Himalayan Biome Research Institute (P.) Ltd

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Prof. Tej Kumar Shrestha
Ph.D., D.Sc., CBiol., FIBiol.,
F.L.S. (London)

Tej Kumar Shrestha was born in Baglung, Dhaulagiri Zone, Nepal. He initially learned his ornithology at Tribhuvan University, Nepal, Bhopal University, India and at University of Arkansas...

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Prof. Tej Kumar Shrestha
Ph.D., D.Sc., CBiol., FIBiol.,
F.L.S. (London)

Dr. Sabina Shrestha is a plant ecologist and natural products chemist. She has contributed more than forty scientific papers in national and international journals.

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Prof. Tej Kumar Shrestha
Ph.D., D.Sc., CBiol., FIBiol.,
F.L.S. (London)

Atmaz Kumar Shrestha is a field biologist. He teaches microbiology in graduate level at Amrit Campus, Tribhuvan University.

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Our Works

Ongoing Projects and Activities

In Nepal, practically no long term relevant research has been carried out on ecosystem, faunal and floral diversity and distribution in Nepal. Therefore many animals and plants verging toward extinction. Therefore, tremendous stride has been made to get an over view of existing knowledge about fauna and flora of Nepal.


To make beginning towards this direction, study on fish fauna of Nepal has been attempted. Attempt has also been made to explore fish diversity habitat and climatic changes and net impact on fish fauna of Nepal. The research result has been complied in the book Ichthyology of Nepal. Ecological Survey of vanishing wildlife including animals and plants of Himalayas and natural products identification of active components, isolation and identification from natural resources, new botanicals for medicine and food is also underway.



Program Areas

  1. Generating and strengthening knowledge about ecology, biodiversity and sustainable development of mountain ecosystems.
  2. Scientific exploration and documentation of natural resources.
  3. Research for development and conservation of mountain resources.
  4. Climatic change in relation with high mountain ecosphere.
  5. Sustainable aquaculture and agricultural projects.
  6. Build scientific database on natural resources.
  7. Fish and Wildlife ranching, aquatic life studies and aquaculture development
  8. Natural product inventory, identification of active components, isolation and identification.
  9. Research on herbal resources, new botanicals for medicine and food.
  10. Development of formulation of natural extract for organic agricultural production and value added marketing.Publicity materials and books on biodiversity and wildlife conservation.
  11. Seminars and public debate and awareness on conservation issues.
  12. Promoting integrated land and water use and alternative livelihood opportunities.
  13. Capacity building and technical assistance

Special information. Special attempt is made to enthuse the reader about call of wild- its perception, history, people and ecology in the emerging paradigms of wilding. The traditional landscape and world of aboriginal Tharus and Chepang are well featured with wild plant and animal they collected and, hunted. The author's endeavours to bring ecstatically close to primitive pulse of life of these aboriginal people still throbbing in the heart of jungle.



publications

Associate1Birds of Nepal
Dr. Tej Kr. Shretharead more

Associate1Wildlife of Nepal
Dr. Tej Kr. Shrestha
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Associate1Fish Catching in the Himalayan Waters of Nepal
Dr. Tej Kr. Shrestharead more

Associate1The Ganges River Dolphin
Dr. Tej Kr. Shrestharead more