KAMANA CHAMLAGAIN
Undergraduate Forestry Student
Jhapa,P1
Summary
Forestry student who is well setup and interested towards biodiversity. Offers a sound knowledge on nature conservation, sustainable utilization, a conscientious person who works hard with in-depth knowledge forest management practices and aptitude for project planning. Looking to leverage the knowledge and interest into a role as forest researcher. Driven to provide exceptional public service to help people explore and connect to natural areas. Excellent knowledge of forestry practices and guidelines.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Student Volunteer in Tiger Count 2022
Field worker
Chitwan and Parsa National Park
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Two days training on “Tiger Count 2021” in Sauraha
and learnt looking for signs, tracks, and scat to
determine tiger presence as well as setting up camera
traps - Camera Trapping in core areas of Chitwan National Park and Parsa National Park for 50days.
- Data collection on human disturbance and pressure in wild animals by direct field visit.
- Data collection for tiger counting in wild by direct sighting and tracking its signs and scat.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to team members , handled challenging situations with ease.
Internship at Division Forest Office, Jhapa
Forest Technicians
Chandragadi, Jhapa
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Full involvement in official activities (both on-field and and data analysis)
- Involved in rescue operations of numerous injured
animals, including Lesser Adjutant Stork in need of immediate medical attention and deer attacked by wild dogs. Other animals rescued include a rock python trapped in settlement area. - Awareness Campaign of forest fire in community forest of Mechi sub-division in collaboration with division forest office, Jhapa.
- Nursery establishment and management.
- Preliminary field visit to different forest-based enterprises of Jhapa district.
- Involvement in relief disbursement fund distributed to damages caused by wild elephant.
- Research on " Assessment of Impact of Forest-based Micro-enterprise on Livelihood Upliftment of Local people of Jhapa District, Nepal".
- Assisted research on "Human Wild-life conflict management in core areas of Jhapa district" and "Roosting behavior of Indian Flying Fox in Jhapa district".
Education
Bachelors of Science in Forestry - Forestry, Forest Ecology, Natural Resource Management
Institute of Forestry, Tribhuvan University
Hetauda, Nepal 08.2017 - 12.2021
High School Diploma -
Damak Multiple Campus
Damak, Jhapa 08.2014 - 04.2016
10th Standard (S.L.C) -
United English Medium Sec. School
Mechinagar, Jhapa 04.2013 - 03.2014
Skills
Camera trapping, Boundary survey delineation, Forest fire controlling techniques, etc
Organizational skills including ability to plan work and meet deadlines, Research, and Presentation
Abstract conceptualization skills; critically analyze data, write reports, and deliver oralWorking capacity in multi-cultural environment and with youths as well as adults
Excellent command in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) Good in using ArcGIS 107, SPSS and Google earth pro
Analytical and abstract conceptualization skills; critically analyze data, write reports, and deliver oral presentations
Sustainable forestry practices
Team-building
Interpersonal Communication
Conservation management
Native Language: Nepali, Known Languages: English (Oral and Written), Hindi (Oral)
Accomplishments
- GPS handling and Geographical Information System (GIS) 10 days Expert Institute.
- Parsa National Park and Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve for NTFP identification, Forest Mensuration, Wildlife management and Forest Surveying practices for 7 days by Institute of Forestry, Hetauda Campus.
- Chitwan, Makwanpur, Bara and Parsa District for observation of Sustainable Forest Management practices for 15 days by Institute of Forestry, Hetauda Campus.
- Constitution and Operational Plan Preparation of Community Forest of Sunsari district for 10 days by Institute of Forestry, Hetauda Campus.
- Four days field training on Boundary Survey and
inventory in Patlani Community Forest, Dharan. - National Park and Watershed Management for 7 days by Institute of Forestry, Hetauda Campus.
- Two days “Carbon Sequestration Training” conducted
by seniors in Institute of Forestry, Hetauda Campus. - Bird Watching in different Forest Areas and Wetlands of Makwanpur districts for 7 days by Bird Conservation Nepal.
- 7th National Youth Conference on Climate Change (NYCCC) for Climate Change and Sustainable Development Goals for 4 days Nepalese Youth for Climate Action.
- Conducted “Forestry Football Cup-2074” in Institute
of Forestry, Hetauda Campus as a coordinator. - Internship in Division Forest Office, Jhapa under Forest Research and Training Center for 4 months Government of Nepal
- National Tiger Survey 2022 as a Student Volunteer for 3 months by Department of National Park and Wildlife and The National Trust for Nature Conservation.
Additional Information
Yogendra Yadav
Assistant Professor Institute of Forestry, Hetauda Campus Tribhuvan University
Cell No: +977- 9844162679
E-mail: yadavyogendra2003@yahoo.com
I, hereby declare that all the information provided in this CV is true and correctly describes myself, my qualifications, and my experiences.
Kamana Chamlagain
02/09/2022
Timeline
Student Volunteer in Tiger Count 2022
Field worker
12.2021 - 02.2022
Internship at Division Forest Office, Jhapa
Forest Technicians
02.2021 - 07.2021
Bachelors of Science in Forestry - Forestry, Forest Ecology, Natural Resource Management
Institute of Forestry, Tribhuvan University
08.2017 - 12.2021
High School Diploma -
Damak Multiple Campus
08.2014 - 04.2016
10th Standard (S.L.C) -
United English Medium Sec. School
04.2013 - 03.2014