Reshu Bashyal

Conservationist/Researcher. Helping to save plants & other wildlife threatened by illegal trade. Alum @CheveningFCDO @DICE_Kent
#Nepalorchids #Taxling

[Reshu Bashyal @bashyalreshu]

The @CITES Convention is turning 50! It governs international wildlife trade around the world and is the basis for many national laws. But, how are CITES commitments reflected in national laws to manage threatened biodiversity?

A thread about my first lead author paper! 1/5

[Greenhood Nepal @GreenhoodNepal]

Together with local communities, we are saving orchids and yews in the mid-hills of Nepal. The journey has been full of learning, engaging in meaningful conversations, and witnessing communities actively protecting their natural resource.
We are thankful to @WhitleyAwards
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[Greenhood Nepal @GreenhoodNepal]

Publication alert: Understanding the Medicinal Orchid Trade in Central Nepal Through Harvest Monitoring.

We thank @UKBCFs for funding this project. We are also grateful to Dr. Tamara Tickti &Dr. Jacob Phelps for their valuable guidance. 1/2

[Whitley Fund for Nature @WhitleyAwards]

Join wildlife broadcaster Kate Humble and WFN Founder Edward Whitley for Season 2 of our podcast How to Save It as they explore ingenious solutions from the world’s leading conservationists: https://t.co/wm43jFLStu

[Reshu Bashyal @bashyalreshu]

Even in the darkest times, I hold on to hope and to your words, dear Jane! Your loss feels personal, as it does for so many of us who grew up inspired by your work to give back to nature – thank you for never letting despair win.
May you rest in eternal peace <3

[Greenhood Nepal @GreenhoodNepal]

One week to go! 🗓️

We are excited to share that key pangolin stakeholders from South Asia will be gathering next week in Kathmandu to discuss pangolin conservation challenges and develop a comprehensive action plan for a safer future for pangolins in the region.

Stay tuned.

[Reshu Bashyal @bashyalreshu]

@iamsrk, how do you pick which questions to answer during #AskSRK :)

[Reshu Bashyal @bashyalreshu]

नेपालको कानुनले मयुरको प्वाँख किनबेच वर्जित गरेको छ।
साइटिस ऐन वमोजिम कसूरको मात्रा हेरी सो कार्य गरे १ देखि ५ वर्षसम्म कैद र २०,००० देखि १ लाख रुपैयाँसम्म जरिवाना वा दुवै सजाय हुन सक्छ।

सचेत बनौँ र वन्यजन्तु संरक्षणमा सहयोग ���रौँ ।

[Greenhood Nepal @GreenhoodNepal]

मयुरको प्वाँख यत्रतत्र बिक्री वितरण भइरहेको अवस्थामा डिभिजन वन कार्यालय काठमाडौँले यस महत्त्वपूर्ण विषय उठान गरेकोमा धन्यवाद !

नेपालको कानुनले मयुरको प्वाँख किनबेच र प्रयोग वर्जित छ र सो कार्य गरे बीस हजार रुपैयाँसम्म जरिवाना वा छ महिनासम्म कैद वा दुवै सजाय हुनेछ।

[Whitley Fund for Nature @WhitleyAwards]

Happy 75th Birthday to our Patron, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal!

The Princess Royal joined Whitley Fund for Nature as a Patron in 1999, supporting the charity by presenting #WhitleyAwards trophies to winners and also visiting numerous winners in their home countries.

[Greenhood Nepal @GreenhoodNepal]

Publication alert: @bashyalreshu has co-authored a new paper: "Resolving uncertainties in the legality of wildlife trade to support better outcomes for wildlife and people."

Read the full paper: https://t.co/0fAAz4OSFK

Read more here: https://t.co/3omk74szVJ
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[EDGE of Existence @EDGEofExistence]

Could you be part of our next EDGE Fellowship cohort?

The call for EOI applications is open, but you need to be quick, it closes in two weeks on the 21st of July!

For full details, eligibility requirements and how to apply please visit our website https://t.co/8A5fU0tyOH

[Greenhood Nepal @GreenhoodNepal]

EDGE Fellowship Comes Home! 
Join us in congratulating @pracaspoudel from Greenhood Nepal as a @OfficialZSL EDGE Fellow 2025!
Through this fellowship, he will work to protect a threatened cancer-treating yew species in Manaslu region through research & community engagement.

[Reshu Bashyal @bashyalreshu]

@GreenhoodNepal @pracaspoudel @OfficialZSL Congratulations, Prakash! Keep it up!

[Reshu Bashyal @bashyalreshu]

This is so cool!

[Purnima Devi Barman @StorkSister]

The Hargila Calendar! Please meet our Hargila and our women accordingly!

[Oxford Martin School @oxmartinschool]

🌍 A global study has examined how legal uncertainties threatens biodiversity and the people who rely on it. 

This new research shows how clearer laws & traceability systems can reduce illegal wildlife trade.

Read more: https://t.co/fm2h6i4hB4

[Leonardo Feitosa 🦈🇧🇷 @FeitosaManir]

New research out @ConLetters led by @Trisha_0405 & @bashyalreshu!

We gathered at @UniofOxford in 2023 to discuss the widespread uncertainties in the legality of wildlife trade and created a summary of them across scales and a framework to resolve them

https://t.co/nI66ksk2Ot

[Kumar Paudel @kmrpaudel]

The full text of the writ I filed in May 2018 in the Supreme Court of Nepal, on which the honourable justices pronounced a writ of mandamus in May 2023, is finally out! I’m pleased that the judgment sets a precedent and provides explicit legal mandates 1/2

[Greenhood Nepal @GreenhoodNepal]

Let’s talk about plants!

Earlier this week, we had the opportunity to learn and exchange knowledge about orchids and yews during an engaging session with community forest user group members and forest officials from Makawanpur (Rapti). 1/2

@WhitleyAwards

[Whitley Fund for Nature @WhitleyAwards]

🎧 Women saving endangered species - 2025 #WhitleyAward winners on @BBCWorldService The Conversation!

🇳🇵 Reshu Bashyal is fighting illegal plant trade in Nepal

🌿🇧🇷 Dr Yara Barros is bringing jaguars back from the brink in Brazil 🐆

Read more: https://t.co/6LzNWf68MB

[Greenhood Nepal @GreenhoodNepal]

Last week, our leadership team met with representatives from the British Embassy, including the Hon. Minister from DEFRA, H.E. Baroness Hayman, and H.E. Rob Fenn, the British Ambassador to Nepal. 1/2

[ConservationOptimism @ConservOptimism]

Dear storytellers🎥

The Good Natured #ConservationOptimism Film Festival is back & is open for submissions!

Submit your short film by 17.08.25 for a chance to be featured at our 7th annual festival, happening at the iconic @morethanadodo.

Details here: https://t.co/sIZDS6Jf0B