Developing Integrated Management Plan of Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary (ABWS), Delhi

🌱 Currently, I am a Project Intern at the National Mission for Sustaining Himalayan Ecosystem (NMSHE) (phase 2), stationed at the esteemed Wildlife Institute of India (WII) in Dehradun.🌿 My work within the NMSHE research project centers around the soil component. Specifically, we're studying the effects of rising temperatures on natural processes like soil respiration and overall ecosystem respiration. Additionally, we're examining how higher temperatures impact the different growth stages of plants.🌼 To carry out our investigations, we're using a special setup known as open-top chambers. These chambers help us simulate experimental warming, allowing us to better understand the potential changes in these environments.🏔️ I find myself working in the high-altitude western Himalayas, near the source of the revered Ganga River at Bhojbasa, Gangotri. Working in such high altitudes presents its own set of challenges, but it also offers the opportunity to experience the untouched beauty of nature. The region is home to diverse bird species, mammals, pristine streams, and awe-inspiring snow-capped peaks, creating an atmosphere that is truly uplifting.🌄 The journey is not just about research; it's a personal connection with nature that fuels my enthusiasm and commitment to safeguarding these remarkable landscapes.#NatureResearch #HimalayanEcosystem #ClimateImpact #HighAltitude #PassionForNature

🌿 During my internship at G.B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment (GBPNIHE), Almora, Uttarakhand, I had the privilege to immerse myself in a comprehensive study on Soil Organic Carbon (SOC). My project involved a detailed comparison of SOC levels across diverse landscapes including Polyhouse, Cultivated, Fallow, and Forest lands in the picturesque Jyoli village, Uttarakhand.🔍 This immersive experience has not only expanded my knowledge of environmental dynamics but has also deepened my understanding of the critical role of sustainable land management practices in preserving the Himalayan ecosystem.