Prabal Kumar Editor

Prabal Kumar holds a Ph.D. in Forestry (Silviculture & Forest Management) from FRI, Dehradun, and works as an Aquatic Botanist at the Wildlife Institute of India. His research spans seed science, silviculture, and high-altitude habitat restoration. He has published over a dozen papers, book chapters, and manuals. Dr. Kumar has teaching experience and has qualified ASRB NET three times. He is a recipient of multiple awards, including the UCOST Young Scientist Award, and currently focuses on restoring riverine ecosystems.

Nikita Rai, M.Sc. Forestry, is pursuing a Ph.D. in Forest Management at FRI (TFRI, Jabalpur) and has a decade of experience at ICFRE-TFRI. She has qualified NET in Agroforestry (2015, 2023) and has published widely in silviculture, carbon sequestration, and agroforestry. She received the Young Researcher Award and the Global Young Women Scientist Award in 2024.

Shayma Parveen is an Assistant Professor in Silviculture & Agroforestry at ANDUAT, Ayodhya. She holds a Ph.D. in Agroforestry and has over 10 years of teaching experience. She has guided numerous students and published several research papers in reputed national and international journals.

Anjali Tiwari is Assistant Professor at ANDUAT, Ayodhya, completed her M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Agroforestry from the same university. She has authored 10 research papers, 5 book chapters, 4 manuals, and 8 popular articles. She has earned multiple recognitions for her academic contributions.

Vikas Kumar is Assistant Professor of Agroforestry at Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur, holds a Ph.D. from Kerala Agricultural University. He has authored 142 publications including 65 research papers, 15 books, and 27 chapters, with over 900 citations (h-index 17, i10-index 28). He is a life member of 10 societies, qualified ASRB NET multiple times, and actively reviews for reputed journals.

Tanu Shree Lakra completed her B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Forestry and Agroforestry from Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi. Her research focuses on the socio-economic upliftment of tribal communities in Jharkhand. She has contributed significantly to livelihood generation through forestry-based interventions and has several related publications.