Ved D K

Biography

Contributed to and guided the design and development of Methodologies for: Rapid Threat Assessment of Medicinal Plants using CAMP-Conservation Assessment and Management Prioritization process for applying IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria. In-situ conservation Strategy for Conservation of wild Medicinal Plants Resources in India (through MPCA-Medicinal Plants Conservation Area network). This has been a cost effective strategy currently under implementation in more than 100 forest sites across the country. Multi-facet database on Indian Medicinal Plants and Traditional Knowledge. Comprehensive studies and Surveys: National survey for assessment of Demand and supply of medicinal plants in India (2006-07). Distribution mapping of wild Indian medicinal plants (more than 2400 species) and Eco-geographical mapping of high priority species using GIS. Reassessment of Demand and Supply of medicinal plants in India, in collaboration with ICFRE, during 2015-17 (supported by NMPB). Influenced the programs and policies relating to medicinal plants as a member of expert committees of National Medicinal Plants Board, Department of AYUSH, Government of India. Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India- As PI of the Centre of Excellence in Medicinal Plants and Traditional Knowledge at FRLHT. National Biodiversity Authority, Government of India (Expert Committees on Medicinal Plants and bio-resources Normally Traded as Commodities).

Research Interest

Forest