Forestry • GIS & Remote Sensing • Natural Hazard Mapping

Bridging Forestry and
Geospatial Science

BSc Forestry graduate specializing in GIS-based landslide susceptibility mapping and community-centred natural resource management in Nepal’s mid-hill landscapes. I combine field-verified data, spatial analysis, and open science practices to support disaster risk reduction and sustainable forest management.

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Research at a Glance

Quantifying landscapes through geospatial analysis, field observations, and environmental modelling.

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Publications

Peer-reviewed research outputs

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Research Projects

Spatial analysis & field studies

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Landslides

Mapped and validated inventory

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Tools & Methods

GIS • Remote Sensing • Python

Research Profile

Forestry Graduate Specializing in Geospatial Hazard Mapping

About Me

I am a BSc Forestry graduate from Agriculture and Forestry University, Nepal, with strong practical skills in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and natural hazard mapping. My academic training in community forestry, watershed management, and silviculture is complemented by hands-on experience in spatial analysis and field-based data collection.

My undergraduate research focused on landslide susceptibility mapping in Udayapur District using the Frequency Ratio method. I developed a field-verified inventory of 211 landslides, analysed 11 conditioning factors, and published the findings as first author in a peer-reviewed international journal. I also produce operational maps for Community Forest User Groups (CFUGs) and have experience coordinating with local stakeholders.

I am particularly interested in applying geospatial tools to support community-centred forest management and disaster risk reduction in Nepal’s mid-hill and mountain landscapes.

Technical Skills & Tools

GISRemote SensingCommunity ForestryHazard MappingPythonGoogle Earth EngineWatershed ManagementSpatial Modelling
Pramod Subedi

Quick Overview

Education

B.Sc. Forestry (CGPA 3.08)

Institution

Agriculture and
Forestry University

Domain

Forestry • GIS • Remote Sensing • Natural Hazards

Research Interests

  • Landslide Susceptibility
  • Community Forestry & CFUG
  • Flood Hazard Assessment
  • Remote Sensing Applications
  • Hindu Kush Himalaya Research

Research Journey

My Roadmap So Far

From forestry education and field experience to GIS-based hazard research and open scientific contribution.

Phase 01

Foundation

2021 – 2024

Completed
  • B.Sc. Forestry at Agriculture and Forestry University
  • Strong foundation in community forestry, watershed management & silviculture
  • Field inventory, GPS mapping, and participatory work with CFUGs
  • Operational boundary mapping for Community Forest User Groups
Phase 02

Specialization & Research

2023 – 2026

Completed
  • Developed practical GIS & Remote Sensing skills (ArcGIS, QGIS, GEE)
  • Led landslide susceptibility mapping in Udayapur District
  • Field-verified inventory of 211 landslides + 11 conditioning factors
  • First-author publication in Applied and Environmental Soil Science (Wiley)
  • Open release of inventory, data, and methodology on GitHub
Phase 03

Next Horizon

2027 Goal

In Progress
  • Seeking MSc / Graduate Research Assistantship
  • Focus on landslide and GLOF hazard mapping
  • Mountain hazard research in the Hindu Kush Himalaya
  • Commitment to open geospatial science and reproducible methods

Selected Research & Field Experience

Research, Mapping & Applied Forestry Work

Selected works combining GIS-based hazard research with practical community forestry mapping and field experience.

Published Research

Landslide Susceptibility Mapping of Udayapur District, Nepal

First Author / Lead Researcher

Developed a GIS-based landslide susceptibility model using the Frequency Ratio method. Built a field-verified inventory of 211 landslides, analysed 11 conditioning factors, and produced high-resolution hazard maps (AUC = 0.767). Published as first author in a peer-reviewed international journal.

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Landslide-Susceptibility_Map

Highlights

  • 211 field-verified landslides
  • 11 conditioning factors analysed
  • Frequency Ratio modelling
  • ROC-AUC: 0.767
Paper (DOI)GitHub Repository
ArcGISQGISSRTM DEMGoogle Earth ProRemote Sensing
Published

Applied Forestry Work

CFUG Boundary Digitization & Operational Mapping

Independent / Contract Mapping

Digitized and geo-referenced Community Forest User Group (CFUG) boundaries to produce operational maps. Used ArcMap and QGIS Atlas for batch map production and performed QA/QC to ensure positional accuracy and attribute consistency before delivery.

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Highlights

  • CFUG boundary digitization
  • Geo-referencing & QA/QC
  • Batch map production (QGIS Atlas)
  • Operational maps for local use
ArcMapQGISGPSGoogle Earth Pro
Completed

Ongoing Research

Flood Susceptibility Mapping – Koshi Basin

Co-author / Research Collaborator

Collaborative research on flood susceptibility and risk mapping in the Koshi Basin of Eastern Nepal using GIS and AHP multi-criteria evaluation.

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Highlights

  • GIS + AHP multi-criteria approach
  • Watershed-scale assessment
  • Hydrological & terrain analysis
  • Manuscript in preparation
GISAHPRemote SensingSpatial Analysis
Manuscript in Preparation

Technical Skills

Tools & Research Workflow

A geospatial workflow combining satellite observation, spatial modelling, programming, and field-based measurements for environmental and hazard research.

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GIS & Spatial Analysis

Spatial data processing, terrain analysis, and geospatial modelling for environmental research.

ArcGIS ProArcMapQGISArcSDMSpatial AnalystRaster Calculator
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Remote Sensing & Earth Observation

Satellite-based monitoring and earth observation techniques for landscape and hazard assessment.

Google Earth EngineSentinel-2LandsatMODISSRTM DEMCopernicus DEM
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Programming & Data Science

Programming and statistical tools for data processing, analysis, and research workflows.

PythonRRStudioJupyter NotebookGoogle ColabData Analysis
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Field Data Collection

Field-based measurements and geographic data collection supporting environmental research.

Garmin GPSmap 64sGarmin BaseCampGPS SurveyForest InventoryResource Mapping

Publications & Research Outputs

Scientific Contributions

Peer-reviewed research in landslide hazard mapping and forest measurement, alongside ongoing work on flood susceptibility.

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Published | First Author

Landslide Susceptibility Mapping Using GIS-Based Frequency Ratio Method in Eastern Nepal

Subedi, P., Devkota, U., Adhikari, S., Baral, D., Adhikari, M., & Joshi, R.

Applied and Environmental Soil Science • 2026

First-author research developing a GIS-based landslide susceptibility model using the Frequency Ratio method. Integrated a field-verified inventory of 211 landslides with 11 conditioning factors and achieved an AUC of 0.767.

211

Landslides

11

Factors

0.767

AUC

GISFrequency RatioRemote SensingDEM Analysis
Landslide Susceptibility Mapping Using GIS-Based Frequency Ratio Method in Eastern Nepal
View PaperResearchGate
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Published | Co-author

Evaluating Timber Volume Discrepancies in Teak Plantations of the Sagarnath Forest Development Project, Nepal

Baral, A., Joshi, R., Ghimire, S., Prabhakar, A., & Subedi, P.

Iranian Journal of Forest • 2025

Comparative study evaluating discrepancies in timber volume estimation of teak plantations using field measurements and volume calculation techniques.

Teak

Plantation

Field

Measurement

Volume

Analysis

Forest InventoryTimber MeasurementStatistical Analysis
Evaluating Timber Volume Discrepancies in Teak Plantations of the Sagarnath Forest Development Project, Nepal
View PaperResearchGate
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Ongoing | Co-author

Flood Susceptibility and Risk Mapping Using GIS and AHP in Koshi Basin, Eastern Nepal

Co-author (Manuscript in preparation)

Hydrological Hazard Research • Ongoing

Collaborative research applying GIS-based multi-criteria evaluation (AHP) to assess flood susceptibility and spatial vulnerability in the Koshi Basin.

AHP

Method

GIS

Framework

Koshi

Basin

GISAHPHydrological AnalysisSpatial Modelling

In preparation

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Academic Profile & Collaboration

Interested in GIS, Remote Sensing, natural hazards, forestry applications, and Himalayan environmental research? Let's connect and collaborate.

Pramod Subedi

B.Sc. Forestry | College of Natural Resource Management, Katari

Agriculture and Forestry University, Nepal

ResearchGate

Research publications and academic updates

ORCID

Researcher identification profile

LinkedIn

Professional networking and collaborations

GitHub

GIS projects, scripts and technical work

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