🌿 About Me

Welcome! I’m Naresh Khanal, a passionate researcher blending forest economics, policy, and regional modeling. With an academic background spanning Nepal and the United States, I focus on sustainable forest management, creating solutions to optimize forest resources in the face of climate challenges.

🎓 Education & Academic Journey

• MSc in Sustainable Forest Management – Oregon State University, 2025
• MSc in Forestry – Michigan State University, 2023
• BSc in Forestry – Tribhuvan University, Nepal, 2019

🔍 Research Focus

I integrate economic modeling with spatial analysis to solve key challenges in:

• Forest Resource Economics: Valuing ecosystem services and optimizing timber supply chains.
• Mass Timber & Bioeconomy: Exploring market reach and economic impact.
• Forest Policy: Evaluating socio-economic effects of wildfire reduction and treatments.

🪵 Key Tools & Skills

• Economics: Forest Economics, IMPLAN, Econometrics, Optimization
• Technical: ArcGIS, R & Python, Biomass Modeling
• Management: Restoration Optimization, Forest Operations Planning

🌍 Global Contributions

In addition to my research, I actively engage in policy discussions, such as analyzing Nepal’s economic landscape and contributing to The Kathmandu Post on macroeconomic issues in Nepal.

📸 Collecting Memories

Memories I have collected through conferences and field visits. Check out my photographs for a glimpse into my travels.

📧 Let’s Connect!

Feel free to reach out for collaborations, research discussions, or simply to exchange ideas about the future of sustainable forests.