Subash Kushwaha

About Me

My name is Subash Kushwaha, and I am deeply passionate about environmental conservation and sustainable land management. With a diverse background and over three years of experience as a Forest Officer and Land Management Officer at Harion Municipality, I have honed my expertise in forestry, GIS mapping, and environmental stewardship. I hold an MSc in Forestry from the Institute of Forestry, Hetauda Campus, Tribhuvan University. Throughout my career, I have been committed to promoting sustainable practices and leveraging technology for better land management. My work at the Global Research Institute and Training Center (GRIT) and Vartaman All Solutions Private Limited as a GIS Specialist allows me to combine my technical skills in GIS mapping with my passion for conservation. In addition to my professional roles, I serve as the President of Green Mithila Environment Conservation Pvt Limited and the Secretary of Sarlahi Foresters' Association. These roles enable me to contribute to community-based conservation efforts and environmental advocacy at a grassroots level. I am also involved with Hariwon Eco-Club, where we are building a core team of volunteers dedicated to environmental education and awareness. My journey in environmental conservation is driven by a commitment to making a tangible impact on the communities and ecosystems I work with. On this website, you will find information about my professional journey, projects I am passionate about, and insights into my work in forestry and land management. Thank you for visiting, and I look forward to connecting with like-minded individuals who share a passion for preserving our planet.

Research

My research focuses on sustainable forest management, climate-smart practices, and geospatial approaches to environmental conservation. I am interested in exploring how remote sensing, GIS, and community-based forestry models can enhance ecosystem resilience, biodiversity conservation, and climate adaptation in developing landscapes like Nepal.

Research Interests

• Climate-smart forestry & forest resilience
• Community forestry & natural resource governance
• GIS, remote sensing & spatial analysis
• Biodiversity conservation & landscape ecology
• Urban ecology & ecosystem services
• Climate change adaptation & sustainable development

Current Projects

• Forest & Biodiversity Education Program
• GIS Capacity Development & Training
• Community Forest Operational Plan Enhancement
• Climate-Smart Forestry Research Development
• Environmental Awareness & Youth Engagement Initiatives
• Hariwon Eco-Club

• → Agroforestry Practices
• → Private and Public Land Plantation
• → Municipal GIS Capacity-Building Initiative
• → Forests for Prosperity – School Environmental Program
• → Community Forest Operational Plan Revision Support
• → Youth Climate & Green Leadership Activities
• → Multi-Stakeholder Climate-Smart Forestry Outreach

Outreach

The Forests for Prosperity Project is an initiative launched by the Government of Nepal in collaboration with the World Bank to promote sustainable forest management, enhance forest-based livelihoods, and contribute to greenhouse gas emission reductions. While the project primarily targets 50 municipalities across Madhesh Province (Province 2) and Lumbini Province (Province 5), Harion Municipality in Sarlahi District, Madhesh Province, is one of the areas that aligns with the project's goals due to its significant forest resources and community dependence on them. Harion Municipality, located in a subtropical monsoon climate zone, features diverse ecological regions including the Chure, Bhabar, and Terai areas. The dominant vegetation is Sal forest (Shorea robusta), alongside other species like khayer, sissou, and simal. The region supports a rich fauna, including tigers, leopards, and various bird species, though deforestation and population growth have threatened these habitats. The Forests for Prosperity Project aims to address such challenges by improving forest management and increasing economic benefits for local communities. In Harion, the project likely focuses on strengthening community-based forest management (CBFM), a key component of the initiative. This involves empowering local forest user groups, such as the women-led Pragatishil group, which has been active in the area under leaders like Dhanamaya Bishwokarma. CBFM encourages sustainable use of forest resources, potentially including timber, non-timber products, and agroforestry. The project also supports smallholder plantations on private lands and public land reforestation, which could benefit Harion’s residents by providing income opportunities and reducing environmental degradation, such as the flooding exacerbated by deforestation along the Chure Hills. Additionally, the project’s forest enterprise development component, facilitated through the Agricultural Development Bank Limited (ADBL), could provide loans to establish or improve forest-based small and medium enterprises in Harion. This might include businesses related to timber processing, beekeeping, or ecotourism, leveraging the municipality’s natural assets like the Lakhandehi River and its biodiversity. While specific details about the project’s implementation in Harion are not fully detailed in public records, its broader objectives—effective from July 16, 2021, and set to conclude by September 30, 2025-suggest it supports Harion’s efforts to balance ecological conservation with economic growth. The municipality’s forest coverage, combined with its active community forestry initiatives, makes it a fitting candidate for such interventions, aiming to enhance prosperity for its 49,988 residents (as of 2021) while preserving its natural heritage.

Publications

Photos of my work's

As a nature enthusiast, I enjoy capturing photos of the different tasks and experiences I engage in.

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