Thirza Loffeld (She/Her)
WildHub Founder, WildHub Conservation Community
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Expert in Biodiversity Monitoring and Assessment, Disaster Risk Reduction, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Compliance, and Project Management
Greetings Kang4Nature Community,
As your Programs Coordinator, I bring a wealth of expertise as a seasoned tour guide based in Nairobi, Kenya. My firsthand experiences have deepened my understanding of local ecosystems and conservation challenges.
Passionate about wildlife conservation and sustainability, I am dedicated to tailoring training programs that empower emerging professionals. My interests extend to fostering a collaborative community where we can exchange insights, engage in discussions, and embark on impactful projects.
With a commitment to bridging practical knowledge and dynamic initiatives, I'm excited to contribute to our collective journey of upskilling and making a lasting impact in the world of conservation.
I am currently working as a Senior Researcher (Ecology) in the WOTR-Centre for Resilient Ecosystem (W-CReS), Watershed Organization Trust (WOTR), Pune. I possess over nine years of research expertise in natural resource management using geospatial techniques. I have earned both a Master's and a PhD degree in Forestry from the Forest Research Institute (Deemed to be University). My specialization includes a wide range of subjects, including forest ecology, sustainable forest practices, ecological niche modeling, remote sensing, GIS, and natural resource management.
I am a Forester, Hon. In Forestery and Wood Technology, I have more insight in forest management and establishment. I love urban forestry and always eager to learn or join conservation when urban forestry is discussed. I am here to learn, contribute knowledge and also network
Dr. Durr e Shahwar Awan
Assistant Professor (Forestry and Wildlife Management), THE UNIVERSITY OF HARIPUR, KPK, PAKISTAN
This is Dr. Durr e Shahwar from Pakistan. I am Ph D Wildlife Management; M. Phil Wildlife Management (Gold Medalist); MSc. Zoology).
I have served as Assistant Professor in “The University of Haripur, KPK, Pakistan” at the Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management (February 2016 to September, 2020). I am winner of the Vice Chancellor Talent Scholarship, Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan Indigenous Scholarship, International Research Support Initiative Program (IRSIP) of HEC (for 6 months at School of Biological Sciences, University of Auckland, New Zealand). I have more than 10years of research experience and I have 12 publications in well renowned international journals.
