Prashant Chalise
Working for Forests, Wildlife, and Communities
Dedicated forester passionate about conservation, sustainable forest management, and community engagement. Committed to protecting our natural heritage for future generations through science-based practices and collaborative approaches.
About Me
As a passionate forester with a deep connection to nature, I have dedicated my career to the conservation and sustainable management of forest ecosystems. My journey began with a fascination for the intricate relationships between wildlife, forests, and human communities.
Through my work as a Forest Technician at Subdivision Forest Office Gaindakot, I have gained extensive hands-on experience in wildlife capture and monitoring, forest thinning operations, fire risk assessment, and community forest management. My expertise spans both traditional forestry practices and modern technological approaches.
I believe in the power of community engagement and scientific research to drive meaningful conservation outcomes. My mission is to bridge the gap between local communities and forest conservation, ensuring that both people and nature can thrive together.
Education
Thesis Research:
"Use of geospatial tools to interpret the potential distribution of bamboo outside forest in Nepal"
Final Grade: 3.13
Final Grade: 3.60
Certifications & Training
GIS & Remote Sensing
Advanced mapping techniques
Red Panda Conservation
Species-specific training
Work Experience
- Conducting mapping and inventory of forest resources for community and collaborative forest management
- Providing training to communities on forest management and environmental practices
- Executing forest management activities including thinning, log measurement, and fire-line construction
- Performing fire-risk assessments and biomass calculations
- Developing cartographic materials for forest data communication
Remote Sensing and Forest Mapping:
- Forest Inventory through Terrestrial LiDAR Scanner (TLS) in FRA permanent plots
- QAQC assessment of deforestation rates for World Bank carbon trading initiatives
- Monitoring and reporting for environmental compliance
- Evaluated biomass and volume estimates from LiDAR vs allometric equations
Forest Inventory:
- Led Bamboo Resource Assessment outside forest areas in Nepal
- Conducted field visits and laboratory work for biomass assessments
- Analyzed data and developed spatial maps for sustainable resource management
Forest Biometrics:
- Prepared allometric equations for major tree species in Nepal
- Conducted controlled measurements and laboratory analysis
- Performed sample weighing for accurate biomass assessments
Teaching Experience
Teaching entrance preparation for Agriculture, Forestry, and Veterinary Sciences students
Teaching forestry subjects for entrance preparation students
Bridge course preparation for SEE students
Projects
Comprehensive conservation program focusing on red panda habitat protection and community awareness.
Sustainable forest management through selective thinning operations in community-managed forests.
Advanced GIS analysis for fire risk assessment and prevention planning using remote sensing data.
Awards & Leadership
Awards & Recognition
First Position - Oratory Competition
Ministry of Youth and Sports, Makwanpur (March 2022)
First Position - Poem Competition
Nepalese Youth For Climate Action (April 2023)
Leadership Roles
Secretary
Bird Conservation Nepal, Hetauda (2021-2022)
Executive Member
Youth Red Cross Circle, Faculty of Forestry (2020-2022)
Event Coordinator & Graphic Designer
Nepalese Youth for Climate Action (2019-2022)
Skills & Expertise
Forestry Operations
- Forest thinning
- Plantation management
- Wildlife tracking
- Habitat assessment
GIS & Remote Sensing
- Google Earth Engine
- QGIS
- Spatial analysis
- Map production
Data Collection
- Epicollect5
- Open Foris Collect
- Field surveys
- Mobile data tools
Communication
- Report writing
- English & Nepali
- Community outreach
- Project coordination
Get in Touch
I'm always interested in discussing forestry projects, conservation initiatives, or collaboration opportunities.