Himalayan Nature

Founded in 2000, Himalayan Nature is an international conservation research institute, initiating scientific research on Himalayan floral and faunal diversity and the broader environment. It is an independent, not-for-profit organization actively working on emerging issues related to the conservation of natural resources, and the improvement of living conditions of people in the Himalayan region. Himalayan Nature is a science-based organization and takes an independent view of biodiversity conservation issues. We provide scientific advice on aspects of environmental management to government authorities and other concerned nature conservation organizations. Periodically, we release statements to help improve awareness among the public and policy makers of environmental situations. The organization is supported by internationally renowned scientists who have long experience of the natural history and ecology of the Himalayan region. We work closely with other research and conservation organizations within and outside Nepal, complementing their work and exchanging data. The wide geographic coverage of the organization's work includes the northern part of India, Nepal, and Pakistan, the whole of Bhutan, southeast Tibet and the northern part of Myanmar. However most of our work is in Nepal and India. We are based in Kathmandu and have three field study centers in Nepal, in Koshi, Chitwan and Lumbini. We collaborate with several community-based organizations working in higher altitude environments. We can be contacted at the address given in this web page for further enquiries. We appreciate any assistance or advice that helps achieve the goals of Himalayan Nature. Himalayan Nature is setting up a bird observatory and field education centre at a site just north of Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve (26 degree 46.93' N; 87 degree 08.28' E), which is a well-known corridor for migrating birds. This is a special request inviting you to support us through your generous donation. We have recently started bird ringing using Nepal's own rings and the Nepal government has given full support to our program of establishing a national ringing scheme. In addition to being a valuable way of finding out about the populations, life-cycles and migration strategies of birds, ringing can also be a great vehicle for raising public awareness for bird conservation. The bird observatory will have an information and community support centre and will give opportunities to show birds up close to community members.  We will invite local and national politicians and officials to visit the centre to convince them of the importance of the environment and the creatures that inhabit it. They are the people who can bring about the changes in policy for better conservation and management of bird, wildlife and overall natural resources. With your support and good wishes will we be able to set up Nepal's first bird observatory, so please support this project as much as possible. We are highly indebted to The Wetland Trust UK for sponsoring the project and to the Red Panda Network US for their support in this new innovation by Himalayan Nature. Please send us your institutional support and logo for displaying in our brochure and web page. For any query related to Kosi Bird Observatory (KBO) or the work of Himalayan Nature please write to: info@himalayannature.org orhem.baral@gmail.com On behalf of the team, I take the pleasure in thanking you for your continued interest and support for us. Hem Sagar Baral PhD Founder President Himalayan Nature