Friends of Nature-FON Nepal

28/07/2026

APPLY: WILDLIFE RESEARCH TECHNIQUES TRAINING (WRTT) 2026

Opportunity for Students, Graduates, Postgraduates & Early Career Researchers in Nepal (Kindly share within your network!)
Friends of Nature (FON) Nepal invites applications for the Annual Wildlife Research Techniques Training (WRTT) 2026 (19th and 20th event), designed for aspiring Nepalese students and early career researchers interested in wildlife research and conservation. The training combines classroom learning with hands-on field experience.

TRAINING VENUE
Rangbhang–Bhainsegaunda, Syangja

TRAINING SCHEDULE
• Phase I: 28 September – 16 October 2026 (12 Ashwin – 30 Ashwin 2083)
• Phase II: 15 November – 3 December 2026 (29 Kartik – 17 Mangsir 2083)

TRAINING INCLUDES
• Wildlife research and identification techniques (mammals, birds, butterflies, herpetofauna, and plants)
• Camera trapping, transect and sign surveys
• Research design, scientific writing, paper review, and presentation skills
• GIS, R, Use of AI in wildlife research, bioacoustics, Conservation communication, Data Analysis and Ethno-zoological survey, Experience sharing of the experts
• Wildlife policies, conservation management, outreach, and research ethics

ELIGIBILITY
Students, graduates, postgraduates, and early career researchers in Zoology, Forestry, Environmental Science/Management/Engineering, Biodiversity, Botany, Natural Resource Management, Veterinary Science, Rural Development, Mass Communication, and related fields.

REQUIREMENTS
• Member of the FON Nepal page (https://www.facebook.com/fonnepal2024)
• No prior experience required
• Good spoken and written English
• Bring trekking/hiking shoes, a laptop, and binoculars (8*40, 8*42, 10*50)

COMMITMENT
Selected trainees must be willing to work in teams, stay in remote field conditions, and complete a six-month online internship with FON Nepal after the training.

PARTICIPANTS (PER PHASE)
14 participants: 12 Open Competition | 1 Capitation Fee | 1 FON Nepal

FEE & SUPPORT (SELECTED PARTICIPANTS ONLY)
• Registration Fee: NPR 5,000
• Capitation Fee: NPR 25,000 (one reserved seat per phase)
• Four registration-fee scholarships (two per phase; must be applied through online form).
• FON Nepal provides accommodation, meals, accidental insurance, and shared field equipment.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR APPLICATION
• Motivation letter (max. 500 words)
• CV (max. 3 pages with recent passport-size photo)
• Name and contact detail of one referee (Email and phone number)

APPLICATION DEADLINE
20 August 2026 (4 Bhadra 2083), 5:00 PM (For both Phase I and Phase II)

SELECTION
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online written assessment and/or interview.

IMPORTANT
Applicants are expected to mention which phase of the training they are planning to apply for. Incomplete applications, false information, or enquiries regarding the selection process (phone, email, or personal visit) will not be entertained. FON Nepal reserves the right to reject any application without further explanation.

HOW TO APPLY
Please use the following Google form to apply for the training. Please read the form carefully and make sure you select the correct phase you would like to apply for.

https://forms.gle/GbDxR2NfePiyENh6A

27/07/2026

Dr. Hum Bahadur Gurung is also a recipient of the 'Nature Conservation Award 2026', presented during the Nepal Owl Festival. His dedication and outstanding contributions to nature conservation have also been highlighted by eNature News.

Some people find a career, while others discover a purpose that shapes their entire life. For Dr. Hum Bahadur Gurung, nature conservation has never been just a profession. It has been a lifelong commitment to protecting nature, improving people’s lives, and inspiring future generations. His remark...

26/07/2026

प्रकृतिका साथीहरू र मिलेनियम भैँसेगौंडा सामुदायिक होमस्टेको सहकार्यमा प्रकाशित यो पुस्तकले गाउँको प्राकृतिक सम्पदालाई पहिलो पटक व्यवस्थित रूपमा अभिलेखीकरण गरेको छ । पुस्तकले संरक्षणका लागि वैज्ञानिक आधार मात्र तयार गरेको छैन, गाउँको दिगो पर्यटन विकासका लागि पनि नयाँ ढोका खोलेको छ ।

स्याङ्जाको पहाडी भूभागमा अवस्थित राङभाङ–भैँसेगौंडा बिहानको पहिलो घामसँगै चराको मधुर स्वरले ब्युँझिन्छ । वनका ....

26/07/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Roar Solheim on receiving the Nature Conservation Award 2026 at the Nepal Owl Festival, organized by Friends of Nature. His five decades of dedication to owl research, education, and conservation continue to inspire wildlife enthusiasts around the world. Read more about his remarkable journey in the profile below.

When Dr Roar Solheim arrived in Lamahi, Dang, for the ‘Nepal Owl Festival’, he came not only as an invited guest, but as a scientist deeply trusted by the conservation community. For five decades, he has worked in the field, in museums, in publishing, on radio, in classrooms, and with the public...

24/07/2026

Biodiversity Profile ! published !!

FON is pleased to share that the "Biodiversity Booklet" has been published. The booklet documents the biodiversity of Rangbhang Bhaisegaunda, Syangja, and serves as an important record of the area's rich natural heritage.

We sincerely thank everyone whose dedication, hard work, and support made the publication of this informative booklet possible. Your contributions are greatly appreciated.

https://fonnepal.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Biodiversity-Profile_Rangbhang-Bhainsegauda_2026.pdf

24/07/2026

लाटोकोसेरो सम्बन्धी चौमासिक पत्रिका ‘हप्सिलो’को २२औँ अंक प्रकाशित भएको छ। आगामी २३औँ अंकका लागि तपाईंसँग लाटोकोसेरो सम्बन्धी लेख, समाचार, अनुसन्धान, अनुभव, तस्बिर वा अन्य उपयोगी सामग्री भए कृपया अवश्य पठाइदिनुहोस्। साथै, पत्रिकालाई अझ उत्कृष्ट बनाउन यहाँहरूको अमूल्य सल्लाह र सुझावको पनि हार्दिक अपेक्षा गर्दछौँ। धन्यवाद!

https://fonnepal.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hapsilo-Issue-22.pdf

23/07/2026

सन् २०१७ र २०२१ मा प्रकृतिका साथीहरू संस्थाले राखेको क्यामेरा ट्र्यापिङमा त्यस क्षेत्रमा हराएका वन कुकुर पुनः देखिएका थिए। स्थानीय समुदायले ‘प्याउँ’ भनेर चिन्ने वनकुकुरलाई ताङतिङमा पर्यटन र आयआर्जनसँग जोड्ने योजना सहित पर्यटक सूचना केन्द्र तथा कोसेली घरको स्थापना, संरक्षण सचेतना, पानीको स्रोतका लागि पोखरी निर्माण, नेचर गाइड तालिम, फोहोर व्यवस्थापन र पुनः प्रयोग लगायतका संरक्षण कार्यक्रम सञ्चालन भइरहेका छन्।

https://www.onlinekhabar.com/2026/07/1980922/a-beautiful-confluence-of-nature-and-culture-tangting-and-krapu?fbclid=IwY2xjawTOfshleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFnM3VETHl3azdwNWtKUWVic3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvO4M6GBEMhvlJkHf4Md-KArrWR3Fa9IGTQUWYFKp42N-kAP-0uLYaiCP9PV_aem_8pYMXzlb80c3YycFX-8d9w

कास्कीको मादी गाउँपालिका-२ मा पर्ने ताङतिङ गाउँ १ हजार ६६० मिटरको उचाइमा अवस्थित छ। गुरुङ समुदायको बाहुल्य रहेको...

22/07/2026

स्याङजाको पर्यटकीय गाउँ राङभाङ, भैँसेगौंडामा पर्यापर्यटन बुझाउने पुस्तक सार्वजनिक भएको छ । प्रकृतिका साथीहरू नामक संस्था र स्याङ्जाको पुतलीबजार नगरपालिका २ स्थित भैँसेगौडामा रहेको मिलेनियम भैँसेगौंडा सामुदायिक होमस्टेले गाउँको जैविक विविधता समेटिएको बायोडाइभरसीटी प्रोफाइल प्रकाशन गरेको हो ।

पोखरा : तनहुँको पर्यटकीय गाउँ राङभाङ, भैँसेगौंडामा पर्यापर्यटन बुझाउने पुसतक सार्वजनिक भएको छ । प्रकृतिका साथीह....

18/07/2026

Inspiring Young Minds for Owl Conservation

An owl conservation awareness program was led by Bimal Rokaya on December, 2025, engaging 60 students across two schools, Shree Siddha Secondary School & Shuvatara Three Angles Mission School, Pokhara-15, Kaski. The sessions highlighted the ecological importance of owls, the threats they face, and the need for their conservation. Interactive activities, including sketch and quiz competitions, encouraged students to actively participate and fostered greater interest in wildlife conservation.

16/07/2026

Pangolin Conservation Awareness Camp

Nawaraj Acharya successfully conducted a Pangolin Conservation Awareness Camp in collaboration with the Forestry Youth Network (FYN) at Bhutandevi Secondary School, Brahmadik English Boarding School & Aadhunik Secondary School, Hetauda, Makawanpur. Through interactive presentations and discussions, students learned about the ecological importance of pangolins, the threats of illegal wildlife trade and habitat loss, and the importance of biodiversity conservation, inspiring them to become future advocates for wildlife protection.