Alpine Forest Biodiversity Assessment — Sagarmatha NP

Alpine Forest Biodiversity Assessment — Sagarmatha NP

Objective: Quantify vascular plant species richness across an elevational gradient (2,800–3,600m).

Methodology: Established 18 circular plots along three parallel transects. Identified all vascular plants.

Findings: Recorded 47 vascular plant species; species richness peaked at mid-elevation.

Learnings: South-facing aspect effect was stronger than expected — will stratify by aspect in future surveys.

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Above-Ground Carbon Stock — Makwanpur Community Forests

Estimate above-ground carbon stocks in three community forests for REDD+ baseline.

Rhododendron Phenology — Annapurna Conservation Area

Document flowering phenology of 8 rhododendron species and compare against 3-year baseline.