Pranab Pal obtained his PhD from Central University H N B Garhwal, Srinagar, India. He contributed significantly to the ‘‘in situ’’ conservation of various flagship species, namely rhino, wild buffalo, swamp deer, tiger, etc., and helped in strengthening biodiversity conservation in Assam Forest Department India. He visited almost 80 National Parks, Tiger Reserves and Wildlife Sanctuaries in India. He attended and participated in several seminars, conferences, and workshops. He has published more than 30 scientific papers and popular articles. He has been awarded 1st position for Global Position System and 2nd position for Vegetation Analysis by the Smithsonian Institute USA during the year 1996 for Conservation of Biodiversity and Wildlife Management. During April 2015 to September 2015, he received 1st prize on Environmental Awareness E-waste Management and Effect on Forest Fire in National Seminar organized by UPSE India and U-Cost India. Pranab Pal obtained his PhD from Central University H N B Garhwal, Srinagar, India. He contributed significantly to the ‘‘in situ’’ conservation of various flagship species, namely rhino, wild buffalo, swamp deer, tiger, etc., and helped in strengthening biodiversity conservation in Assam Forest Department India. He visited almost 80 National Parks, Tiger Reserves and Wildlife Sanctuaries in India. He attended and participated in several seminars, conferences, and workshops. He has published more than 30 scientific papers and popular articles. He has been awarded 1st position for Global Position System and 2nd position for Vegetation Analysis by the Smithsonian Institute USA during the year 1996 for Conservation of Biodiversity and Wildlife Management. During April 2015 to September 2015, he received 1st prize on Environmental Awareness E-waste Management and Effect on Forest Fire in National Seminar organized by UPSE India and U-Cost India.

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