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Biography
I'm a first-year PhD student in the Water Cycle and Tree Rings Lab, where I will study the connections between forests and water. My research interests are in understanding tree rings and hydrological models to reconstruct past climate conditions, essentially reading the history written into tree growth rings to understand how climate and water availability have shifted over time.
Outside of the research, I like to sketch, play soccer, and go for the occasional hike or walk (small ways to disconnect and recharge).
Education
- M.Sc. Watershed Management, Institute of Forestry, Tribhuvan University, Nepal
- B.Sc. Forestry, Institute of Forestry, Tribhuvan University, Nepal
Recent Publications
Baral, S., Subedi, S.*, Poudel, S.*, Rai, R. K., Khanal, B. B., Kafle, G., & Puri, L. (2026). Pathways to community resilience: Comparing community-based forest management practices in Nepal. Forest Policy and Economics, 190(September), 103831. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.forpol.2026.103831
Baral, S., Poudel, S.*, Subedi, S., & Timilsina, Y. P. (2026). Community, capitals and collective action (3Cs): A new framework for understanding community forestry. Forest Policy and Economics, 192(November), 103935. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.forpol.2026.103935