Research Interests:

• Ecosystem Services Markets
• Economics of recreation and tourism
• Conservation and wetland mitigation banking
• Timberland ownership in the United States
• Forest product industry and market

Publications

• Pokharel, R., Poudel, J., & Grala, R. K.  Impact of economic factors and a political conflict on international tourism demand in Nepal: A vector error correction model. [in revision].
• Poudel, J., Munn, I., & Henderson, J. E. An input-output analysis of recreational fishing expenditures (2006 & 2011) across the southern United States [in review]
• Poudel, J., Munn, I. A., & Henderson, J. E. (2017). Economic contributions of wildlife watching recreation expenditures (2006 & 2011) across the US south: An input-output analysis. Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism, 17, 93-99. (PDF)
• Poudel, J., Henderson, J. E., & Munn, I. A. (2016). Economic Contribution of Hunting Expenditure to the southern United States of America. International Journal of Environmental Studies, 73(2), 236-254. (PDF)
• Pokharel, R., Poudel, J., Sharma, A. R., & Grala, R. K. (2016). A Study of Climate Variability and Socioeconomic Impact on Tourism Industry of Nepal. Sustainability in Environment, 2(1), 20. (PDF)
• Poudel, J., Munn, I. A., & Henderson, J. E. (2013). Economic Impact of fishing and wildlifewatching expenditures on Southern U.S. Paper presented at the Southern Forest Economics Workers Annual Meeting, Auburn, AL. Conference proceddings
• Poudel, J., Munn, I. A., & Henderson, J. E. (2013). Economic Impact of Hunting Expenditures on Southern U.S. Paper presented at the Southern Agricultural Economics Association Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida. Research retrieved from (PDF)
• Rana EB, Karki S, Karky BS, Kotru R, Poudel J. 2012. REDD+ and forest governance in Nepal. In: Broekhoven G, Savenije H, von Scheliha S, editors. Moving Forward with Forest Governance. Wageningen: Tropenbos International; p.167-174. (PDF)
• Karki, S., Karky, B. S., Poudel, J., Rana, E. & Kotru, R. 2011. Incentivizing Local Communities to Maintain a Healthy Mountain Ecosystem: An Example from a Pilot REDD Project in Three Watersheds of Nepal. Contribution of Ecosystem Restoration to the Objectives of the CBD and a Healthy Planet for All People, 46.15th Meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice of the Convention on Biological Diversity. J. Grekin and Jo Mulongoy. Montreal, Canada, The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity. 62: 118. (PDF)
• Poudel, J. (2011). Contouring forest carbon payment through community forestry. REDD+ expectations and experiences. A paper presented at Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, Forest & Landscape Department of Copenhagen University and International Union of Forest Research Organization (IUFRO) Eigtveds Pakhus, Copenhagen, Denmark, Forest & Landscape Denmark. Report
• Poudel, J. (2010). Role of bufferzone community forest in carbon sequestration and livelihood enhancement: A case study of Ratnanagar municipaility, Chitwan National Park. Central Department of Environment Science. 02/2010, Tribhuvan University. Masters: 70.
• Poudel, J. (2010). Payment for Ecosystem Service; For Biodiversity and Economy. The Himalayan Times. Kathmandu, Nepal, The Himalayan Times.
• Poudel, J. (2010). Community Forestry in Nepal: Issues and Oppurtunities. The Forestry Source. Bethesda, MD, The Society of American Forester. 15: 20.




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