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Dr. Arun Pratap Singh
Scientist-G
Head, Forest Protection Division
fpd_fri@icfre.org, head_forentofri@icfre.org, singhap@icfre.org

 0135-2224306, 2224356, 9068049888

Field of Expertise

  • Forest Entomology
  • Biodiversity Conservation

Research Expertise / project details

  • Insect pests of poplars, conifers, west Himalayan oaks & their management.
  • Biodiversity Conservation with special reference to Himalayan butterflies :
  1. Butterfly identification and sampling.
  2. Habitat associations of butterflies with different forest types.
  3. Butterflies as indicators in monitoring environmental changes.
  4. Butterfly nature trails, gardens & butterfly inclusive ecotourism models with livelihood opportunities.
  • Biodiversity Impact Assessment with special reference to butterflies and birds.

Membership of Professional Bodies

  • Member-Species Survival Commission of the IUCN
  • Expert Reviewer-Birdlife International /IUCN Redlist.(ARCH/www.archhimalayas.org) on 18 Ocotber’2013 – As a champion of conservation awareness through publications.

Journal Publications - Peer Reviewed

  1. Singh,A.P.(1991).Orgyia postica(Lepidoptera: lymantridae) a new pest of Populus deltoides. Indian Forester. 117,1083-1084.
  2. Singh, A.P. (1995). Damage evaluation of Nodostoma waterhousie, Jacoby(Coleoptera Chrysmelidae) on different clones, provenance’s and species of poplar in Himachal Pradesh. Indian Journal of Forestry18, 242-244.
  3. Singh,P. and A.P.Singh (1995) Pinus gerardiana(Chilgoza) cone borers of Kinnaur district in Himachal Pradesh. Indian Forester 121, 728-734.
  4. Singh,A.P.(1996). Comparative insecticidal trials against cutworm Agrotis ipsilon(Lep:Noctuidae) and Chafer grub Granida albosparsa (Col.: scarabaeidae),causing seedling mortality of spruce and fir under nursery conditions in Himachal Pradesh. Van Vigyan 34, 17-22.
  5. Ahmad, M., A.P.Singh, S.Sharma, R.K.Mishra and M.J.Ahmad (1996). Potential estimation of the predatory bug Canthecona furcellataWolff (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) against popular defoliator Clostera cupreata (Lepidoptera: Notodontidae). Annals of Forestry. 4:133-138
  6. Singh,A.P.(1997).Colonization ,succession and preference for tree portion by insects on felled west Himalayan spruce, Picea smithiana. Indian Forester. 123, 656-662.
  7. Singh, A.P.(1998).Bionomics of cone worn, Dioryctria abietellaDenis & Schiff. on west Himalayan spruce, Picea smithiana. Annals of Forestry.6,84-88.
  8. Singh,AP.(1998) .Sycanus collaris(Reduviidae: Hemiptera) a new predator of Clostera on Populus deltoides. Indian Forester124, 172.
  9. Singh,AP. and R.Singh(1999). Butterflies of Quercus leucotrichophora– Cedrus deodaraIndian Forester124, 646-657.
  10. Singh,A.P.(1999). New Forest, Dehradun, India: A unique man made habitat for butterflies in the lower western Himalayas. Indian Forester125 (9),913-922Singh, A.P.(1999). Birds of New Forest recent sightings. Indian Forester 125(10) : 1035-1039.https://doi.org/36808/if/1999/v125i10/5693
  11. Singh, AP (2000) Birds of the lower Garhwal Himalayas: Dehradun and neighbouring hills. Forktail–Journal of Oriental Ornithology 16, 101-123.
  12. Singh, A.P.(2000).Natural resistance of Populus deltoidesclones against defoliator Clostera cuprerata (Lepidoptera: Notodontidae) in northern India. Agroforestry Systems 49, 319-326.
  13. Singh, A.P.(2000). Nectar feeding butterflies of Debregeasia hypoleucaIndian Forester 122,191.
  14. Singh,A.P. and K.P.Singh (2000). Seasonal variation in species richness and diversity of insects on west Himalayan spruce,Picea smithianaas compared to silver fir, Abies pindrow. Indian Forester 126,180-193.
  15. Singh,A.P.(2000). Nectar feeding insects of Paulownia fortunei blossoms: evaluating potential nototribic pollinators. Indian Forester126, 1179-1186.
  16. Singh,A.P. and M.Ahmad (2001). Seasonal variation in adult longevity of Aleoides percurrensLyle ( Hymenoptera: Braconidae),a larval parasitioid of poplar defoliator Clostera cupreata Indian Forester 127, 81-85.
  17. Singh, A.P. (2002). New and significant records from Dehra Dun Valley, Lower Garhwal Himalayas, India. Forktail–Journal of Oriental Ornithology18, 151-153.
  18. Singh, A.P. and R. Pandey (2002) Natural resistance of Populus deltoidesclones selection to defoliator Clostera cupreata ( Lep.,Notodontidae) in northern India: relative pupal weight as an easier criteria for accurate evaluation. Journal of Applied Entomology 126,475-480.
  19. Singh,A.P.(2003) New records on the distribution and ecology of Common Gem Butterfly, Portia hewitsoni hewitsoniMoore from the lower western Himalayas: lesser known taxa. Journal of the Lepidopterists Society. 37 ,4, 295-298.
  20. Singh,A.P.(2003). Distribution range extension of bush hopper butterfly, Ampittia dioscorides Fabricius (Lepidoptera: Hesperidae) into the lower western Himalayas. Indian Forester. 129,8, 1046-1048.
  21. Singh,A.P. and R.S.Bhandari (2003).Butterfly diversity in tropical moist deciduous sal (Shorea robusta) forests of Dehradun valley: the lower western Himalayas. Indian Forester129 ,10,1257- 1269.
  22. Singh ,A.P. (2003). Birds of Tabo: A lesser known cold desert in the western Himalayas. 100,1, 152-154.
  23. Singh, A.P. & R. Pandey (2004).A model for estimating butterfly species richness of areas across the Indian sub-continent: species proportion of family papilionidae as an indicator. JBNHS. 101,1,79-89.
  24. Singh,A.P., R.S.Bhandari and T.D.Verma (2004). Important insect pests of poplar in agroforestry and strategies for their management in northwestern India. Agroforestry Systems. 63:15-25.
  25. Singh,A.P. (2005). Initial colonization of Red Pierrot butterfly, Talicada nyseus nyseusGuerin (Lycaenidae) in the lower western Himalayas: An indicator of the changing environment. Current Science 89, 41-42.
  26. Singh,A.P.(2005). Recent records on the distribution, seasonality and occurrence of Redspot butterfly, Zeius chrysomaluusHubner from the lower western Himalayas. Journal of Bombay Natural History Society. 102,2: 238-239
  27. Singh,A.P.(2006). New and Significant bird records from Dehradun valley and adjacent hills, lower Garhwal Himalayas, India: May2002-March2006.Forktail–Journal of Oriental Ornithology 22,160-163
  28. Myers, S. and Singh, A.P. (2006). Birding Hotspot: Kedarnath Musk Deer Reserve, Uttaranchal, India. Birding ASIA5, 60-68.
  29. Singh,A.P. and R.S.Bhandari (2006). New Additions to the Butterflies of Dehradun valley, the lower Western Himalayas. Indian Forester. 132,6,767-769.
  30. Singh, A.P.(2006). Birding in the Saryu-Ramganga river valleys (1,500-4,133 m), Kumaon Himalayas. Indian BIRDS. 2,1, 4:7
  31. Singh,A.P.(2006). Grey-crowned Prinia Prinia cinereocapillain Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary, Chandigarh, Northern India. Indian BIRDS 2,1,11-12.
  32. Singh A.P. (2006). Range extension of Brown Gorgon butterfly, Meandrusa gyas gyasinto Kedarnath Musk Deer Reserve, Western Himalayas : A lesser known species from north-east India. Indian Forester 132,12a, 187-189.
  33. Singh,A.P.(2006). New records on the wintering range of Variable Wheatear Oenanthe picata opistholeucafrom northern India. Indian BIRDS 2,6, 174–175.
  34. Singh,A.P. and R.Singh (2007). Distribution, habitat and voice of White-tailed Robin Myiomela leucurain Kedarnath Musk Deer Reserve, Garhwal Himalaya, India. BirdingASIA. 8,66-67.
  35. Singh,A.P.(2007).Yellow spots on the wings of Wallcreeper, Trichodroma muraria. Indian BIRDS3,3,110-111.
  36. Singh, A.P.(2007). A new butterfly species of the genus Ypthima Hubner (Nymphalidae:Satyrinae) from Garhwal Himalaya, India. Journal Bombay Natural History Society. 104,2, 191
  37. Singh,A.P.(2008).Butterflies of Renuka Wildlife Sanctuary, Sirmaur district, Himachal Pradesh, India. Indian Forester. 134,10, 1126-1138
  38. Singh,A.P.(2009). Butterflies of Kedarnath Musk Deer Reserve, Garhwal Himalayas, India. Journal of Threatened Taxa. 1,1, 37-48.
  39. Singh,A.P.(2010). Woodpecker (Picidae) diversity in borer-Hoplocerambyx spinicornis-infested sal Shorea robusta forests of Dehradun valley, lower western Himalaya. Indian Birds. 6,1, 2-11.
  40. Singh,A.P.(2010). Butterfly diversity in tropical moist deciduous sal forests of Ankua Reserve Forest, Koina Range, Saranda Division, West Singhbhum District, Jharkhand, India. Journal of Threatened Taxa. 2,9, 1130-1139
  41. Singh,A.P.(2011).Incidence of oak borers and oak mortality in Garhwal Himalaya, India. Indian Forester137,10,1188-1193
  42. Singh, A. P.( 2011). Birds of the upper catchment of Ravi River, Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, India. Indian BIRDS7,4, 97-103
  43. EPPO (2014). Apriona cinerea (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae).EPPO Data sheet on quarantine pest. European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization Bulletin, EPPO Bulletin 44 (2):151-154 (Arun P.Singh-writer).
  44. Singh,A.P., (2012). Lowland forest butterflies of the Sankosh river catchment, Bhutan. Journal of Threatened Taxa ,4, 3085-3012.
  45. Bhardwaj, M., V.P.Uniyal, A. K. Sanyal, A.P.Singh (2012). Butterfly communities along an elevation gradient in the Tons valley, Western Himalayas: Implications of rapid assessment of insect conservation. Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology15(1):207-217.
  46. Singh, AP.(2013). Rediscovery of the Empress, Sasakia funebrisLeech (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae: Nymphalinae: Apaturini) after 88 years in India. Journal of Threatened Taxa, 5(10) : 4514–4516.
  47. Singh, A.P.(2013). Lord Derby’s Parakeet, Psittacula derbiana(Near Threatened; IUCN 2012), and Black-headed Greenfinch, Carduelis ambigua in Arunachal Pradesh, India. Indian BIRDS 8(5): 133.
  48. Singh, A.P. (2015). Recent record of a rarely recorded species, the Veined Palmer Hidari bhawanide Nicéville, 1888 (Lepidoptera: Hesperiidae: Aeroma­chini) from Jorhat, Assam, India. Journal of Threatened Taxa 7(1): 6839–6840.
  49. Singh, A.P., L. Gogoi & J. Sebastain (2015). The seasonality of butterflies in a semi-evergreen forest: Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam, north-eastern India. Journal of Threatened Taxa7(1): 6774-6787.
  50. Singh, A.P. (2015). On the female morphs, ecology and male genitalia of Callerebia dibangensis Roy (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae: Satyrinae) recorded near Mayodia Pass in lower Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh, India. Journal of Threatened Taxa 7(5): 7168–7174.
  51. Singh, P. (2016). Moist temperate forest butterflies of western Bhutan. Journal of Threatened Taxa 8(3): 8596–8601.
  52. Singh, A.P. & S. Sondhi (2016). Butterflies of Garhwal, Uttarakhand, western Himalaya, India. Journal of Threatened Taxa8(4): 8666–8697.
  53. Singh, A.P.(2016). Notes on three species of Palaeartic satyrinae (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae) from northwestern Himalaya, India. Journal of Threatened Taxa8(9): 9208-9215.
  54. Singh,A.P.(2016). Recent records of the pale jezebel Delias sanaca sanaca (Moore,1857) (Lepidoptera: Pieridae) from Mussoorie hills, western Himalaya, India. Journal of Threatened Taxa8(12): 9473-9478.
  55. Singh,A.P.(2017). Records of Tibetan Blackbird, Turdus maximusand Himalayan Forest Thrush, Zoothera salimalii from Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctaury, Sikkim, India, IndianBIRDS 12(6):168-169.
  56. Singh,A.P.(2017). Butterflies associated with major forest types in Arunachal Pradesh (Eastern Himalaya), India: Implications for eco-tourism and in conservation planning.Journal of Threatened Taxa. 9(4):10047-10075.
  57. Singh, A.P. (2017). Butterflies of eastern Assam, India. Journal of Threatened Taxa9(7): 10396–10420.
  58. Singh,A.P.(2017). Rare and interesting butterfly (Lepidoptera) records from Arunachal Pradesh, India. Journal of Bombay Natural History Society 113(3): 138-164.
  59. Singh, A.P.(2017). Recent record of Limenitis rileyiTytler, 1940 (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae: Limenitidinae) from upper Dibang valley, Arunachal Pradesh, India. Indian Forester,143(10):1084-1085.
  60. Singh, A.P., K. Bahuguna & G.C. Ramola (2019). New host records of polyphagous Lepidoptera on Ban Oak Quercus leucotrichophora Camus (Fabaceae) in the Garhwal Himalaya, India. Journal of Threatened Taxa 11(5): 13579–13591. https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.4624.11.5.13579-13591.
  61. Singh, A.P. & S. Seal (2019). Occurrence of Dark Sapphire Heliophorus indicus Fruhstorfer, 1908 (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae) in Garhwal Himalaya, Uttarakhand, India. Bugs R All #175, In: Zoo’s Print 34 (7): 33–34.
  62. Singh, A.P. & T. Singh (2019). Recent records of the rare Mountain Tortoiseshell Aglais rizana (Moore, 1872) (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae) in the upper Garhwal, western Himalaya, India, after 100 years. Journal of Threatened Taxa 11(15): 15068–15071. https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.5276.11.15.15068-15071.
  63. Singh, A.P. & T. Singh (2020). Occurrence and association of the Scarce Lilacfork Lethe dura gammiei (Moore, [1892]) (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae: Satyrinae) with Woolly-leaved Oak Quercus lanata Smith, 1819 (Fabaceae) forest in the Kumaon region of the Indian Himalaya. Journal of Threatened Taxa 12(3): 15387–15390. htps://doi.org/10.11609/jot.5467.12.3.15387-15390.
  64. Singh,A.P.& G.C.Ramola (2020). Garella ruficirra (Hampson, 1905) [Noctuoidea:Nolidae: Chloephorinae: Sarrothripini] infesting young shoots of Quercus lanata Smith,1819 (Fabaceae) in Kumaon region of Uttarakhand.  Indian Forester, 146 (2): 183-184.
  65. Sherub, Karma & Arun Pratap Singh (2020): Notes on food and feeding habits of Rufous-necked Hornbill Aceros nipalensis in Zhemgang district, Bhutan. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 117: 50–53. doi: 10.17087/jbnhs/2020/v117/142594.
  66. Singh,A.P.(2020). Birds of New Forest Campus & Adjoining Tons Valley Forest, Dehradun Uttarakhand: An Annotated Checklist. Indian Forester, 146 (10) : 972-981, 2020. DOI: 10.36808/if/2020/v146i10/151452
  67. Singh,A.P. and G.C. Ramola (2020).Outbreak and life cycle of the hook tip moth, Deroca inconclusa (Walker,1856) (Lepidoptera: Drepanidae) on Himalayan Dogwood, Cornus capitata ex Roxb. (Cornaceae) in Garhwal region of Western Himalaya, India ENTOMON 45(4): 311-316. https://doi.org/10.33307/entomon.v45i4.576.
  68. Singh, A.P.(2020). Blank Swift Caltoris kumara moorei (Evans, 1926) (Lepidoptera: Hesperiidae) in Dehradun Valley, Uttarakhand, India: a new record for the western Himalaya. Journal of Threatened Taxa 12(17): 17380-7382.  https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.6694.12.17.17380-17382.
  69. Singh, A.P. & T. Singh (2021). Habitat association and hybridization in woodbrowns (Lethe nicetas, L. sidonis, & dakwania) (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae: Satyrinae) in Kedarnath Musk Deer Reserve, western Himalaya. Journal of Threatened Taxa 13(3):18045–18049. https://doi.org/10.11609/jot.6517.13.3.18045
  70. Singh,A.P. and G.C. Ramola (2021).New host records of lepidoptera defoliating Himalayan silver oak, Quercus leucotrichophoraCamus &  Ring-cupped oak, Q.glauca (Fagaceae) in Uttarakhand, Western Himalaya. Entomon 46(1):53-68.
  71. Singh, A.P. & Lekhendra (2021). A record of Ourapteryx dierli Inoue, 1994 (Lepidoptera: Geometridae: Ennominae) from the Garhwal Himalaya, India. Journal of Threatened Taxa 13(8): 19171–19172. https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.6779.13.8.19171-19172.
  72. Singh, A.P. & T. Singh (2021). First record of White-ringed Meadowbrown, Hyponephele davendra davendra (Moore, 1865) (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae) from inner valleys of Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India.. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 118 (2): 1-5 http://dx.doi.org/10.17087/jbnhs%2F2021%2Fv118%2F152490.
  73. Singh, A.P. (2021). New host record of Tent Caterpillar,Malacosoma indica (Walker, 1855)(Lasiocampidae: Malacosomatinae) feeding on Rosa sericea in the inner valleys of Garhwal Himalaya, India. Indian Forester 147 (10): 788-790. DOI: 10.36808/if/2021/v147i10/158585.
  74. Singh, A.P. , T. Singh & G.C.Ramola (2021). Outbreak of Himalayan Yellow Coster, Acraea issoria issoria, Hubner 1819 (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae) on Daar,Boehmeria rugulosa (Urticaceae)  in the foothills of Garhwal, Western Himalaya. Indian Forester 147 (12):1131-1133. DOI: 10.36808/if/2021/v147i12/157231.
  75. Singh, A.P. (2022). Associations of butterflies across different forest types in Uttarakhand, western Himalaya, India: implications for conservation planning. Journal of Threatened Taxa 14(1): 20346–20370. https://doi.org/10.11609/jot.7711.14.1.20346-2037.
  76. Ramola,G.C.& A.P.Singh (2022). Relationship between Cerambyciid borer (Insecta: Coleoptera: Cerambyciidae) infestation and human-induced biotic interferences causing mortality of kharsu (Quercus semecarpifolia Smith in Rees) oak trees in Garhwal, Western Himalaya, India. Current Science.122 (3): 327-332. https://doi.org/10.18520/cs/v122/i3/327-332
  77. Singh, A.P. & T. Singh (2022). Occurrence of the little known Dubious Five-Ring, Ypthima parasakra Eliot in Garhwal Himalaya. Indian Journal of Entomology 84 (1): 2 pages. https://doi.org / 10.55446/IJE.2022.169.
  78. Singh,A.P.(2022). First record of Doherty’s Dull Oakblue Arhopala khamti Doherty, 1891 from Upper Assam, India. Journal of Threatened Taxa 14(3): 20798-20800. https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.7802.14.3.20798-20800
  79. Ramola,G.C.& A.P.Singh (2022). Biology of Xylotrechus basifulginiosus Heller- A borer of Kharsu oak trees in the Western Himalaya. Indian Journal of Entomology 85(1):83-89. https://doi.org/10.55446/IJE.2022.520.
  80. Singh,A.P.& G.C.Ramola (2022).Spectrum of Insect Fauna Infesting Western Himalayan Oaks (Quercus) and Management of Key Pests. Indian Forester 148(6): 555-570, 2022 DOI: 10.36808/if/2022/v148i6/165504.
  81. Singh,A.P. & Lekhendra(2022).Moths (Heterocera) of New Forest Campus, Dehradun, India .Indian Forester 148 (6) : 632-645 , 2022 DOI: 10.36808/if/2022/v148i6/168225
  82. Singh, Arun Pratap & Lekhendra Sahu (2022): First site record of the Burnet Moth Milleria adalifa (Doubleday, 1847) (Lepidoptera: Zygaenidae: Chalcosiinae) from Uttarakhand, Western Himalaya, India. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 119 (2): 98‐100, 2023. https://doi.org/10.36808/if/2023/v149i1/169377
  83. Singh,A.P.(2022).Observations on butterflies recorded during winter in Andaman Islands, India. Bugs R All #175, In: Zoo’s Print 37 (9):16-24.
  84. Lekhendra & Singh,A.P.(2022). First record of Epiplema adamantina Inoue, 1998 (Lepidoptera: Uraniidae: Epipleminae) from Uttarakhand, India. Journal of Threatened Taxa 14(9): 21898–21899 https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.8064.14.9.21898-21899
  85. Singh,A.P.(2022).Butterflies of the upper catchment of the Ravi river, Chamba District, Himachal Pradesh, India Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 120 (1): 1-5.
  86. Singh,A.P., G.C.Ramola & Lekhendra (2023) New record of the rare and little known moth Achelura bifasciata (Hope, [1841]) (Lepidoptera: Zygaenidae : Chalcosiinae) from Dehradun district in Garhwal Himalaya and its larval hosts. Indian Forester, 149 (1): 98‐100, 2023. https://doi.org/10.36808/if/2023/v149i1/169377
  87. Singh, A.P.& Lekhendra (2023). First record of Lymantria todara Moore, 1879 (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Lymantrinae) from Shiwaliks of Haryana in Northern India Indian Forester 149 (3):365-366. https://doi.org/10.36808/if/2023/v149i3/169318
  88. Ramola,G.C.& A.P.Singh (2023). Efficacy of bio-pesticide Beauveria bassiana against Kharsu oak stem and wood borer Xylotrechus basifuliginosus Heller, 1926 (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) in the  Garhwal region, Western Himalaya, India. Current Science, Vol. 124(11): 1-4.

Book Publication:

  1. Singh, Arun Pratap (2011). Butterflies of India. OM Books International.pp183.
  2. Singh, Arun Pratap and D.J.Das (2016). Butterfly Atlas of Arunachal Pradesh,India. Rain Forest Research Institute, Jorhat-ICFRE Publication pp 463.
  3. Singh,Arun Pratap (2019).e-booklet on Butterflies of New Forest Campus, Dehradun .pp.1-44. http://fri.icfre.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/BUTTERFLIES-OF-NEW-FOREST-CAMPUS-Final.pdf
  4. Singh Arun Pratap (2021). Insect Pest of Western Himalayan Oak in Uttarakhand. Forest Research Institute (ICFRE), Dehradun. 338 pp.
  5. Singh, Arun Pratap (2022).Butterfly-Forest Type Associations in Uttarakhand. Forest Research Institute (ICFRE), Dehradun. 414 pp.
  6. Singh,A.P.,Lekhendra, G.C.Ramola and A.Tripathy (2022). Moths of New Forest Campus, Dehradun, India. Pp 27.[https://fri.icfre.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/FRI-Moths-e-Booklet.pdf]

Seminar/ Symposia Full Papers

  1. Singh,A.P.(2003).Insect pests of Populus deltoides raised under short rotation forestry and their management in northern India’ in the IUFRO International conference on ‘World perspectives on short rotation forestry for Industrial and rural development’ held from 7-13 September,2003 at Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India.
  2. Singh,A.P.and R.Singh,2005. Butterflies community in Ban oak forests (western Himalayas). In: Proceedings of the National Workshop on Conservation of Biodiversity in India- Status, Challenges and Efforts, FRI,Dehradun 9-10 October1998/ 115 ICFRE BL-19-2005. pp 94-104.
  3. Singh,A.P. and S.S.Negi (2011).Delineating habitats of conservation priority in a threatened tropical moist deciduous forest landscape in the lower western Himalayas using butterflies” under the theme Forests & Biodiversity in the ‘National Forestry Conference 2009’ held at Forest Research Institute, Dehradun (November’2009). pp41-52.
  4. Resource person on ‘Insects and invertebrate taxon’ group in the Consultative Workshop for Revision of Schedules under Indian Wildlife Protection Act,1972 (August2007), Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun.
  5. Participated as a key person on behalf of Director, FRI in the workshop organized on behalf of the research committee constituted by the ‘National Tiger Conservation Authority’ for suggesting refinement of tiger monitoring process, its dissemination and networking amongst researchers,12 July2007 Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun (under the Chairmanship of Dr. Madhav Gadgil), nominated by Director, FRI, Dehradun.
  6. Invited as key-note speaker: ‘World Environment Day – 5th June’2010’ – lecture delivered on ‘Butterfly conservatories: Community Ecological Responsibility’ at India International Centre, New Delhi to the public –organized by Delhi Green Circle, India.
  7. Delivered a talk on “Impact of Climate Change on Biodiversity : Scientific and community based approach towards conservation” under the session: Biodiversity Conservation, in the workshop “North-east and the response to climate change-policies for watershed management, energy security and biodiversity ‘organized by TERI,New Delhi (13 Dec’2010, Guwahati, Assam, India).
  8. Presented  a lecture as a speaker on “Parasite-Predator Complex of Poplar defoliators” in a seminar entitled “Biological Control of insect pests, current developments and future strategies“, at Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, India on 31 October2017.
  9. International -On line presentation was given by me on “Butterflies associated with different forest types in Western Himalaya: Implications for conservation planning” on 18 August2021 in the 20th Commonwealth Forestry Conference 16-18th August2021, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Abstract published in the Proceedings of the 20th Commonwealth Forestry Conference, 16-18th August2021, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. 6.5. Conservation versus Consumption: Wildlife Management pp119.

Bulletins/ Newsletters:

  1. Singh, A.P. (1991) Sighting of Longtail or Old Squaw Duck after 52 years in India. Newsletter for Birdwatchers.31,3-4,9.
  2. Narang,M.L. and A.P.Singh (1995) Birds of Nauni Campus of University of Horticulture and Forestry,Solan,Himachal Pradesh. Newsletter for Birdwatchers. 36,6, 106-108.
  3. Singh, A.P, Gandhi, S.S. & Singh,S.K. (2001) Birdwatching areas: Asan Barrage & adjoining Sal forests of Timli, Dehra Dun Valley, Northern India. OBC BulletinNo: 34, 42-46.
  4. Singh A.P.(2002).Butterflies of the Ban oak forests. Sanctuary AsiaXXII, 1,38-4124.
  5. Singh, A.P.(2002). Birds recorded on a trek to the valley of Flowers National Park: The upper Garhwal Himalaya. Newsletter for Birdwatchers42,3,96-97.
  6. Singh,A.P.(2003). Sighting of Sarus cranes, Grus antigonein Himachal Pradesh. Newsletter for Birdwatchers. 43,1, 12.
  7. Singh,A.P.(2005). Birds on Harkidun trek route (Sankri-Taluka-Khabugad): Garhwal Himalayas. Newsletter for Birdwatchers. 45,4,53.
  8. Grewal,B., Sen S. and A.P.Singh (2008). Asan Barrage: The lake of the unexpected. Sanctuary Asia 28,2, 64-65.
  9. Mohan,D., Singh,A.P., S.Sondhi, R.Kumar,P.Singh and S.B.Dutta (2016). A Checklist of the Birds of Asan Conservation Reserve. Uttarakhand Forest Department. Shiva Offset Press, Dehradun.pp.27+1 map.

Any Other Information

International Report

    1. EPPO (2013). Pest risk analysis of Apriona germari, A.japonica andEPPO, Paris. http://www.eppo.int/QUARANTINE/Pest_Risk_Analysis/PRAdocs_insects/13-18692_PRA_record_Apriona_spp.pdf. (Member-Expert Working Group).

Research Projects completed 

(i) Principal Investigator/Project Leader-ICFRE.

  1. ‘Evaluation of natural resistance in Populus deltoides clones/hybrids against important defoliator, Clostera cupreata(Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), in northern India [PI-FRI-76/FED-6(N)1997-2002].
  2. Environmental conservation strategies for land use in the lower western Himalayas: using butterflies as indicators along an urban gradient ( FRI -2000-2005 [PI-FRI-145/FED-9 (N)].
  3. Ecology of woodpeckers in borer (Hoplocerambyx spinicornis-Coleoptera: Cerambycidae)  infested sal forests’ (2004-2007) under –
  4. Salim Ali National Wildlife Fellowship Award 2001 given by MoEF, Government of India.
  5. Butterfly diversity in moist temperate forests of Garhwal : Evaluating species of conservation priority and indicator taxa of habitat disturbance (FRI -348/FED-23;2006-2010).
  6. Ecological studies on monitoring the distribution patterns and food plant resources of butterflies along altitudinal gradients in different forest ecosystems of the Eastern Himalayas (RFRI-36/2010-11EB- 2011-2015)
  7. Biodiversity Impact Assessment of the proposed Flaghill-Dokela Road, Pangolakha WL Sanctuary, Sikkim-Project leader and resource person (fauna)(2011-12).
  8. Butterflies associated with different forest types/sub-types in Uttarakhand.(FRI-627/FED-44; 2017-2020).
  9. Insect Pests of Western Himalayan oaks and their control. Quercus lanata Q.leucotrichophora Camus (banj Oak),Q. floribunda Lindl. Ex A. Camus.(Moru oak);Q. semecarpifolia Sm.(Kharsu oak); Q.glauca (Harianj) /Family: Fagaceae. (FRI-626/FED-43;2017-2021).
  10. Assessment of Species Diversity of Heterocera (moths) across the Shiwalik Landscape of Northern India and Development of a Database [FRI- 669/FPT-          06; 2020-2024].

(ii) CO-Principal Investigator-ICFRE

  1. Endangered and rare entomogenous fungus, Cordyceps sinensis, identification of its insect host and its food plant in Bugiyals of Uttaranchal ( CO-PI -FRI-347/FED-22; 2006-2009).
  2. Impact of Mikania micranthaex H.B.K. on microenvironment  of native species in Bherjan-Borjan-Padumoni R.F., Dilli R.F. and Abhayapur R.F. of upper Assam – (CO-PI-RFRI-2014-15/ENB-8/2014-2017)-Worked on impact of Mikania micrantha butterflies in semi-evergreen forests of Assam.

(iii) Consultancy Projects of ICFRE carried out as resource person/project leader

  1. EIA/EMP studies on the fauna under of Kotli Bhel Hydro Electric Project (StageII)  on river Ganga at Devparag, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand. (2006).-Resource person
  2. EIA/EMP studies (fauna) under of Renuka Dam Hydro Hydro Electric Project on river Giri, Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh (2007-2008)-PVPCL/HPSEB.- Resource person
  3. EIA/EMP studies (fauna) for the upgradation of Talkatora indoor stadium, New Delhi –NDMC-2007. Resource person
  4. EIA studies (fauna) in the Iron Ore Deposits in Ankua RF, Jharkhand-JSW Steel Ltd-2008. Resource person
  5. Preparation of ‘Wildlife Management Plan of Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary’, Chandigarh- Enumeration of fauna (2006). Resource person
  6. Base line study on the flora & fauna of Bunder prospecting area in Chattarpur Forest Division of MP’ for Rio Tinto Exploration India for Diamond mines – Status and distribution pattern of butterflies, birds and mammals in Buxawaha range forests, MP. (2007).- Resource person
  7. EIA studies (Fauna) in respect to Kuther Hydro Electric Project (KHEP), Chamba District, H.P. on the Ravi river-2008-JVC.- (2008-2009). Resource person
  8. ‘EIA-Faunal Assessment around 10 km2 of Sterlite Copper Smelter Plant, Thoothukkudi (Tuticorin), Tamil Nadu- producing SO2 gas. Ecology & Environment Division, FRI- (2010) -Resource person.
  9. EIA-Faunal assessment of Sankosh Mutli purpose Hydro Electric Power Project (4000MW) on Sankosh river, Bhutan –Tehri Hydroelectric Development Corporation Limited-Electricity and irrigation canal.-EIA Division, ICFRE-Resource person (2009-2010).
  10. Biodiversity Impact Assessment of the strategic Flaghill Dokela road, Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary, Sikkim, India- ICFRE- Rain Forest Research Institute, Jorhat,Assam pp
  11. EIA-Faunal assessment of Bunakha Hydro Electric Power Project (180MW) on Wangchu river, Bhutan –Tehri Hydroelectric Development Corporation Limited-Electricity and irrigation canal.-EIA Division, ICFRE-Resource person (fauna)(2009-2012).
  12. Preparation of Biodiversity/Wildlife Management Plan for Makum Coal fields in Assam (fauna) (RFRI-2015-2016).
  13. EIA in respect of Ravindra Rangashala/Tagore Memorial in the Upper Ridge Area, New Delhi-ICFRE (2016)- EM Division, ICFRE-Resource person (fauna).
  14. Biodiversity studies under ‘Makri-Barka East Block (1000ha) of Singrauli Coalfield Area falling under Mahan Reserve Forest, district Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh(2017)- EM Division, ICFRE-Resource person (fauna).
  15. Biodiversity Assessment Study with respect to the whole Hasdeo-Arand Coalfields comprising of Tara, Parsa, Parsa East,  Kente extension, in Surguja District, Chattisgarh –  EM Division, ICFRE
  16. Updation of Biodiversity Conservation and Wildlife Management Plan of Kutehr, Chamba district. Himachal Pradesh- HEP(240MW), JSW Energy Ltd. EM Division, ICFRE
  17. Impact of Extended Reach Drilling for petroleum on biodiversity of forest area- EM Division, ICFRE-FAC recommendation
  18. Biodiversity Assessment, Impact and Mitigation Measures for Chakla Opencast Coal Block Mine (1800ha) in North Karanpura Coal field, Chakla, Latehar distict, Jharkhand- EM Division, ICFRE
  19. Eco-restoration studies of mined out and surrounding areas of Gouthamkhani OC Project under Sustainable Activities inSCCL, Kothagudem, Telangana.EM Division, ICFRE
  20. Ecological studies on flora & fauna in relation to M/s Sandur Manganese & Iron Ore Limited (SMIORE) Mine, Bellary, Karnataka- EM Division, ICFRE
  21. Comprehensive study to assess the impact of changes in composition of the forest flora and fauna, impacted area and the forest fringe communities surrounding diverted forest land for coal transportation road wrt Jjayant Opencast mine of NCL, Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh- EM Division.

(iv) Trainings organized as Course Coordinator / Course Director

  1. One week a short term training workshop on ‘Research Writing’ for scientists at FRI, Dehradun in 1999.-Coure Coordinator& Resource Person
  2. A three day training course was organized and conducted on the ‘Identification, ecological value of butterflies and potential of butterfly inclusive ecotourism as a source of livelihood in North-Eastern India’ from 3-5 March’2014 for foresters of different states of north-east India- Course Director& Resource Person
  3. A five days training course was organized by me as a coordinator, in Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, for “18 month certificate course for directly recruited Range Forest Officers, Forest Training Institute & Rangers College, Sundernagar, District Mandi, Himachal Pradesh” from 21-25 November2016 in “Wood Technology, Forest Entomology & Pathology”. Course Coordinator& Resource Person
  4. Forest Entomology & Pest Control under ‘Green Skill Development Programme –ENVIS’ – -Rs.15.18 Lakhs; financial support of MoHRD, GOI. -35 days (14 Feb.- 31March 2019) at FRI, Dehradun- Course Director& Resource Person
  5. One Week Compulsory Training Course on Insect Pest Management in Forest Nurseries, Plantation and Natural Forests for IFS Officers; Rs. 6.75 Lakhs;financial support of MoEF&CC, GOI-5 days (25-29 Nov.2019) at FRI, Dehradun- Course Coordinator& Resource Person
  6. Two days training workshop on Butterfly Monitoring & Butterfly Inclusive Eco-tourism as a Source of Livelihood for IFS Officers; Rs. 3.50 Lakhs; financial support of MoEF&CC, GOI-2 days (3-4 Dec.2019) at FRI, Dehradun. Course Coordinator& Resource Person
  7. Three days training workshop’ on Butterfly Monitoring & Butterfly Inclusive Eco-tourism as a Source of Livelihood for Other Stake Holders; Rs. 2.03 Lakhs; financial support of MoEF&CC, GOI-3 days (16-18 Dec2019) at FRI, Dehradun- Course Coordinator& Resource Person
  8. Forest Entomology & Pest Control under ‘Green Skill Development Programme –ENVIS’; Rs. 10.50 Lakhs; financial support of MoHRD, GOI-24 days (24 Feb-20March.2020) at FRI, Dehradun -Course Director & Resource Person

(v) Digital e-learning module online prepared

  • 5h Digital e-learning module entitled “Butterfly diversity and identification” for the Mission ‘Karmayogi Bharat’ of iGot/KarmayogiPlatform,GOI. (2022) with 2ppts; 1 video & 1 questionnaire.https://cbp.igotkarmayogi.gov.in/

Scientific Posters Presented

  1. Singh,A.P.(2012). Integrated Pest Management of Poplars Under Agroforestry in northern India. Poster presented in 24th session of International Poplar Commission, F.A.O. Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India, 29th October-2 November’2012.
  2. Singh,A.P.(2017). Impact of weed Mikania micrantha ex H.B.K. on native diversity of butterflies in semi-evergreen forests of upper Assam, Northeast India.   In. Sub-Theme C: Forest & Climate Change. Abstracts of the XIX Commonwealth Forestry Conference. 3-7April2017,Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, India.pp 128.
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