Chandra Gurung


Chandra Gurung, also Chandra Prasad Gurung, was a leader in conservation and sustainable field of Nepal. His major notable works include to make success of the Annapurna Conservation Area Project.

Early life

He was born in Sikles, a remote village in Kaski District, Nepal.

Death

He died on 23 September 2006 following the helicopter 2006 [Shree Air Mil Mi-8 crash|crash] at Ghunsa, Taplejung, Nepal including 23 other conservationists. At that time, he was serving as the director of the World Wildlife Fund for Nepal.

Memorials

A community forest is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Chandra Gurung by the locals of Joshipur, Dhangadhi, Nepal, who were inspired by his work.