both personalities well-known for their contribution in their field. Currently he looks after administration and finance part of the organization; continues to enjoy the work even after 13 years!

E-mail: info@himalayannature.org

Dr. Janak Raj Khatiwada is a conservation biologist working in  the filed of amphibian taxonomy and ecology . He has received his doctoral degree from Chinese Academy of Sciences, China. He has authored several publications in impacted international journals. Dr. Khatiwada has discovered two new species of amphibians for science and one new record for Nepal.

Mr. KB Thapa has Master's degree in Zoology from Tribhuvan University, Nepal. On his Master's thesis he has conducted study on diversity of herpetofauna in Palpa district. Mr Thapa was a team leader of national pangolin survey in Lamjung district of western Nepal and a team member of pangolin conservation action plan for Nepal. He is a passionate wildlife biologist with herpetofauna as core area of interest. He has worked with Himalayan Nature as a Research Officer, where he supported on the development and implementation of various projects related to biodiversity.

Mr. Laba K.C. has studied Master’s Degree in environmental science at Tribhuvan University. As an environment science graduate, he has engaged in biodiversity and environment conservation projects in different organizations including Koshi River Basin Management and Sacred Himalayan Landscape Conservation Program in WWF Nepal.

Prior to joining Himalayan Nature, Mr. K.C. has worked as an Environment Monitoring Officer under Nepal Electricity Authority’s power transmission project. With this, he has gained experience for more than two years in the field of environment monitoring and biodiversity conservation.

Email: laba.kc@himalayannature.org

Sandesh Bhattarai has awarded Ph.D. degree in Botany from the Tribhuvan University of Nepal in 2010. He has gathered long research experience by working in the national and international collaborating projects. Dr Sandesh has published over two dozen research articles in national and international journals. He has research interest on Biodiversity exploration and sustainable conservation, climate change, taxonomy, invasive alien species, ethno-pharmacology, etc.

Sandesh Gurung has completed Master’s Degree in Zoology at Tribhuvan University Nepal. He has worked on the migration ecology of Himalayan Vulture for his Master's thesis. He is a passionate and young raptor biologist in Nepal who is now developing a career in Birds of Prey. Sandesh holds more than 10 years of experience working on Birds of Prey and has published articles on raptors' ecology. He brings expertise in migration monitoring, trapping and tagging raptors. His main area of interest includes the movement and breeding ecology of raptors, human-raptor conflict and the impacts of pesticides on these apex aerial predators. Also, he has a keen interest in raptor rescue and rehabilitation. Sandesh has also discovered Steppe Grey Shrike, a new bird species for Nepal.

Email: sandeshgurung07@gmail.com

"With more than ten years of experience, Dr. Tek Raj Bhatt has been actively involved in biodiversity conservation in Nepal. Throughout his career, he has spearheaded several projects centered around biodiversity monitoring, reinforcing law enforcement, promoting human-wildlife coexistence, and ensuring sustainable community livelihoods. Dr. Bhatt's research focuses primarily on landscape, and spatial ecology, with a special emphasis on safeguarding wildlife connectivity across large landscapes and tackling the escalating challenges posed by climate change. His passion lies in seeking creative and effective conservation approaches that yield tangible outcomes. He completed his Ph.D. at Griffith University, which focused on enhancing connectivity for wildlife in Nepal."

Ms Anjana Chapagain is a Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA). She brings a decade of experience of working with various companies and audit firms as an auditor, finance and account officer. She is also fond of exploring naturally and culturally important places.

accounts@himalayannature.org

Mr Ghimire has 27 years of professional experience implementing wildlife conservation and livelihood development projects in Nepal. Between 1993 and 2018, he worked at the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC). At NTNC he has also served as a focal person for ZSL/Darwin Initiative-funded Project in the western Terai landscape.

Email: shreeram.ghimire@himalayannature.org

Bishal Koirala has studied Master’s Degree in Zoology at Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu. He has studied human-elephant conflicts in eastern Nepal in his Master’s thesis. As a resident of the buffer zone at Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve so he is also familiar with the patterns and frequency of human-elephant conflicts around his locality. He has a keen interest in elephant conversation and he is highly passionate about research to find out a way for the co-existence between humans and elephants. Mr Koirala has a keen interest in bird watching, travelling, observing herpetofauna, reading research articles, exploring nature etc.

E-mail: bishal.koirala@himalayannature.org

Phoebe Griffith is a conservation biologist, and has been researching the critically endangered gharial crocodilian in Chitwan National Park since 2018.  Using data from radio telemetry, direct observation, camera trapping and local ecological knowledge she is investigating the ecology of the gharial, and the impact of conservation actions on the species.  Phoebe is currently enrolled at the University of Oxford and Zoological Society London for her DPhil on gharial conservation, and is a member of the IUCN SSC Crocodile Specialist Group. 

Prem was born in Kawasoti municipality in 1995. He believes in hard work with great passion and encourages fighting for what you desire and believe to achieve. Since last few years Prem is working as a member of the Community-Based Anti-Poaching Unit (CBAPU).  He is also a member of the gharial crocodile guard group. Prem is a nature lover and has a keen interest in bird watching and working with the communities for wildlife and nature conservation. In leisure time he likes travelling, playing football, gardening etc.

Ms. Indira is an inhibitant of Jabdi, Sunsari to the north of Kosi Bird Observatory (KBO). Himalayan Nature has trained her to identify and monitor birds and the biodiversity of the area. Within a short period, she learned very well and helped us to train more local students on bird monitoring. Her responsibility is to assist conservation activities based at Koshi.

Prof. Karan Bahadur Shah has worked as a Director in Natural History Museum at Tribhuvan University, Nepal. Prof. Shah brings four decade of experience on biodiversity research and conservation in Nepal. He has pioneered studies in herpetofauna in Nepal and discovered several species of reptile and amphibian to Nepal as well as to science. His contribution is not only on herps but also on entire biodiversity conservation as he has done research on several species of bird, mammal, reptile, amphibian and fish. As a wildlife expert, he had contributed in preparing Management Plans of different protected areas of Nepal. Prof. Shah has published more than 100 articles on the Biological Sciences and environment in scientific journals, magazines and periodicals and additional several books on Science Fiction, Environmental and conservation awareness, Religion and Cultural Heritage. Prof. Karan can be contacted through;

Email: prof.karan@gmail.com

Dr Buddi Poudel has Ph.D. from Charles Sturt University of Australia. His area of interest is pastoralism effects on high altitude herbivore mammals and he brings expertise on pasture land management. Currently he works at Forest Research and Training Centre of the Ministry of Forest and Environment, Government of Nepal.

Mr. Prasant Ghimire is a passionate researcher with a profound love for Birds. Ghimire is currently enrolled at Kent State University, United States for his DPhil in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and is a member of the American Ornithological Society, European Ornithological Union, Bird Conservation Nepal, and Pokhara Bird Society. His academic journey has been marked by an unwavering curiosity about the intricate relationships of birds, especially storks, and its conservation dynamics, which has fueled his dedication to preserving and unraveling the mysteries of this particular species. Mr. Ghimire’s contribution to this field of ecology and conservation has been nothing short of remarkable. His work has been published in national and international prestigious journals, awarded numerous research grants and fellowships, showcasing his ability to bridge the gap between rigorous scientific inquiry and real-world applications.

His experience in birds, ecology, and conservation reflects his commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, a cornerstone of the evidence-based research approach in the field of ecology and conservation. This synergy of his expertise promises to yield innovative solutions to the challenges in the Himalayan ecosystem.

Carol Inskipp first came to Nepal with her husband Tim Inskipp in 1977. By this point, she had visited Nepal almost 30 times—most frequently with her husband and occasionally by herself. She has made numerous trips to Nepal to study the birds and has been to most of Nepal's protected areas. She has authored more than a dozen books, numerous scholarly papers, and well-known articles on Nepali birds. A Birdwatcher’s Guide to Nepal, Nepal's forest birds, Birds of Nepal field guide, Important Bird Areas of Nepal: key sites for Conservation, and Red List on Birds of Nepal are just a few of the most popular books on this subject that Carol has authored and co-authored. Carol is a Patron of Himalayan Nature since it was founded in the year 2000.

Sharad has kept a keen interest in hospitality field. After graduation he ended up in Chitwan National Park working for a wildlife lodge later at where he worked as a Manager. After completing 12 years of Ban Baas (stay in the jungle!), he moved back to Kathmandu looking for civilization! He joined Himalayan Nature in 2005 initially to support two men team with one or two projects. Since then has played a pivotal role in its growth working with Dr Hem Sagar Baral, its founder president and Professor Karan Bahadur Shah, Chief Scientific Adviser; both personalities well-known for their contribution in their field. Currently he looks after administration and finance part of the organization; continues to enjoy the work even after 13 years!

E-mail: info@himalayannature.org

Dr. Janak Raj Khatiwada is a conservation biologist working in  the filed of amphibian taxonomy and ecology . He has received his doctoral degree from Chinese Academy of Sciences, China. He has authored several publications in impacted international journals. Dr. Khatiwada has discovered two new species of amphibians for science and one new record for Nepal.

Mr. KB Thapa has Master's degree in Zoology from Tribhuvan University, Nepal. On his Master's thesis he has conducted study on diversity of herpetofauna in Palpa district. Mr Thapa was a team leader of national pangolin survey in Lamjung district of western Nepal and a team member of pangolin conservation action plan for Nepal. He is a passionate wildlife biologist with herpetofauna as core area of interest. He has worked with Himalayan Nature as a Research Officer, where he supported on the development and implementation of various projects related to biodiversity.

Mr. Laba K.C. has studied Master’s Degree in environmental science at Tribhuvan University. As an environment science graduate, he has engaged in biodiversity and environment conservation projects in different organizations including Koshi River Basin Management and Sacred Himalayan Landscape Conservation Program in WWF Nepal.

Prior to joining Himalayan Nature, Mr. K.C. has worked as an Environment Monitoring Officer under Nepal Electricity Authority’s power transmission project. With this, he has gained experience for more than two years in the field of environment monitoring and biodiversity conservation.

Email: laba.kc@himalayannature.org

Sandesh Bhattarai has awarded Ph.D. degree in Botany from the Tribhuvan University of Nepal in 2010. He has gathered long research experience by working in the national and international collaborating projects. Dr Sandesh has published over two dozen research articles in national and international journals. He has research interest on Biodiversity exploration and sustainable conservation, climate change, taxonomy, invasive alien species, ethno-pharmacology, etc.

Sandesh Gurung has completed Master’s Degree in Zoology at Tribhuvan University Nepal. He has worked on the migration ecology of Himalayan Vulture for his Master's thesis. He is a passionate and young raptor biologist in Nepal who is now developing a career in Birds of Prey. Sandesh holds more than 10 years of experience working on Birds of Prey and has published articles on raptors' ecology. He brings expertise in migration monitoring, trapping and tagging raptors. His main area of interest includes the movement and breeding ecology of raptors, human-raptor conflict and the impacts of pesticides on these apex aerial predators. Also, he has a keen interest in raptor rescue and rehabilitation. Sandesh has also discovered Steppe Grey Shrike, a new bird species for Nepal.

Email: sandeshgurung07@gmail.com

"With more than ten years of experience, Dr. Tek Raj Bhatt has been actively involved in biodiversity conservation in Nepal. Throughout his career, he has spearheaded several projects centered around biodiversity monitoring, reinforcing law enforcement, promoting human-wildlife coexistence, and ensuring sustainable community livelihoods. Dr. Bhatt's research focuses primarily on landscape, and spatial ecology, with a special emphasis on safeguarding wildlife connectivity across large landscapes and tackling the escalating challenges posed by climate change. His passion lies in seeking creative and effective conservation approaches that yield tangible outcomes. He completed his Ph.D. at Griffith University, which focused on enhancing connectivity for wildlife in Nepal."

Ms Anjana Chapagain is a Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA). She brings a decade of experience of working with various companies and audit firms as an auditor, finance and account officer. She is also fond of exploring naturally and culturally important places.

accounts@himalayannature.org

Mr Ghimire has 27 years of professional experience implementing wildlife conservation and livelihood development projects in Nepal. Between 1993 and 2018, he worked at the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC). At NTNC he has also served as a focal person for ZSL/Darwin Initiative-funded Project in the western Terai landscape.

Email: shreeram.ghimire@himalayannature.org

Bishal Koirala has studied Master’s Degree in Zoology at Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu. He has studied human-elephant conflicts in eastern Nepal in his Master’s thesis. As a resident of the buffer zone at Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve so he is also familiar with the patterns and frequency of human-elephant conflicts around his locality. He has a keen interest in elephant conversation and he is highly passionate about research to find out a way for the co-existence between humans and elephants. Mr Koirala has a keen interest in bird watching, travelling, observing herpetofauna, reading research articles, exploring nature etc.

E-mail: bishal.koirala@himalayannature.org

Phoebe Griffith is a conservation biologist, and has been researching the critically endangered gharial crocodilian in Chitwan National Park since 2018.  Using data from radio telemetry, direct observation, camera trapping and local ecological knowledge she is investigating the ecology of the gharial, and the impact of conservation actions on the species.  Phoebe is currently enrolled at the University of Oxford and Zoological Society London for her DPhil on gharial conservation, and is a member of the IUCN SSC Crocodile Specialist Group. 

Prem was born in Kawasoti municipality in 1995. He believes in hard work with great passion and encourages fighting for what you desire and believe to achieve. Since last few years Prem is working as a member of the Community-Based Anti-Poaching Unit (CBAPU).  He is also a member of the gharial crocodile guard group. Prem is a nature lover and has a keen interest in bird watching and working with the communities for wildlife and nature conservation. In leisure time he likes travelling, playing football, gardening etc.

Ms. Indira is an inhibitant of Jabdi, Sunsari to the north of Kosi Bird Observatory (KBO). Himalayan Nature has trained her to identify and monitor birds and the biodiversity of the area. Within a short period, she learned very well and helped us to train more local students on bird monitoring. Her responsibility is to assist conservation activities based at Koshi.

Prof. Karan Bahadur Shah has worked as a Director in Natural History Museum at Tribhuvan University, Nepal. Prof. Shah brings four decade of experience on biodiversity research and conservation in Nepal. He has pioneered studies in herpetofauna in Nepal and discovered several species of reptile and amphibian to Nepal as well as to science. His contribution is not only on herps but also on entire biodiversity conservation as he has done research on several species of bird, mammal, reptile, amphibian and fish. As a wildlife expert, he had contributed in preparing Management Plans of different protected areas of Nepal. Prof. Shah has published more than 100 articles on the Biological Sciences and environment in scientific journals, magazines and periodicals and additional several books on Science Fiction, Environmental and conservation awareness, Religion and Cultural Heritage. Prof. Karan can be contacted through;

Email: prof.karan@gmail.com

Dr Buddi Poudel has Ph.D. from Charles Sturt University of Australia. His area of interest is pastoralism effects on high altitude herbivore mammals and he brings expertise on pasture land management. Currently he works at Forest Research and Training Centre of the Ministry of Forest and Environment, Government of Nepal.

Mr. Prasant Ghimire is a passionate researcher with a profound love for Birds. Ghimire is currently enrolled at Kent State University, United States for his DPhil in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and is a member of the American Ornithological Society, European Ornithological Union, Bird Conservation Nepal, and Pokhara Bird Society. His academic journey has been marked by an unwavering curiosity about the intricate relationships of birds, especially storks, and its conservation dynamics, which has fueled his dedication to preserving and unraveling the mysteries of this particular species. Mr. Ghimire’s contribution to this field of ecology and conservation has been nothing short of remarkable. His work has been published in national and international prestigious journals, awarded numerous research grants and fellowships, showcasing his ability to bridge the gap between rigorous scientific inquiry and real-world applications.

His experience in birds, ecology, and conservation reflects his commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, a cornerstone of the evidence-based research approach in the field of ecology and conservation. This synergy of his expertise promises to yield innovative solutions to the challenges in the Himalayan ecosystem.

Carol Inskipp first came to Nepal with her husband Tim Inskipp in 1977. By this point, she had visited Nepal almost 30 times—most frequently with her husband and occasionally by herself. She has made numerous trips to Nepal to study the birds and has been to most of Nepal's protected areas. She has authored more than a dozen books, numerous scholarly papers, and well-known articles on Nepali birds. A Birdwatcher’s Guide to Nepal, Nepal's forest birds, Birds of Nepal field guide, Important Bird Areas of Nepal: key sites for Conservation, and Red List on Birds of Nepal are just a few of the most popular books on this subject that Carol has authored and co-authored. Carol is a Patron of Himalayan Nature since it was founded in the year 2000.

Sharad has kept a keen interest in hospitality field. After graduation he ended up in Chitwan National Park working for a wildlife lodge later at where he worked as a Manager. After completing 12 years of Ban Baas (stay in the jungle!), he moved back to Kathmandu looking for civilization! He joined Himalayan Nature in 2005 initially to support two men team with one or two projects. Since then has played a pivotal role in its growth working with Dr Hem Sagar Baral, its founder president and Professor Karan Bahadur Shah, Chief Scientific Adviser; both personalities well-known for their contribution in their field. Currently he looks after administration and finance part of the organization; continues to enjoy the work even after 13 years!

E-mail: info@himalayannature.org

Dr. Janak Raj Khatiwada is a conservation biologist working in  the filed of amphibian taxonomy and ecology . He has received his doctoral degree from Chinese Academy of Sciences, China. He has authored several publications in impacted international journals. Dr. Khatiwada has discovered two new species of amphibians for science and one new record for Nepal.

Mr. KB Thapa has Master's degree in Zoology from Tribhuvan University, Nepal. On his Master's thesis he has conducted study on diversity of herpetofauna in Palpa district. Mr Thapa was a team leader of national pangolin survey in Lamjung district of western Nepal and a team member of pangolin conservation action plan for Nepal. He is a passionate wildlife biologist with herpetofauna as core area of interest. He has worked with Himalayan Nature as a Research Officer, where he supported on the development and implementation of various projects related to biodiversity.

Mr. Laba K.C. has studied Master’s Degree in environmental science at Tribhuvan University. As an environment science graduate, he has engaged in biodiversity and environment conservation projects in different organizations including Koshi River Basin Management and Sacred Himalayan Landscape Conservation Program in WWF Nepal.

Prior to joining Himalayan Nature, Mr. K.C. has worked as an Environment Monitoring Officer under Nepal Electricity Authority’s power transmission project. With this, he has gained experience for more than two years in the field of environment monitoring and biodiversity conservation.

Email: laba.kc@himalayannature.org

Sandesh Bhattarai has awarded Ph.D. degree in Botany from the Tribhuvan University of Nepal in 2010. He has gathered long research experience by working in the national and international collaborating projects. Dr Sandesh has published over two dozen research articles in national and international journals. He has research interest on Biodiversity exploration and sustainable conservation, climate change, taxonomy, invasive alien species, ethno-pharmacology, etc.

Sandesh Gurung has completed Master’s Degree in Zoology at Tribhuvan University Nepal. He has worked on the migration ecology of Himalayan Vulture for his Master's thesis. He is a passionate and young raptor biologist in Nepal who is now developing a career in Birds of Prey. Sandesh holds more than 10 years of experience working on Birds of Prey and has published articles on raptors' ecology. He brings expertise in migration monitoring, trapping and tagging raptors. His main area of interest includes the movement and breeding ecology of raptors, human-raptor conflict and the impacts of pesticides on these apex aerial predators. Also, he has a keen interest in raptor rescue and rehabilitation. Sandesh has also discovered Steppe Grey Shrike, a new bird species for Nepal.

Email: sandeshgurung07@gmail.com

"With more than ten years of experience, Dr. Tek Raj Bhatt has been actively involved in biodiversity conservation in Nepal. Throughout his career, he has spearheaded several projects centered around biodiversity monitoring, reinforcing law enforcement, promoting human-wildlife coexistence, and ensuring sustainable community livelihoods. Dr. Bhatt's research focuses primarily on landscape, and spatial ecology, with a special emphasis on safeguarding wildlife connectivity across large landscapes and tackling the escalating challenges posed by climate change. His passion lies in seeking creative and effective conservation approaches that yield tangible outcomes. He completed his Ph.D. at Griffith University, which focused on enhancing connectivity for wildlife in Nepal."

Ms Anjana Chapagain is a Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA). She brings a decade of experience of working with various companies and audit firms as an auditor, finance and account officer. She is also fond of exploring naturally and culturally important places.

accounts@himalayannature.org

Mr Ghimire has 27 years of professional experience implementing wildlife conservation and livelihood development projects in Nepal. Between 1993 and 2018, he worked at the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC). At NTNC he has also served as a focal person for ZSL/Darwin Initiative-funded Project in the western Terai landscape.

Email: shreeram.ghimire@himalayannature.org

Bishal Koirala has studied Master’s Degree in Zoology at Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu. He has studied human-elephant conflicts in eastern Nepal in his Master’s thesis. As a resident of the buffer zone at Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve so he is also familiar with the patterns and frequency of human-elephant conflicts around his locality. He has a keen interest in elephant conversation and he is highly passionate about research to find out a way for the co-existence between humans and elephants. Mr Koirala has a keen interest in bird watching, travelling, observing herpetofauna, reading research articles, exploring nature etc.

E-mail: bishal.koirala@himalayannature.org

Phoebe Griffith is a conservation biologist, and has been researching the critically endangered gharial crocodilian in Chitwan National Park since 2018.  Using data from radio telemetry, direct observation, camera trapping and local ecological knowledge she is investigating the ecology of the gharial, and the impact of conservation actions on the species.  Phoebe is currently enrolled at the University of Oxford and Zoological Society London for her DPhil on gharial conservation, and is a member of the IUCN SSC Crocodile Specialist Group. 

Prem was born in Kawasoti municipality in 1995. He believes in hard work with great passion and encourages fighting for what you desire and believe to achieve. Since last few years Prem is working as a member of the Community-Based Anti-Poaching Unit (CBAPU).  He is also a member of the gharial crocodile guard group. Prem is a nature lover and has a keen interest in bird watching and working with the communities for wildlife and nature conservation. In leisure time he likes travelling, playing football, gardening etc.

Ms. Indira is an inhibitant of Jabdi, Sunsari to the north of Kosi Bird Observatory (KBO). Himalayan Nature has trained her to identify and monitor birds and the biodiversity of the area. Within a short period, she learned very well and helped us to train more local students on bird monitoring. Her responsibility is to assist conservation activities based at Koshi.