National Seminar on Sustainable use of Biological Resources
With the special theme
“Medicinal and Aromatic Plants”
(April 22-23, 2007; Baishakh 9-10, 2064. Pokhara, Nepal)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Organizers
Ecological Society (ECOS)
c/o Central Department of Botany
Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur
P.O.Box 6132, Kathmandu
Institute of Forestry
Tribhuvan University,
PO Box 203, Pokhara
Prithivi Narayan Campus
Tribhuvan University
Pokhara
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---Nature is gracious in her gift to Nepal. Its environment, landscape, culture and biodiversity are impressive. However,
these resources have not been adequately used for the livelihoods and development of the country. The country
remained economically poor. There is a dire need for sustainable use of the biological resources of Nepal to uplift the
economic level of the citizen and the country, as well as to maintain biodiversity.
Nepal is rich in biological resources and particularly well known for medicinal and aromatic plants but these resources
need sustainable management. Population growth is another important factor, which is linked with various
environmental issues, including sustainable use of biological resources. Therefore, organizers of the seminar have
resolved to organize a national seminar on Sustainable Use of Biological Resources. Medicinal plants have been in use
traditionally for times immemorial and have been serving the mankind. For sustainable use of these resources
documentation of indigenous knowledge and scientific tests are needed. Hence a special session will be organized to
address the medicinal and aromatic plant resources of Nepal. Following major objectives have been identified for the
seminar:
Objectives
 Evaluate the biological resources of Nepal and discuss management issues and strategies
 Discuss research findings and share knowledge on biological resources for national development..
 Highlight the science and management of medicinal and aromatic plants of Nepal.
Topics:
Biological diversity, Ecology and Environment, Biological resources management, Biotechnology, Ethnobotany,
Agriculture, Forestry, Medicine, Plant Systematics, etc and a special session on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants.
Programmes
Keynote Address, Invited Lectures, Contributory Papers, Posters, Exhibition, etc.
Venue: Institute of Forestry, Tribhuvan University, Pokhara, Nepal
Language: The official language of the conference will be English.
Call for abstracts and papers
Abstract and registration form should be sent to the contact persons before March 15 th, 2007. The abstract (not
exceeding 200 words) should include title, name of author(s), address, email, phone and abstract. The full text of the
paper in duplicate (with diskette) should be submitted during the Seminar. The paper will be peer reviewed for
publication. Send abstract by email to: Dr. Mukesh K Chettri/ Mr. Bharat B Shrestha
<subr.pokhara2007@gmail.com>
Poster Presentation
The full text should be arranged in one sheet (size 110cm X 80cm) for poster presentation. Young Scientists are
encouraged for poster presentation.
Accommodation: Participants will be provided a modest accommodation during the conference.
Registration fee
Nepalese participants:
Foreign participants:
NRs. 600 (NRs. 400 for students)
US $ 20
Advisory Board
Prof. Dr. PK Jha, (Head, CDB, TU/ Former President, ECOS), Prof. Dr. GPS Ghimire (Former President, ECOS), Prof.
Dr. BN Upreti (Dean, IOST, TU), Dr. UR Sharma (MOFSC), Dr. SM Amatya (PM Office), Mr. Ganesh KC (MOAC),
Dr. N Bhattarai (ICIMOD), Prof. Dr. HD Lekhak (CDB, TU), Prof. Dr. SD Joshi (CDB, TU), Prof. Dr. VN Gupta
(CDB,TU), Prof. Dr. RP Chaudhary (CDB,TU), Prof. Dr. MB Gewali (RECAST), Prof. Dr. AK Das (IOF, TU), Prof.
Dr. IC Dutta (IOF, TU), Prof. Dr. BS Gurung (PNC, TU), Prof. Dr. P Basnet (PU), Dr. P Burathoki (CR, IUCN), Mr. N
belbase (IUCN), Dr. RBS Rawat (ICIMOD), Dr. KC Paudel (DFRS), Mr. AV Parajuli (MOFSC), Dr. M.P. Upadhyay,
(NARC), Dr. C Regmi (NAST), Dr. DB Kshetry (Campus Chief, PN Campus), Dr, RS Kayastha (Pokhara), Dr. PK
Shrestha (LIBIRD), Dr. YR Pandey (LARC, Lumle), Mr. HK Sainju (DPR), Dr. LR Sharma (DPR), Dr. S. Bajracharya
(NTNC), Dr. SR Baral (ECOS), Regional Director (DOF, WR), Dr. HO Larson (IOF, COMFORM Project).
Organizing committee
Chairperson:
Co-chairperson:
Secretaries:
Joint Secretaries:
Treasurer:
Joint Treasurer:
Members:
Mr. AK Mallik (Dean IOF, TU, Pokhara)
Prof. Dr. SB Karmacharya (President, ECOS)
Dr. Mukesh K. Chettri (General Secretary, ECOS)
Dr. CB Thapa (Asst. Campus Chief, PN Campus, Pokhara)
Dr. BK Paudyal (IOF), Mr. RG Dhewaju (PNC), Mr. Govinda Poudel (PNC), Mr. Bharat B
Shrestha (ECOS)
Mr. KK Pokhrel (PNC),
Ms. Babita Labh (ECOS), Ms. Kohinoor Batajoo (PNC)
Prof. RP Manandhar (IOF), Dr. RD Tiwari (CDB, TU), Mr. MH Khan (IOF), Mr. S Haque
(IOF), Dr. K Basnet (CDZ, TU), Dr. SN Das (IOF), Dr. S Khanal (KU), Dr. DR Dangol
(IAAS, Rampur), Dr. B Acharya (ECOS), Dr. S Bajracharya (ECOS), Dr. SR Joshi (GTZ),
Dr. M Devkota (Amrit Campus), Dr. TB Gurung (FRD, NARC), Dr. K Basnet (PNC), Ms. S
Rajbhandari (CDB, TU), Dr. B Pant (CDB, TU), Dr. SK Ghimire (CDB, TU), Mr. KD
Sharma (PNC), Mr. PJ Shah (PNC), Mr. LP Gurung (ACAP), Mr. BK Shrestha (RATC,
Lumle), Mr. OP Dwa (PNC), Mr. LN Mandar (IOF), Ms. S Sakya (PNC), Mr. JD Bista
(FRD, Pokhara).
National Seminar on Sustainable Use of Biological Resources
With the special theme: “Medicinal and Aromatic Plants”
April 22-23, 2007 (Baishakh 9-10, 2064), Pokhara, Nepal
Registration Form
(Deadline: March 15, 2007)
Name: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Designation: ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Affiliation/ Institute: ………………………………………………………………………………………..
Mailing address: ……………………………………………………………………………………………
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Telephone No: ………………………………….
Fax: ………………………………………………..
E-mail: …………………………………………………………..
Presentation (circle one): Oral/ Poster/ Exhibition/ Attendance
Title of paper (with attached abstract): ………………………………………………………………………
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Registration fee: ……………………………………………………………………….
Arrival at Pokhara (Bus/Air) :
Date and Time:…………………………
Departure from Pokhara (Bus/Air):
Date and Time:………………………..
Additional requirement/suggestion:
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Signature
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Note: 1. Send the completed form with abstract to subr.pokhara2007@gmail.com. The form can also be
submitted to contact persons mentioned in the brochure.
Contact Persons:
Prof. Dr. SB Karmacharya
(President, ECOS)
Trichandra Campus, Ghantaghar, Kathmandu.
PO Box 6132, Kathmandu
Ph no. 01-6613353 (R), 9841257353 (mo)
Email: subr.pokhara2007@gmail.com
Prof. Dr. IC Dutta
Institute of Forestry, TU, Pokhara
Post Box 203, Pokhara
Ph. No. 61-431179
Fax No. 61-431563
Email: icdutta@yahoo.com
Dr. MK Chettri
(Secretary, ECOS)
Dept. of Botany, Amrit Campus, Kathmandu
PO Box 6132, Kathmandu
Ph No. 01-4283635, 9841551679(mo)
Email: amritcampus@ntc.net.np, mkchettri@ntc.net.np
Dr. CB Thapa
Dept. of Botany, Prithivi Narayan Campus, Pokhara
Post Box No. 214, Pokhara
Ph. No. 61-520389 (O), 541876 (R), 9846037888 (mo)
Fax No. 61-541605
Email: cbthapa2015@yahoo.com