We work to protect Nepal's most threatened & neglected wildlife species greenhood.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/greenhood.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/greenhood.bsky.social/post/3m4fve5vy3k2hCommunities in action to protect medicinal plants in Makawanpur. We sincerely thank community forest user groups, local authorities, and forest officials for demonstrating conservation commitment.30 Oct 2025 11:48 +0000at://did:plc:5ymd2ctk4qff3pffxseo7idr/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4fve5vy3k2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/greenhood.bsky.social/post/3lzi7timgx22wThis weekend, we were busy with our 14th Annual General Meeting. We reflected on our progress, shared key achievements, & discussed challenges & opportunities ahead with our members. A big thanks to our advisors, members, partners, & supporters for walking this journey with us.23 Sep 2025 05:45 +0000at://did:plc:5ymd2ctk4qff3pffxseo7idr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzi7timgx22whttps://bsky.app/profile/greenhood.bsky.social/post/3lvkmlvm3tk2cWith growing digital access, the #illegal pet trade finds new ground online in Nepal. While there have been promising efforts to control wildlife trade in physical markets, attention towards the burgeoning digital trade requires immediate attention. 1/2 https://news.mongabay.com/2025/07/illegal-pet-trade-in-nepal-now-shifting-online-research-suggests/04 Aug 2025 06:58 +0000at://did:plc:5ymd2ctk4qff3pffxseo7idr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvkmlvm3tk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/greenhood.bsky.social/post/3luz7ibz7kc2nWe organized a workshop for sharing preliminary results from our research on illegal exotic pet trade in Nepal. Heartfelt thanks to all the participants for their engagement & insights during the event. This has encouraged us to refine our findings & provide recommendations for curbing the trade.28 Jul 2025 08:48 +0000at://did:plc:5ymd2ctk4qff3pffxseo7idr/app.bsky.feed.post/3luz7ibz7kc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/greenhood.bsky.social/post/3lsv2nzl5j22v"Conservation is more than saving species; it’s about saving relationships, between humans and nature, tradition and survival, risk and resilience." @sabinashakya.bsky.social from Greenhood Nepal shares insights from the field in the new blog featured by the SCB Social Science Working Group 1/201 Jul 2025 06:21 +0000at://did:plc:5ymd2ctk4qff3pffxseo7idr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsv2nzl5j22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/greenhood.bsky.social/post/3lsleisyoqk26Orchid Friday Bliss! Can you recognize this #orchid #species? Now, it’s your turn! Share a photo of any orchid from your gallery and a special memory that comes with it.27 Jun 2025 09:51 +0000at://did:plc:5ymd2ctk4qff3pffxseo7idr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsleisyoqk26https://bsky.app/profile/greenhood.bsky.social/post/3lse3aammt22aThis week, we were honoured to host Dr. Lungten Dorji and team from Department of Forests and Park Services of Bhutan, along with Shahriar Caesar Rahman and his team from the Creative Conservation Alliance, Bangladesh. 1/224 Jun 2025 12:16 +0000at://did:plc:5ymd2ctk4qff3pffxseo7idr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lse3aammt22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/greenhood.bsky.social/post/3lrflvgarmk2yLet’s talk about plants! Earlier this week, we had the opportunity to learn and exchange knowledge about orchids and yews during an engaging session with community forest user group members and forest officials from Makawanpur (Rapti). 1/2 @whitleyawards12 Jun 2025 09:22 +0000at://did:plc:5ymd2ctk4qff3pffxseo7idr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrflvgarmk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/greenhood.bsky.social/post/3lqtrcozjv22iOn this #WorldEnvironmentDay, let us stand together with the global call to put an end to #plastic #pollution. Our surroundings are increasingly burdened with waste, and Nepal’s many #wildlife face daily #threats from plastic-filled habitats. 1/205 Jun 2025 07:11 +0000at://did:plc:5ymd2ctk4qff3pffxseo7idr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqtrcozjv22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/greenhood.bsky.social/post/3lpr4mii75k2aHappy International Day for Biological Diversity 2025! Today, we #celebrate the amazing #biodiversity of Earth & remind ourselves of our shared duty to protect it. Let us remember that every species matters, from the well-known to the often forgotten, because each one plays an important role. 1/222 May 2025 12:30 +0000at://did:plc:5ymd2ctk4qff3pffxseo7idr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpr4mii75k2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/greenhood.bsky.social/post/3lpqboxujgk2aFuture For Nature Award 2025 comes home! Our Founder & Director, @kmrpaudel.bsky.social, has officially received the Future For Nature Award 2025 in the Netherlands, alongside two other incredible conservationists from Peru and Australia. 1/3 📷 Robert Meerding22 May 2025 04:28 +0000at://did:plc:5ymd2ctk4qff3pffxseo7idr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpqboxujgk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/greenhood.bsky.social/post/3lnhtjpg6as2vChitwan National Park marks 500+ days with ZERO poaching of the Greater One Horned-Rhino ! From its critical phase in 1966, with 100 rhinos, to 752 today, this comeback is powered by strong law enforcement,community efforts, &tireless conservation work of various stakeholders.23 Apr 2025 09:03 +0000at://did:plc:5ymd2ctk4qff3pffxseo7idr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnhtjpg6as2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/greenhood.bsky.social/post/3lnetrtzft22sWe're very pleased to support the preparation of "Guide to Building Ethical Orchid Collections and Societies" along with different orchid experts associated with the IUCN SSC OSG. globalorchidtrade.wixsite.com/home/guide 1/322 Apr 2025 04:29 +0000at://did:plc:5ymd2ctk4qff3pffxseo7idr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnetrtzft22shttps://bsky.app/profile/greenhood.bsky.social/post/3lmyvpr5ovc2kThis National Wildlife Week, we celebrate the efforts of #local communities that make #wildlife conservation a reality in the field. We are committed to working together to support both communities and #conservation. Every action counts!17 Apr 2025 10:32 +0000at://did:plc:5ymd2ctk4qff3pffxseo7idr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmyvpr5ovc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/greenhood.bsky.social/post/3lmhd5bawic2yWe sincerely thank the Division Forest Office Kathmandu for supporting in rescuing a Critically Endangered tortoise (Indotestudo elongata). The tortoise has been safely handed over to the Central Zoo. We are glad to coordinate with DFO Kathmandu in efforts to rescue and protect threatened species.10 Apr 2025 10:44 +0000at://did:plc:5ymd2ctk4qff3pffxseo7idr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmhd5bawic2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/greenhood.bsky.social/post/3llvpgf5qi22oWe are pleased to share that @bashyalreshu.bsky.social has been featured in WOW Magazine’s 100 Women of Impact. We are happy to see her incredible works on illegal wildlife trade, conservation policy and plant biodiversity, contributing to conservation efforts in Nepal, being nationally recognized.03 Apr 2025 10:36 +0000at://did:plc:5ymd2ctk4qff3pffxseo7idr/app.bsky.feed.post/3llvpgf5qi22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/greenhood.bsky.social/post/3llq2tifxxc24"We are obliged to mitigate the socio-economic impacts because locals protest for it, but trees do not speak, and fish don't come fighting for their rights." -A hydropower project staff.01 Apr 2025 04:44 +0000at://did:plc:5ymd2ctk4qff3pffxseo7idr/app.bsky.feed.post/3llq2tifxxc24https://bsky.app/profile/greenhood.bsky.social/post/3ll6ywimx7c2vAre you interested in joining our team? We are hiring! Greenhood Nepal is looking for enthusiastic and driven individuals to be part of our team! If you’re ready to dive into impactful projects and work alongside a dedicated community of conservationists, we’d love to hear from you.25 Mar 2025 09:55 +0000at://did:plc:5ymd2ctk4qff3pffxseo7idr/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll6ywimx7c2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/greenhood.bsky.social/post/3lkuundmlac2mDeforestation, habitat degradation&fragmentation pose significant threats to biodiversity& livelihood. On this #InternationalDayofForests, we reaffirm the urgent need for ecological restoration, sustainable resource management, and forest safeguarding through community-driven conservation efforts.21 Mar 2025 09:12 +0000at://did:plc:5ymd2ctk4qff3pffxseo7idr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkuundmlac2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/greenhood.bsky.social/post/3lkmzdmdyrs2oThe critically endangered elongated tortoise is a master of camouflage! It often stays hidden under Shorea robusta leaves during the day, making it tough to spot. Can you spot the juvenile elongated tortoise hiding among the leaves? Let us know in the comments!18 Mar 2025 06:15 +0000at://did:plc:5ymd2ctk4qff3pffxseo7idr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkmzdmdyrs2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/greenhood.bsky.social/post/3lk3zu5jvsc2fFuture For Nature (FFN) 2025 Award Comes Home! We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our Founder and Director, Kumar Paudel, on receiving the prestigious Future For Nature Award 2025 for his exceptional contributions to pangolin conservation. 1/311 Mar 2025 12:09 +0000at://did:plc:5ymd2ctk4qff3pffxseo7idr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk3zu5jvsc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/greenhood.bsky.social/post/3lif5pnfstc2mWe are delighted to share that @bashyalreshu.bsky.social from @greenhood.bsky.social, has been shortlisted for Whitley Award 2025. Her work on Nepal's medicinal plant conservation has been recognized among 12 distinguished conservation leaders from across the world. https://whitleyaward.org/2025/02/11/2025-whitley-awards-meet-the-shortlist/ https://whitleyaward.org/2025/02/11/2025-whitley-awards-meet-the-shortlist/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1NphXOijO6Q85CxSDHfpgf1_P2wVMLbTjJGhNPP4driYOCwQskMD-p7ZU_aem_zYtL1T5BJQHUd3-jmqZYOA17 Feb 2025 16:21 +0000at://did:plc:5ymd2ctk4qff3pffxseo7idr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lif5pnfstc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/greenhood.bsky.social/post/3li7ngdta722fThis is the 11th year of #nepalpangolin roundtable bringing all the stakeholders together for pangolins. Conservation is a long-term effort, and we believe that fostering a conservation mindset within local communities and continuous engagement is essential for lasting impact.15 Feb 2025 11:46 +0000at://did:plc:5ymd2ctk4qff3pffxseo7idr/app.bsky.feed.post/3li7ngdta722f