Our Advisors & Experts
Shri Devendra Kumar Bhardwaj Ji
Lead Consultant – Ecology & Conservation
Former Deputy Conservator of Forests, Rajasthan Forest Service. A forestry and conservation professional with over 43 years of experience, advising KJVF on ecology and conservation.
Introduction
Shri Devendra Kumar Bhardwaj Ji is a distinguished forestry and conservation professional with over 43 years of experience in forestry, wildlife conservation, biodiversity management, ecological restoration, and urban green-space development. A former Deputy Conservator of Forests with the Rajasthan Forest Service, he has made significant contributions to Rajasthan’s natural heritage and conservation landscape.
- 43+years in forestry, wildlife conservation and ecological restoration
- 50+scientific papers, technical documents and DPRs
- 3landmark green spaces of Jaipur he helped shape
- 4awards, plus a nomination for the Samrat Vikramaditya Award
Places he helped shape
Kulish Smriti Van, Jaipur
He played a key role in its development and knows its forest, its local biodiversity and its ecological importance from the inside.
Jhalana Eco-tourism Park, Jaipur
Establishment and management of the park.
Nahargarh Biological Park, Jaipur
Development of the park.
His work also spans:
- Urban forestry
- Biodiversity planning
- Ecological restoration projects
- Community-based conservation
- Nature education
- Citizen engagement
His journey
- 1979
B.Sc. (Mathematics)
- Career
Rajasthan Forest Service
Served as Deputy Conservator of Forests, with over 43 years across forestry, wildlife conservation, biodiversity management, ecological restoration and environmental planning.
- 2012
Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Wildlife Management
Wildlife Institute of India (WII).
- Today
Chairperson, Shri Dadu Paryavaran Sansthan, Tonk (Rajasthan)
Working for biodiversity conservation, wildlife protection, environmental education and community participation. Also active in nature education, plantation campaigns, bird conservation and biodiversity documentation across Rajasthan.
- Recent
Research paper on the Keelangarh Leopard Safari
Documenting how a degraded landscape became a living forest (see below).
Books and research
He has documented Rajasthan’s natural heritage in many books and research papers on conservation and the region’s rich plant life. His books include:
Prayavaran Prashnotari
Kitne Sundar Vriksh Hamare
Parn Adharit Abhigyan – Van Vriksha
He has also written more than 50 scientific papers, technical documents and DPRs on conservation, forestry and Rajasthan’s flora and fauna.
Awards & recognition
State Merit Award
Rajasthan
World Wildlife Conservation Award
National “Jeev Daya Award”
By AWBI, for wildlife rehabilitation
PinkCity Pride Award of Excellence
For urban farming
Nominated for the Samrat Vikramaditya Award
And other national recognitions
Recent research paper
From a Degraded Landscape to a Living Forest: The Keelangarh Leopard Safari Success Story
A recently published research paper documenting how a degraded landscape in Jaipur’s Keelangarh area was transformed into a thriving forest, now home to a healthy leopard population and attracting visitors from across the country. It serves as a model for urban ecological restoration in Rajasthan.
The study highlights
- Key restoration interventions
- Native vegetation recovery
- Wildlife return
- Community support
Published in a peer-reviewed journal
His role at KJVF
At The Keshav Jeev-Van Foundation (KJVF), Shri Bhardwaj Ji provides expert guidance, research support, and consultation for our biodiversity, conservation, and ecological restoration initiatives. His mentorship and insights help us strengthen our approach to project planning, field activities, nature education, and evidence-informed conservation.
We are honoured to benefit from his knowledge, experience, and continued guidance in advancing our mission of biodiversity conservation and ecological restoration.
Expert consultation
Guidance on biodiversity, conservation and ecological restoration initiatives.
Research support
Help in building evidence-informed approaches to KJVF’s work.
Field guidance
Insight for project planning and field activities.
Mentorship
Advice that strengthens nature education and the Foundation’s way of working.