Name

Him Lal Shrestha

Contact Address

hlshrestha@gmail.com

P.O. Box # 3409, Kathmandu, Nepal

Faculty of

Aerial Photo Interpretation, GIS, Remote Sensing

Experiences

· Academic Coordinator and Faculty at Kathmandu Forestry College , April 2007 onward

· GIS Consultant in various short term projects

· Conduct training in GIS and Remote sensing

· Guest lecturer at IOF Hetauda and Pokhara

· Lecturer at Himalayan College of Geomatic Engineering and Land Management for 2 years

· As Forest Research Officer in ForestAction for 2 years

· As Field Assistant in CRT for 3 years

Publications

1. Shrestha, H. L.(2007), GIS and Remote Sensing application for Resource Mapping, Prarambha: The Inititiation, SUFFREC/KAFCOL

2. Shrestha, H. L. (2006), Using Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Geographic Information System (GIS) in Participatory Mapping of Community Forest In Nepal, EJISDC (2006)25,5, p1-11 http://www.ejisdc.org

3. Shrestha, H. L. (2005), GIS application in NTFP management, Hamro Ban Sampada (in Nepali) Vol. 3 (1), ForestAction, Nepal. Website: www.forestaction.org

4. Shrestha, H. L. (2005), GPS Mapping for Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) management in community forestry in Nepal, Presented in seminar organized by GIS Society in July 22, 2005, Kathmandu, Nepal.

5. Shrestha, H. L. (2004), Comparative Evaluation of Different Spatial Resolution Satellite Data for Timber Volume Estimation, paper submitted and accepted for the seminar “High Resolution Mapping” held in Hannover, Germany.

6. Shrestha, H. L. and Uprety, H. D. (2002), Private property arrangement within community forest: a case of Raktamala forest user group, Journal of Forest and Livelihood.Vol.2 (1). ForestAction, Nepal. Website: www.forestaction.org

Field of interest

· Training/Facilitation/Teaching on digital photogrametry, GIS, GPS, remote sensing, DIP and their application in resource management using i.e. ERDAS IMAGINE, eCognition, ArcView, ILWIS, ENVI etc (Fundamentals and software handling)

· Multisource forest inventory using GIS and RS

· Land Use Land Cover classification

· Change detection and assessment of Internal Trading of LULC classifications

· Use of GPS and GIS in resource mapping i.e. forest mapping of community forest

· Multi-dimensional natural resource management i.e. forestry programmes- formulation, planning, implementation and monitoring

· Development of nationwide or regional Forest Information System with multiple sources i.e. GIS, GPS, RS, Databases, web mapping, networking and other advanced computer technologies

· Ecological Mapping i.e. SEI, VRI, TEM, PEM etc

Name

Binaya Adhikari

Contact Address

bnyadhikari@yahoo.com

P.O. Box 9594, Kathmandu, Nepal

Faculty of

Tree physiology, Botany

Experiences

· Lecturer A level Biology at Lumbini International College

· Lecturer of Forest Botany and Tree Physiology at Kathmandu Forestry College (KAFCOL)

· Lecturer A level Biology at AJ wild Institute of advanced studies.

· Lecturer of Botany at Nobel Academy Higher Secondary School and College.

· Assistant Curator at TU Central Herbarium.

Publications

· Associate Editor of BOTANICA ORIENTALIS. a Jonal of plant Science published from central department of Botany, TU.Kathamdnu, Nepal.Vol.4,No.1

Field of interest

· Teaching and Research.

Name

Shiva Shankar Pandey

Contact Address

Shivaspandey@yahoo.com

P.O. Box 9281, Kathmandu, Nepal

Faculty of

Forest Utilization

Experiences

· Interprise Developmantr Officer UMN, Sunsari Cluster.

· Program Officer, WATCH Maitidevi.

· Forestry Program Officer, RRN, Sankhuwasava District

· Permanent Ranger, District Soil and watershed Conservation office, Mustang.

· Community based Facilitator NACFP, Sanepa, Lalitpur

Publications

· Biodiversity and people participation, Gramin Punarnirman Patrika-2000

· Basic Knowledge on Community forestry , Hamar Khoj-2002

· Sustainable Livelihood Based Bio-Diversity Conservation, with a focus on NTFPS' Enterprise approach in Nepal.

Field of interest rest

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Name

Sarojani Pradhan

Contact Address

ppradhan30@yahoo.com

P.O. Box # 9594, Kathmandu, Nepal

Faculty of

Forest Hydrology

Experiences

· Lecturer Part time Tri-Chandra Campus, Nobel Academy, Padmakanya Campus. .

Publications

Field of interest

Name

Amulya Ratna Tuladhar

Contact Address

amulyatuladhar@hotmail.com

P.O. Box # 9594, Kathmandu, Nepal

Faculty of

Silviculture, Forest Mgmt.

Experiences

Visiting Faculty, Tribhuvan University Institute of Forestry affiliated private Kathmandu Forestry College , Lalitpur. Teaching B.Sc. Forestry: Silviculture and Forest Management.

Teaching Assistant, Clark University USA. George Perkins Marsh Research Fellow. Responsible for research and teaching of GIS and Global Change to American and international graduate students.

Lecturer of Silviculture and Forestry, Tribhuvan University, Institute of Forestry. Taught Forestry Subjects, Project Writing and Thesis guidance to Bachelors, Certificate and Extension Farmers levels.

Publications

Tuladhar, A. R. 1998. Book Review of The Social Dynamics of Deforestation: A Case Study from Nepal. John Soussan, Bharat K Shrestha, and Laya P. Uprety. New York: Parthenon Publishing Group, 1995. (ISBN 1-85070-754-9). The Professional Geographer 50(2): 284.

Millette, Thomas L., Amulya R. Tuladhar, Roger E. Kasperson, and B.L. Turner, II. 1995. The Use and Limits of Remote Sensing for Analyzing Environmental and Social Change in the Himalayan Middle Mountains of Nepal. Global Environmental Change 5(4): 367-380. Elsevier Science Ltd.

Torbert, J. L., A. R. Tuladhar, J. A. Burger, and J. C. Bell. 1988. Minesoil Property Effects on the Height of Ten-Year-Old White Pine. Journal of Environmental Quality. 17:189-192.

Tuladhar, A. R. 1991. Agroforestry in Nepal. In Agroforestry in Asia and the Pacific. Winrock IIAD/FAO RAPA Publication: 1991/5. Bangkok. Pp. 106-109.

Tuladhar, A. R. 1989. Research Opportunities for Integrating the Social Sciences and Forestry (Chapter 5). In The Social Sciences in Asian Forestry Curricula. Edited by J. Kathy Parker, Robert Clausi and William R. Burch, Jr., Yale University and USAID/F/FRED Project, Bangkok. Pp. 51-58.

Karki, Madhav B. and Amulya R. Tuladhar. 1988. Manual of Fodder Tree Management (Nepali version for extension work). Tribhuvan University/USAID/N, Fodder Tree Management Project, Institute of Forestry, Nepal. 25 pp.

Prajapati, Kedar P. and Amulya R. Tuladhar. 1987. The Role of the Institute of Forestry in Community Forestry Development in Nepal. Banako Janakari: A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal. 1:67-69.

Gevers, E. M., K. Ghimire, J. Goodman, A. R. Tuladhar. 1988. Dhanusha District Sustainable Woodfuel Strategy and Action Plan. An ETC Foundation Report to the EEC.

Tuladhar, A. R. 1981. Conservation of Wildlife in the Himalayas. Science Universe: a Journal of the Nepal Science Club. Kathmandu, Nepal. Pp. 44-45.

Tuladhar, A. R. 1977. The Avifaunal Ecology of Sundarighat. Nature Annual, a Journal of the Nepal Nature Conservation Society, Kathmandu, Nepal. II: 28-36.

30 publications on global change, forestry, wildlife, education, policy, and extension.

Field of interest

Name

Bhandari Ananta Ram

Contact Address

anantarb@yahoo.com

P.O. Box # 19460, Kathmandu, Nepal

Faculty of

Forest Ecology, F. Utilization.

Experiences

· Buffer Zone Support Officer.

· Forest Ranger

Publications

Field of interest

Name

Krishna Hari Bhatta

Contact Address

P.O. Box 9594, Kathmandu, Nepal

Faculty of

Physics

Experiences

· Science Teacher, Secondary Level, Brookfield Heigher Secondary School, Sinamangal.

· Science Teacher, Secondary Level, Central Public School, Kathamandu

· Lecturer in Physics, REHDON College, Samakhushi.

Publications

Field of interest

Name

Contact Address

suman.suvedi@gmail.com

P.O. Box 2323, Kathmandu, Nepal

Faculty of

Wild Life & Ecotourism

Experiences

National Consultant, Gender & Social Mobilization, FET, TRPAP, UNDP, Nepal

Course Director, Environmental Journalism School, WWG, Wise Use House, Nepal.

Coordinator, Workshop on quality research on Wildlife, WWG, Nepal

Evaluator, Small bag Project, NAFSCOL, TISC, MOFSC, HMG/Nepal

Evaluator, WINROCK International, CIRCLE Project, Nepal

Project Director Natural organization Resource Management Support, NORMS, Nepal

Co-researcher, Impact Study of Women Scholars in Agricultural and Forestry Sector, WINROCK Intl, Nepal

Program Analyst, Vulnerable Analysis Mapping, WFP/ UNDP, Nepal

Program Officer, MS Nepal (Danish International Cooperation), Nepal

Team Supervisor, Nepal Denmark Watershed Management Project, DANIDA.

NTFP Trainer, Nepal Agro-forestry Seed Cooperative Limited, Kabhre

to date Instructor, Ministry of Tourism, Tourism Training Center, Nepal

Facilitator, The School for Field Studies, Beverly, Massachusetts, USA

Resource Person, Nepal Agro-forestry Foundation, Nepal

Consultant Environmentalist, Gokarna Safari Park, Nepal

Member of various international expedition teams working in Nepal

Public Relation Officer, Royal Nepal Academy of Science & Technology

Publications

· Environmental Education for Sustainable Development, paper presented at the workshop, March 2006 Drivers and Barriers, Education for Sustainable Development, University of Goteborg, Sweden,

· Commercial Distribution of Tree Seed in Small Bags, Results from a pilot and action research project in Nepal, NARMSAP, DANIDA, HMG/Nepal, Co author, with Dr. Iben Nathen, Working paper No. 9-2005 Development & Environment, KVL, Denmark

● Equity issues in community Forestry for Sustainable Development, Paper presented on International Conference on Women’s Impact on Science and Technology in the New Millennium, organized by Third World Organization for Women in Science (TWOWS), November, 2005

· Silviculture: Practice of Process and Distribution of Quality Seeds for Biodiversity Conservation 2004, Paper presented at National Seminar on Royal Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (RONAST)

· Women Participation for Poverty Reduction on Participatory Forest Management 2003 (Paper presented at International Seminar of Women In Science and Technology)

· Forest Diversity Conservation in Participatory Managed Forests in the Mid Hills of Nepal. 2000. in Proceedings of the International Symposium on the Himalayan Environments: Mountain Sciences and Ecotourism /Biodiversity 2001(Watanabe, T., Sicroff S., Khanal N.R., and Gautam, M.P. (eds): pp 123- 127

· Rural Vision of Agriculture for next millennium. 1999 (Paper Presented at the Third National Conference on Science and Technology). Kathmandu.

· Eco-farming for sustainable agriculture in hilly areas of Nepal. (Paper submitted for partial fulfillment of summer school programme), University of Oslo. 1995.

· Conservation Farming- Agro-forestry in multiple farming systems exemplified by ecological and socioeconomic disciplines in hilly districts of Central Nepal (M.Sc. Thesis). 1995. Agricultural University of Norway.

· Our Common future: Environment. 1994. Vigyan Lekhmala (Articles on Science). Royal Nepal Academy of Science and Technology, Kathmandu.

· Forest Interpretation by using remote sensing senses. 1985. Ministry of Forest, Nepal Remote Sensing Center, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Field of interest

Name

Murari Raj Joshi

Contact Address

murarirajjoshi@yahoo.com

P.O. Box 8520, Kathmandu, Nepal

Faculty of

Soil & watershed Mgmt.

Experiences

· Lecturer in Agroforestry, Soil Conservation and Watershed Management, Kathmandu Forestry College

· Consultant, Development of Plans to Support Community Fodder and Forage Resource Centres, Micr-Enterprise development Programme (MEDEP)

· Community Forestry & Extension Advisor, Project on Market Oriented Agroforestry Quang Nam, Vietnam, FAO, Regional Office, Bangkok, Thailand

· ConsultantDepartment for International Development (DFID), Jawalakhel, Lalitpur

· Soil Conservation Specialist, Nepal Australia Community Resource Management and Livelihoods Project, AUSAID/URS sustainable development /HMGN

· Watershed Management Specialist, Nepal Australia Community Resource Management Project (NACRMLP), AusAID/ANUTECH Pty. Ltd./HMGN

· Agroforestry Training Coordinator, Nepal Agroforestry Foundation (NAF), P.O. Box: 9594, Koteshwor, Kathmandu

· Rural Development Officer , Nepal Australia Community Forestry Project (NACFP), AusAID/ANUTECH Pty. Ltd./HMGN

· Community Forestry Extension Officer, Nepal Australia Community Forestry Project (NACFP), AusAID/ANUTECH Pty. Ltd./HMGN

· Agroforestry Officer, Terai Community Forestry Development Project (TCFDP), Hetauda (joint undertaking of HMGN, European Economic Commission (EEC) and the World Bank and the FAO).

· Research Assistant, International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD).

· Vocational Teacher

Publications

· Evans P.T. & Joshi M.R. (1989) Nursery Status Report of TCFDP, Hetauda Nepal.

· Evans P.T. & Joshi M.R. (1990) On Farm Agroforestry Recommendations, TCFDP, Hetauda, Nepal.

· Evans P.T. & Joshi M.R. (1990) Community Forestry Planning Framework for the Terai, TCFDP, Hetauda Nepal.

· Evans P.T. & Joshi M.R. (1990) Proceeding of Agroforestry Seminar in the Terai, TCFDP, Hetauda, Nepal.

· Joshi M.R. (1990) Status and Agroforestry Opportunities in the Terai Region of Nepal, Paper Presented in the Agroforestry Seminar Organised by the TCFDP, Hetauda from 21-23 March, 1990.

· Joshi M.R. (1993) Community Forestry in Nepal: An Overview, Paper Presented in a Seminar Organised by the Bangladesh Agriculture Research Council (BARC) - Winrock International Agroforestry and Participatory Forestry Support Program dated 17th April, 1993 Dhaka, Bangladesh.

· Joshi M.R. (1993) Agroforestry System Extension in Sindhu Palchok and Kabhre Palanchok District of Nepal, Paper Presented in "The Fodder Trees and Agroforestry Seminar" Organised by the Working Group on Fodder Tree and Agroforestry and Forestry Research and Survey Centre (FRSC) dated 14-16 December, 1993.

· Robinson P.J. & Joshi M.R. (1993) Private Forestry: Needs and Opportunities in Nepal, Paper Presented in the 2nd National Community Forestry Workshop dated 22-25 February, 1993.

· Joshi M. R., Hinchley D., Sharma S., and Devkota B. (1996) Calendar of Operations for Community Nursery and Plantation Establishment, Nepal-Australia Community Forestry Project, P.O.Box:208, Kathmandu, Nepal.

· Joshi M.R.; Lucas R.J.; Sedcole J.R.; Pollock K.M.; Moot D.J. and Mead D.J. (1999) Shading Effects of Pinus radiata on Productivity and Feeding Value of Understorey Cocksfoot Pasture, Agroforestry Forum (November, 1999), University of Wales, Bangor, UK.

· Joshi M.R. (2000) The Coordination between the Government and Non-government Organisations (NGOs) for Agroforestry Systems Implementation in Nepal. In: Proceedings of the XXI IUFRO World Congress 2000, 7-12 August 2000, Kuala Lumpur, Volume (3):309.

· Joshi M.R; Neupane K.P; Regmi B.N and Brajracharya B. (2002) Agroforestry Training Manual for the Mid Hills of Nepal, Nepal Agroforestry Foundation, Koteshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal.

· Joshi M. R., Devkota R. H. and Eijnatten J. M. (2002) Participatory Approaches to Sub-Watershed Management, paper presented at a National Seminar on Participatory Resource Management", 14-15 February, 2002, Kathmandu, Nepal.

· Joshi M. R., Hunt S. M. and Majagyain D. (2002) Calendar of Operations for Soil Conservation Activities, NACRMP, P.O.Box: 208, Kathmandu, Nepal.

· Joshi M. R. (2003) Community Forestry Programs in Nepal and Their Effects on Poorer Households in Proceedings of the XII World Forestry Congress, Cubec City, Canada, 21-28 September, 2003.

· Joshi M. R. (2004) Agroforestry Practices Applied for Soil Conservation and Sub-Watershed Management in Sindhu Palchok and Kabhre Palanchok Districts in Proceeding of the Agroforestry Seminar, Published by Nepal Agroforestry Foundation, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Field of interest

Name

Contact Address

Ayodhyapuri-5, Chhitwan, Nepal

raju_chhetri@yahoo.com

Faculty of

Silviculture

Experiences

15 year experience in fild of Forestry including both Governmental and Non governmental sector

· Provide technical support to Forestry Advisor

· Supervision and Monitoring of project activities implemented in LFP working areas.

· Progress reports review and revision

Coordinate between Department of Forest (GoN) and Livelihood and Forestry Program (DFID)

· Teach Silviculture subject to B. Sc. Students

· Conduct different forestry practical exercises and exams

· Assign different assignment to student and evaluate their performance

· Conduct different training programs ie. CF management, Leasehold forest management, proposal writing, land management

· Assist in preparation of CF constitution and operational plan

Publications

§ “Study on Environmental Impact Assessment of Kusum Purandhara 132 kV Transmission Line Projec, 2008t” conducted by Nepal Environment and Scientific Services (NESS) P Ltd. for Dang Cement Industries Pvt. Ltd. (DCIPL), Lalitpur Nepal.

§ “Study on Environmental Impact Assessment of Syafrubesi-Rasuwagadhi Road Project 2007, ” jointly conducted by Water Resources Consultant (P) ltd, SEEPORT Consultancy (P.) Ltd. and Hydro Engineering and Development Co. (P) Ltd. for Government of Nepal, Ministry of Physical Planning and Works, Department of Roads, Geo-Environment Unit, Babarmahal Kathmandu.

§ "Study on collection of Yarsagomba (Cordyceps sinensis) in relation to forest biodiversity and rural livelihood in Darchula district of Nepal" a dissertation submitted to Department of Forestry, KU, India for partial fulfillment of M.Sc degree in Forestry in May 2005.

§ Study on Orgainzational Structure of the India and Nepali Forestry Sector, 2005

§ A feasibility study report of "The feasibility study of NTFP promotion in Western Development region of Nepal" case study of Kaski district in July 2003

§ An impact study report of “The impact of coffee promotion programme in Nepal" case study of Sindhupalchowk and Kavrepalanchowk VDC in May 2002.

§ A technical report on “The existing status of Indigenous Agro-forestry Models" case study of Yagyanbhumi and Mahendranagar VDC of Dhanusha district August 2000.

§ "Approaches to Understanding livelihood Feed Requirements and Identifying Ways to Improve Fodder Supply Involving Farmer and Community Intiatives" published on the proceeding of National Workshop on Improved Strategies for Identifying and Addressing Fodder Deficits in the Mid-Hills of Nepal in 2000.

§ "Seasonal Patterns of Livestock Feed Collection and Deficits for Small-holder Mixed Farms in the Mid-hills Zone of Nepal" published on the proceeding of National Workshop on Improved Strategies for Identifying and Addressing Fodder Deficits in the Mid-Hills of Nepal in 2000.

§ "An Analysis of Farmers' Decision-Making Processes Regarding Fodder Management Strategies" published on the proceeding of National Workshop on Improved Strategies for Identifying and Addressing Fodder Deficits in the Mid-Hills of Nepal in 2000.

§ "Seasonal Composition and Quality of Livestock Diets on Small-holder" published on the proceeding of National Workshop on Improved Strategies for Identifying and Addressing Fodder Deficits in the Mid-Hills of Nepal in 2000.

Field of interest

Name

Contact Address

P.O. Box: 8520, Kathmandu, Nepal * Tel: 977 -1- 6634467 (Res) murarirajjoshi@yahoo.com

Faculty of

Soil and Watershed Managemant

Experiences

Consultant on capacity building

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)/Leasehold Forestry and Livestock Programme (LFLP)

Babarmahal, Kathmandu

§ Lecturer in Agroforestry, Soil Conservation and Watershed Management

Kathmandu Forestry College, Koteshwor, Kathmandu

§ Consultant on capacity building

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)/Leasehold Forestry and Livestock Programme (LFLP), Babarmahal, Kathmandu

§ Community Forestry & Extension Advisor

Project on Market Oriented Agroforestry Quang Nam, Vietnam

FAO, Regional Office, Bangkok, Thailand

§ Consultant

Department for International Development (DFID), Jawalakhel, Lalitpur

§ Watershed Management Specialist

Nepal Australia Community Resource Management and Livelihoods Project, AUSAID/URS sustainable development /HMGN

§ Watershed Management Specialist

Nepal Australia Community Resource Management Project (NACRMLP)

AusAID/ANUTECH Pty. Ltd./HMGN

§ Agroforestry Training Coordinator

Nepal Agroforestry Foundation (NAF), P.O. Box: 9594, Koteshwor, Kathmandu

§ Rural Development Officer

Nepal Australia Community Forestry Project (NACFP), AusAID/ANUTECH Pty. Ltd./HMGN

§ Community Forestry Extension Officer

Nepal Australia Community Forestry Project (NACFP), AusAID/ANUTECH Pty. Ltd./HMGN

§ Agroforestry Officer

Terai Community Forestry Development Project (TCFDP), Hetauda (joint undertaking of HMGN, European Economic Commission (EEC) and the World Bank and the FAO).

§ Research Assistant

International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD).

§ Vocational Teacher

Tribhuwan Secondary School, Manechauka Bazaar Tanahu District Nepal.

Publications

• Evans P.T. & Joshi M.R. (1989) Nursery Status Report of TCFDP, Hetauda Nepal.

· Evans P.T. & Joshi M.R. (1990) On Farm Agroforestry Recommendations, TCFDP, Hetauda, Nepal.

• Evans P.T. & Joshi M.R. (1990) Community Forestry Planning Framework for the Terai, TCFDP, Hetauda Nepal.

· Evans P.T. & Joshi M.R. (1990) Proceeding of Agroforestry Seminar in the Terai, TCFDP, Hetauda, Nepal.

· Joshi M.R. (1990) Status and Agroforestry Opportunities in the Terai Region of Nepal, Paper Presented in the Agroforestry Seminar Organised by the TCFDP, Hetauda from 21-23 March, 1990.

• Joshi M.R. (1993) Community Forestry in Nepal: An Overview, Paper Presented in a Seminar Organised by the Bangladesh Agriculture Research Council (BARC) - Winrock International Agroforestry and Participatory Forestry Support Program dated 17th April, 1993 Dhaka, Bangladesh.
• Joshi M.R. (1993) Agroforestry System Extension in Sindhu Palchok and Kabhre Palanchok District of Nepal, Paper Presented in "The Fodder Trees and Agroforestry Seminar" Organised by the Working Group on Fodder Tree and Agroforestry and Forestry Research and Survey Centre (FRSC) dated 14-16 December, 1993.
• Robinson P.J. & Joshi M.R. (1993) Private Forestry: Needs and Opportunities in Nepal, Paper Presented in the 2nd National Community Forestry Workshop dated 22-25 February, 1993.
• Joshi M. R., Hinchley D., Sharma S., and Devkota B. (1996) Calendar of Operations for Community Nursery and Plantation Establishment, Nepal-Australia Community Forestry Project, P.O.Box:208, Kathmandu, Nepal.
• Joshi M.R.; Lucas R.J.; Sedcole J.R.; Pollock K.M.; Moot D.J. and Mead D.J. (1999) Shading Effects of Pinus radiata on Productivity and Feeding Value of Understorey Cocksfoot Pasture, Agroforestry Forum (November, 1999), University of Wales, Bangor, UK.
• Joshi M.R. (2000) The Coordination between the Government and Non-government Organisations (NGOs) for Agroforestry Systems Implementation in Nepal. In: Proceedings of the XXI IUFRO World Congress 2000, 7-12 August 2000, Kuala Lumpur, Volume (3):309.
• Joshi M.R; Neupane K.P; Regmi B.N and Brajracharya B. (2002) Agroforestry Training Manual for the Mid Hills of Nepal, Nepal Agroforestry Foundation, Koteshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal.
• Joshi M. R., Devkota R. H. and Eijnatten J. M. (2002) Participatory Approaches to Sub-Watershed Management, paper presented at a National Seminar on Participatory Resource Management", 14-15 February, 2002, Kathmandu, Nepal.
• Joshi M. R., Hunt S. M. and Majagyain D. (2002) Calendar of Operations for Soil Conservation Activities, NACRMP, P.O.Box: 208, Kathmandu, Nepal.
• Joshi M. R. (2003) Community Forestry Programs in Nepal and Their Effects on Poorer Households in Proceedings of the XII World Forestry Congress, Cubec City, Canada, 21-28 September, 2003.
• Joshi M. R. (2004) Agroforestry Practices Applied for Soil Conservation and Sub-Watershed Management in Sindhu Palchok and Kabhre Palanchok Districts in Proceeding of the Agroforestry Seminar, Published by Nepal Agroforestry Foundation, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Field of interest

Name

Luintel, Harisharan

Contact Address

P.O. Box 12207, Kathmandu, Nepal.

hl@forestaction.wlink.com.np or hari.luintel@yahoo.com

Faculty of

Community Forestry

Experiences

§ ForestAction - NGO, Theme Leader and currently Coordinator

§ Kathmandu Forestry College (KAFCOL),

§ Promoter and Faculty member

§ Environmental Resource Institute (ERI)

§ Board of Director and consultant

§ Development Vision Nepal (DVN) – consultancy company Consultant

§ Nepal Agroforestry Foundation, Project Coordinator

§ Department of Forest (DoF) – government organization, Ranger

Publications

B. Peer Reviewed Articles

· Luintel, H and Lawrence, A. 2008. Sustainable Harvest of Non-Timber Forest Products: A Methodological Innovation through Participatory Experiment in Nepal. Journal of Forestry (Forthcoming special issue on NTFP)

· Luintel, H. and Bhattarai, B 2006. Exploring Priority Problems of the Forest Dependant Poor in Nepal. Journal of Forest and Livelihood Vol 5 (1). Pp: 1-13. ForestAction , Nepal.

· Luintel, H. 2006. Do Civil Society Organizations Promote Equity in Community Forestry? A reflection from Nepal's experiences. In S. Mahanth, J. Fox, M. Nurse and L. Mclees (Eds), Hanging o the Balance: Equity in Community-Based Natural Resource Management in Asia, Pp 122-142. East-West Centre and RECOFTC, Bangkok.

· Luintel, H.; Banjade, M R; Neupane, H R and Pandey, R K 2004. Issues of Sustainable Non-Timber Forest Product Management and Ways Forward. In K.R. Kanel, P. Mathema, B. R. Kandel, D. R. Niraula, A. R. Sharma and M. Gautam (Eds), Twenty Five Years of Community Forestry: Proceedings of the Fourth National Community Forestry Workshop, Pp 42-47. Community Forestry Division, Department of Forest., Nepal.

· Banjade, M R; Luintel, H. and Neupane, H R 2004. An action and learning process for social inclusion in community forestry. In K.R. Kanel, P. Mathema, B. R. Kandel, D. R. Niraula, A. R. Sharma and M. Gautam (Eds), Twenty Five Years of Community Forestry: Proceedings of the Fourth National Community Forestry Workshop, Pp 480-488. Community Forestry Division, Department of Forest, Nepal.

· Timsina, N P; Luintel, H.; Bhandari, K and Thapaliya, A 2004. Action and Learning: An Approach for Facilitating a Change in Knowledge and Power Relationship in Community Forestry. Journal of Forest and Livelihood 3(1). Pp: 1-8. ForestAction , Nepal.

· Luintel, H. 2002. Issues and Options of Sustainable Management of Himalayan Medicinal Herbs. Journal of Forest and Livelihood Vol 2 (1). Pp: 53-55. ForestAction, Nepal.

C. Book Chapters

· Banjade, M R; Luintel, H. and Neupane, H R 2004. Action Research Experience on Democratizing Knowledge in Community Forestry in Nepal. In H. Ojha, N. Timsina, R. Chhetri and K Paudel (Eds), Knowledge Systems and Natural Resources: Management, Policy and Institutions in Nepal, Pp 110-134. Cambridge University Press India Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi.

D. Project Reports

· Luintel, H. and Timsina N.P 2008. How Effective is the Community Forestry in Recognizing Women as Empowered Agencies? A research report on “Decentralization and Promotion of Women’s Rights in Nepal: Exploring Constraints, Opportunities and Intervention Avenues” (Forthcoming). ForestAction and IDRC.

· Luintel, H., Bhattarai, B. and Ojha, H. 2007. Internal Group Governance in the Context of Community Based Forest Management: A Review of Recent Innovations and an Analytical Framework. ForestAction Nepal and RECOFTC, Bangkok.

· Luintel, H., Paudel, N.S., Khanal, D.R., Bhandari, K. and Bhandari, S.K. 2007. Indigenous Peoples’ Knowledge and Intellectual Property Right on Natural Resources Management, case of Chitwan - Nawalpur Valley. ForestAction Nepal and Action Aid Nepal.

· Regmi, R.and Luintel, H. 2006. Institutional Assessment of Potential Local Partners for the Implementation of Women Empowerment and Security Project (WESP) in Nepal’s Terai. Canadian Cooperation Office.

· Chhetry, R.B., Regmi, R. and Luintel, H. 2006. Pre Mid-Term Review of Animation and Social Mobilisation Programme implemented by Livelihood and Forestry Programme. ERI and DFID Nepal.

· Luintel H., Bhandari, K. and Neupane, H.R. 2006. A Reflective Report of Training-Workshop on Community Forest Management for Sri Lankan Field Managers and Facilitators. Environmental Resource Institute (ERI) Nepal and Sri Lanka – Australia Natural Resource Management Project (SANRMP) Colombo, Sri Lanka.

· Luintel, H., Neupane, H.R and Kattel, B.K. 2004. Community based NTFP Management Training. ForestAction, Nepal.

· Luintel, H. and Timsina, N.P. 2003. A Reflective Learning Report of Strengthening Advocacy and Local Government Accountability Project. ForestAction and The Asia Foundation, Nepal.

· Poudel, K.P, Luintel, H., Bhattarai, B., Ojha, H.R. and Jaenicke, H. 2003. A Survey of the Priority Problems of the Forest and Tree-Dependent Poor People in Nepal. ForestAction, Nepal. (Both in English and in Nepali language).

· Luintel, H. and Dhakal, B.R. 2002. Marketing of Potential Non-Timber Forest Products of Banke and Bardiya. ForestAction, Nepal and NEW ERA Limited, Kathmandu.

· Luintel, H. and Bhattarai, B. 2002. Community based NTFP Management Training. ForestAction, Nepal.

· Luintel, H. 2001. Identification of Researchable Issues, Assessment of Research Activities and Intervention Options for Community Forestry and NTFP Enterprises, case study of Darchula district of western Himalaya. ANSAB, Kathmandu and IIFM, Bhopal.

· Luintel, H. 2001. Assessment of Traditional Harvesting Techniques of Himalayan Medicinal Herbs (NTFPs) and Identification of Sustainable Management Options, case study of Karnali zone (Humla and Dolpa district) of western Himalaya. ANSAB, Kathmandu and IIFM, Bhopal.

· Luintel, H. 1996. Forest and Its Regeneration Status in User Group Managed Forests, case study at Kabhre district.

E. Manuals and Books

· Khanal, D.R., Luintel, H., Paudel, N.S. and Bhandari, K. 2007. Indigenous Peoples’ Knowledge and Intellectual Property Right on Natural Resources Management, case of Chitwan - Nawalpur Valley. ForestAction Nepal and Action Aid Nepal.

· Luintel, H., Ghimire, S., Paudel, K.P. and Thapaliya, A. 2003. Campaign for Rights – People-centred Advocacy Manual. ForestAction and The Asia Foundation, Nepal.

F. Policy Discussion Papers

· Lawrence, A, Kinhal, G, Neupane, H.R., Gillett, S. and Luintel, H. 2006. Sustainable Harvest of Medicinal Plants and Other Non-Timber Forest Products – Generating a Reliable Knowledge Base. FRP/DFID, ECI/University of Oxford, ForestAction Nepal and FRLHT India.

· Timsina, N.P and Luintel, H. 2003. Equity and Social Justice in Natural Resource Management: A discussion note. ForestAction and The Asia Foundation, Nepal.

· Bhattarai, B., Ojha, H., Banjade, M. and Luintel, H. 2003. The effect of NTFP Market Expansion on Sustainable Local Livelihoods – A case of Nepal. ForestAction, Nepal.

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