I am an ecologist with 6+ years of research experience in the Eastern Himalayas, including forestry fieldwork in both Nepal and Sikkim. Supported by dual Master's Degrees in Environmental Management (MEM) and Forestry (MF) from Duke University, I join the iNaturalist community to address the stark disparities in biodiversity data from this region. My efforts coincide with my role as Co-founder of Bodhi Environmental Systems, a group dedicated to advancing ecosystem service and natural capital markets in the Eastern Himalayas.