Publications
Scholarly Ph.D thesis
Valuing recreational benefits of urban forestry: a case study of Chandigarh city,unpublished doctoral thesis,awarded by FRI University, Dehradun, India in 2006. Summary available at:
Scholarly M.Tech dissertation
* COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF LAKE CONSERVATION WITH EMPHASIS ON AESTHETICS: A CASE STUDY OF CHANDIGARH CITY, awarded by IIT Roorkee. View
abstract here
Articles in refereed national and international scientific journals
Pradeep Chaudhry (1998). Striking features of Andaman Forestry. Indian Forester, 124(6): 463-472. View abstract here.
Pradeep Chaudhry (1999). Dynamics of Saw Milling- Chatham's way. Indian Forester, 125(11): 1099-1104. View abstract here.
Pradeep Chaudhary (1999). Comparison of Forest Management Practices being followed in Tropical Rain Forests of Andaman Islands, India and Malasiya. Journal of Tropical Forestry, Vol.15.
Pradeep Chaudhry and V.P.Tewari (2006). A comparison between TCM and CVM in assessing recreational use value of urban forestry. International Forestry Review, 8(4): 439-448.View abstract here
Pradeep Chaudhry (2006). Recreational use value of Chandigarh city's urban forestry. Current Science, 91(11):1440-41.View article here.
Pradeep Chaudhry, Bilas Singh and V.P.Tewari (2007). Non-Market economic valuation in developing countries: Role of participant observation method in CVM analysis. Journal of Forest Economics,13 (4): 259-275.View abstract here.
Pradeep Chaudhry and V.P.Tewari (2008). WTP Vs WTA for assessing recreational benefit of Urban forests: A case from a modern and planned city of a developing country. Forests, trees and livelihoods,18(3):213-231. View abstract here.
Pradeep Chaudhry and V.P.Tewari (2008). Tourism recreational value of Rock Garden, Chandigarh. e-Review of Tourism Research, 6(2):36-44. View article here.here
Pradeep Chaudhry (2008). Tourism valuation in Andaman & Nicobar Islands of India: A pre and post tsunami analysis. e-Review of Tourism Research,6(3):45-54.View article here.
Pradeep Chaudhry, Rameshwar .L. Srivastava, Arvind.S.Apte, Pramod Kumar and Narayan.S.Rao (2008). Role of non-timber forest products in rural economy and their quantitative assessment in Aravali mountain range of India. International Journal of Green Economics. 2(4): 417- 441.View abstract here.
Pradeep Chaudhry and V.P.Tewari (2010). Environmental Education using Nek Chand's Rock Garden in the city of Chandigarh. International Journal of Environment and Sustainable Development. 9(1/2/3):30-36. View abstract here.
Pradeep Chaudhry and V.P.Tewari (2010). Role of public parks/gardens in attracting domestic tourists: an example from CITY BEAUTIFUL of India. TOURISMOS: An international multidisciplinary journal of tourism .5(1): 101-109. View article here.
Pradeep Chaudhry and V.P.Tewari (2010). Managing urban parks and gardens in developing countries: A case from an Indian city. International Journal of Leisure and Tourism Marketing. 1(3): 248-256. View abstract here.
Pradeep Chaudhry and Rajesh K. Gupta (2010). Urban greenery and its sustainable extension strategies in hot arid region of India. International Journal of Sustainable Society. 2(2): 146-155. View abstract here.
Pradeep Chaudhry (2009). Arunachal Pradesh Forests: Worth more standing? Bulletin of Arunachal Forest Research.25(1&2):100-104.View article here
Pradeep Chaudhry (2011). Maintaining urban greenery in developing countries for tourism and recreation: A benefit-cost analysis.International Journal of Leisure and Tourism Marketing.2(1): 70-77. View abstract here.
Pradeep Chaudhry and V.P.Tewari (2011) Urban Forestry in India: Development and research scenario. Interdisciplinary Environmental Review .12(1): 80-93. View abstract here.
Pradeep Chaudhry and N.K.Bohra (2011). Conserving biodiversity of community forests and rangelands of a hot arid region of India. Land Use Policy. 28(3) : 506-513.View abstract here.
Pradeep Chaudhry, Kenjum Bagra and Bilas Singh (2011). Urban greenery status of some Indian cities: A short communication. International Journal of Environmental Science and Development. 2(2): 98-101. View article here
Pradeep Chaudhry (2010). Green space preservation in Indian cities. URBAN INDIA. 30(2): 1-19. View abstract here.
Pradeep Chaudhry, Mihin Dollo, Kenjum Bagra, Bamin Yakkang (2011). Traditional biodiversity conservation and natural resource management system of some tribes of Arunachal Pradesh, India. Interdisciplinary Environmental Review .12(4): 338-348. View absract here.
Pradeep Chaudhry(2011) .Prosopis cineraria (L) Druce: A life line tree species of Thar Desert in danger. Journal of Biodiversity and Ecological Sciences. 1(4): 289-293. View article here
L.R.Bhuyan, A.N.Rao and P.Chaudhry (2011) Non timber forest products of Arunachal Pradesh - Scope, prospects and problems.Bulletin of Arunachal Forest Research.27 (1 &2): 47-53. View article here.
Gupta, R.K, Chaudhry, P and Srivastava, R.L (2012). Landscaping and performance of some aesthetic plants in hot arid conditions of India. Journal of Forestry Research. 23(2): 305-309. View abstract here.
Pradeep Chaudhry (2012). Benefit-Cost Ratio of Open Space Preservation for the Cause of Environment & Tourism Development in an Indian City.TOURISMOS: An international multidisciplinary journal of tourism .Vol. 7, Issue 1:397-402. View articlehere
Pradeep Chaudhry, M.P.Sharma, R. Bhargava, S.Kumar, P.J.S.Dadhwal (2013): Water quality assessment of Sukhna lake of Chandigarh city of India. Hydro Nepal: Journal of Water, Energy and Environment. 12: 26-31. View article here.
Pradeep Chaudhry, R.Bhargava, M.P.Sharma and V.P.Tewari (2013): Conserving urban lakes for tourism and recreation in developing countries: a case from Chandigarh, India. International Journal of Leisure and Tourism Marketing. 3(3): 267-281. View abstract here.
Pradeep Chaudhry, M.P.Sharma, G.Singh and Arun Bansal (2013): Valuation of urban environmental amenities in developing countries: A case from Chandigarh city, India. Global Journal of Science Frontier Research. 13(2): 1-13. View article here.
Pradeep Chaudhry, M.P.Sharma and R.Bhargava (2013): Benefit cost analysis of lake conservation with emphasis on aesthetics in developing countries. International Journal of Hydrology Science and Technology. 3(2): 111-127. View abstract here.
Pradeep Chaudhry, M.P. Sharma and G.Singh (2013): Significance of Environmental Amenities in a planned city: An evidence from Chandigarh, India. IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology. 4(6): 60-66. View article here.
G. Murtem and Pradeep Chaudhry (2014): Sacred Groves of Arunachal Pradesh: Traditional way of Biodiversity Conservation in Eastern Himalayas of India. Journal of Biodiversity Management and Forestry. 3(2): View abstract here
Pradeep Chaudhry and G Murtem (2015). Role of sacred groves, value education and spirituality in conserving biodiversity with special reference to Arunachal Pradesh state of India. International Journal of Society Systems Science. 7(2): 151-180. View abstract here
Shashi Kumar and Pradeep Chaudhry (2015): Ecosystem services valuation of the forests of Arunachal Pradesh State, India. Brazilian Journal of Biological Sciences, 2(4) 369-375. View article here.
Shashi Kumar, Yogesh and Pradeep Chaudhry (2015): Tourism recreational value of Biological park, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, India. e-Review of Tourism Research, 12(5/6) 263-280. View article here.
· Pradeep Chaudhry and V. P Tewari (2016): Estimating recreational value of Mahatama Gandhi Marine National Park, Andaman and Nicobar islands, India. Interdisciplinary Environmental Review. 17(1): 47-59. View abstract here
· Pradeep Chaudhry and G Murtem (2016): An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by the tribes of Upper Suban siri district of Arunachal Pradesh, India. American Journal of Ethnomedicine. 3(3): 1-16. View abstract here
· Anamika Avni and Pradeep Chaudhry (2016): Urban vegetation and air pollution mitigation: some issues from India. Chinese Journal of Urban and Environmental Studies. Article in Press. View abstract here
· Pradeep Chaudhry (2016) The Aesthetic Value of Trees, Boulevards, Man-made Lake and Urban Parks/Gardens in the Planned City of Chandigarh, India. Research and Reviews: Journal of Social Sciences. 2(2): 08-11. View article here
· G.Murtem and Pradeep Chaudhry (2016): An ethnobotanical note on wild edible plants of Upper Eastern Himalaya, India. Brazilian Journal of Biological Sciences,3(5): 63-81. View article here
· Pradeep Chaudhry, Shashi Kumar and Yogesh (2016) Valuing Ecosystem Services: A case study of Pakke Tiger Reserve of Arunachal Pradesh, India. Journal of Regional Development and Planning. 5(1): 1-14. View article here
· Pradeep Chaudhry and G.Murtem (2016): Biodiversity conservation through totem, taboo and magico-religious beliefs in the eastern Himalaya of India: an ethno botanical study. Interdisciplinary Environmental Review. 17(3/4): 261-285. View abstract here
· Pradeep Chaudhry and Sangeeta Chaudhry (2017): A Change of era or an irreversible end of human civilization on anvil ? A view point from spiritual and scientific perspectives. International educational scientific research journal. 12(3): 46-51. View article here.
· Pradeep Chaudhry and G.Murtem (2017): An ethnobotanical note of the plant species used by the local tribes for dwelling purposes in the eastern Himalaya of India and some forest management related pressing issues. Ecological Question. 27(3): 52-64. View article here
· Anushiv Rajpoot and Pradeep Chaudhry (2018): Green economics and value chain analysis of a cultivated medicinal plant (Pipla) from India. International Journal of Green Economics. 12(1): 1-17. View abstract her
· Jaideep S Maan and Pradeep Chaudhry (2019): People and protected areas: some issues from India. Animal Biodiversity and Conservation. 42(1): 79-90. View article here
· Navneet Dimri and Pradeep Chaudhry (2019): Cash heavy to cash lite Indian society: A case study from rural northern Indian state. Current research journal of social sciences & humanities.1(2): 80-87. View article here
· Abhishek Gawande and Pradeep Chaudhry (2019): Environmental and social impacts of wind energy: a view point with reference to India. Ecological Question. 30(2):1-15. View article here
· Pradeep Chaudhry (2019): Sustainable valuation of urban green infrastructure: a case of evidence based policy making from India. Interdisciplinary Environmental Review. 20(10: 1-6. View abstract here
· Abhishek Gawande and Pradeep Chaudhry (2019): Environmental and social impacts of solar energy: A view point with reference to India. Jharkhand Journal of Development and Management Studies. 17(2): 8115-8125. View article here
· N K Dheerendra Patnaik, Kunal Sharma and Pradeep Chaudhry. Kaziranga National Park of India: Some wildlife and tourism management related pressing issues. Jharkhand Journal of Development and Management Studies. 17(2): 8127-8141. View article here
· Adrija Roy, Vicky Yadav and Pradeep Chaudhry (2019): Assessing flow benefits of protected areas of central India:A case study from Maharashtra state of India. International Journal of Sustainable Society. 11(1):65-78. View abstract here
· Varsha Sasi, Karnik Priyansh and Pradeep Chaudhry (2019): Ecotourism in Periyar Tiger reserve: Tourists'perception. Field Forester. V(II): 305-309. View article here.
· Abhinav Banthiya and Pradeep Chaudhry (2019): Effect of socio-political conditions on the protected area with special reference to Manas National Park. Field Forester. V(II): 218-227. View article here
· Adrija Roy, Vicky Yadav and Pradeep Chaudhry (2019):Protected areas of central India and livelihood issues of nearby community. Field Forester. V(II): 237-242. View article here
· Vivek K Panwar and Pradeep Chaudhry (2019): Major challenges and issues related to wildlife management in Kanha National Park, India. Ecological Questions. 30(3): 79-86. View article here
· Gone Arpana Keren, Pradeep Chaudhry, Atul Sharma and Sudeep Singh (2019): Comparison of the carbon sequestration potential of young Tectona grandis L. f. (Teak) and Dendrocalamus strictus (Roxb.) Nees (Bamboo) plantations in the landscape of central India. Ecological Questions. 30(4): 1-14. View article here
· Dugaya D, Srirag S,Pandey A K,Paul A,Shukla D D, Deo K, Sharma N, Verma S,Nagaria S,Guhaprasad S and Chaudhry P (2020): Carbon sequestration potential of trees planted along roadsides: A case from Bhopal city, India. International Journal of Environment.9(2): 104-119. View article here
· Dugay D, Kiran P V, Singh R K, Kaur M and Chaudhry P (2020): Phytosociological observations on tree species diversity of an urban tropical dry deciduous forest of central India. Advances in Forestry Science. 7(3): 1121-1130. View article here
· Dugaya D, Rana Y S, Negi M S,Singh V P and Chaudhry P (2020): Creating forest from wasteland. Tropical Forest Update. 29(4): 14-17. View article here.https://www.itto.int/direct/topics/topics_pdf_download/topics_id=6644&no=1&disp=inline#page=14
· Saha S, Chaudhry P and Chowdhury S (2020): Transition to clean Energy in a Tribal Community of Eastern India: Success or Failure. Jharkhand Journal of Development and Management Studies. 18(1&2): 8425-8446. View article here
· Shamli Sood, Shweta Sharma and Pradeep Chaudhry (2020): Role of protected areas in developing local economy: A case involving Kanha Tiger Reserve, India. Jharkhand Journal of Development and management Studies. 18(3&4): 8553-8570. View article here
· Karmakar S, Pradhan B S, Bhardwaj A, Pavan B K, Chaturvedi R and Chaudhry P (2020): Assessment of above and below ground carbon pools in a tropical dry deciduous forest ecosystem of Bhopal, India. Chinese Journal of Urban and Environmental Studies. 8(4): View abstract here.
Shweta Sharma, Shamli Sood and Pradeep Chaudhry (2020): Protected areas, tourism economy and employment generation: A case study from India. Ecological Questions. 31(1): 23-33. View article here
Vikram Shree Vyas and Pradeep Chaudhry (2020): Livelihood generation potential of aromatic plants in northeast India: A case study involving Patchouli - Pogostemon cablin (Blanco) Bentham. My Forest. 56(4): 37-54. View article here
P Patricia, S Arya, Tripti P Verma, Akash Sharma and Pradeep Chaudhry (2021): Ecotourism opportunities and conservation challenges: A case study involving some lesser known protected areas of central India landscape. Asian Journal of Conservation Biology. 10(1): 46-55. View article here
Abhay Kumar Patil, Vijay Kumar and Pradeep Chaudhry (2021): Ecotourism dependence of forest fringe communities on threatened and near threatened medicinal trees of Madhya Pradesh - the largest forest cover state of central India. Ecological Questions 32(3): 1-23. View article here
Chapters in books/magazines/newsletters/occasional papers
Pradeep Chaudhry and V.P. Tewari (2005) Estimating Use Value - a case study of Mahatama Gandhi Marine National Park, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India. pp. 200-207. In: V.P. Tewari and R.L. Srivastava (eds.). Multipurpose Trees in the Tropics: Management and Improvement Strategies. Scientific Publishers, Jodhpur (India), pp. 762.
Pradeep Chaudhry (2007). Economic valuation of urban greenery: a case study of Chandigarh (India) city. City Matters Magazine. An on line magazine on urban issues.
R.L.Srivastava, Pradeep Chaudhry, Arvind Apte and Pramod Kumar (2008) Sustainable NTFP management for self employment: A case study from Pratapgarh Forest Division, Rajasthan. pp 23-33.In: S.S.Negi, R.K.Srivastava and Ombir Singh (Eds.). Proceedings of the National Workshop on Role of Forestry in Employment Generation and Rural Development (29-30 August 2006). Forest Research Institute, P.O. New Forest, Dehradun (India), pp.276.
Pradeep Chaudhry, R.L. Srivastava & A. Apte (2009) Successful demonstration of Urban Forestry model in Jodhpur city & Strategies for extension in other urban areas of arid region. In: C.S.Dange and Seema Kumar (eds.). Forestry Research Extension: Challenges & Strategies. Scientific Publishers, Jodhpur, India
NTFPs support livelihoods in Aravali hills of Rajasthan, India .Voices from the forests. Edition 16, Sep-2008 (a biannual newsletter available at www.ntfp.org)
Tourism recreational value of Chandigarh's Rock garden. Tourism Review On -line Magazine VIII/2008, August 2008. Available at http://www.tourism-review.com/magazine/php
Urban forests & open green spaces: Lessons for Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Occasional Paper No 1/2010, available here
Pradeep Chaudhry and Vindhya P. Tewari (2010). Urban Greenery towards environmental improvement and sustainability. pp 625-634. In: S. R. Garg (ed.). Environmental Security: Human and Animal Health. IBDC Publishers, Lucknow (India). pp 635.
Pradeep Chaudhry (2011). Black money and corruption in India: Necessary evils to survive? In:J. M. Carcillo (ed.). Developing Economies: Innovation, Investment and Sustainability.Nova Publishers,New York, USA (accepted).
Andaman & Nicobar Islands: An emerging eco-tourism hotspot. Tourism Review on-line Magazine, March 2011. View article here.
Jha KK and Chaudhry P (2018). Unravelling the Complexity of Protected Area Management in Two Developing Countries: Issues of Human Displacement and Wildlife Conflict. In: Geomatics and Consrvation Biology. Editor: Michael O'Neal Campbell. Nova Science Publishers, New York, USA.
Ballal A, Dalal M, Antil R, Vijayan V, Kumar A, Desadla R, Vyas V S and Chaudhry P (2020). Biomass & Carbon storage in Hardwickia Binata Roxb. plantation in IIFM Bhopal campus. Me & MY EARTH (Quarterly magazine). 4(14): 12-14.
Presentations in national & international seminars/workshop/conferences
R.Prasad, R.K. Gupta & P. Chaudhry (2000). Socio economic aspects of people's participation in forestry in arid region of western Rajasthan. In proceedings of National Seminar on “Sustainable forest management thru people's participation”- Tropical forest research institute, Jabalpur, India, Feb.6-7, 2000.
R. L. Srivastava, N. Bala, G. Singh and P. Chaudhry (2005). Grassland development strategies dovetailed with planner's perspective in dry region of India. Paper presented in the workshop on 'Grassland Management -Gene Pool Conservation' organised by forest department, Rajasthan at Jaipur from 26-28th September 2005.
Pradeep Chaudhry, R.L. Srivastava (2006). Estimating use value of Urban Forestry-A study on Chandigarh City. Presented in XII Silvicultural Conference, 1-3 Feb., 2006 at FRI, Dehradun.
Pradeep Chaudhry, R.L. Srivastava (2006). Non-market economic benefits of Chandigarh city's urban forestry- A case study from residents' point of view. Presented in National seminar on TOF: Potential for Socio-economics & ecological development, 25-26 April, 2006 at CII Auditorium, Chandigarh.
Pradeep Chaudhry and V.P.Tewari, Scientist-E participated in an international conference under EU-INDIA ECCP-NETFOP PROJECT held at FRI, Dehradun between 13-15, December, 2006 on “Planted Forests-Ecosystem Goods & Services” and presented research paper on Urban Forestry, Chandigarh
Pradeep Chaudhry (2007) “Use value of urban parks, gardens, including Rock Garden, Chandigarh- a case study”. Presented in an international conference at Rock Garden, Chandigarh, Diamond jubilee celebrations on Nov 8th, 2007 (www.nekchandconference.org)
Pradeep Chaudhry (2008). “Role of NTFPs in rural economy and their assessment in Aravali region of Rajasthan”. Paper presented in the National workshop on “Prospects and perspectives of forest resources of India: Structuring the present for future” held at College of Horticulture and Forestry at Jhalawar, Rajasthan, India on 3rd and 4th March, 2008
Pradeep Chaudhry (2008). “Sustaining urban Parks & Gardens: a case study of Chandigarh city of India”. Paper presented on the theme of urban governance and sustainability at the third international conference on Public Policy and Management held at IIM, Bangalore on Aug 4th - 6th, 2008.
Pradeep Chaudhry (2010). "Public Perception and Values -Research on People's Perception and Behavior Regarding Nature in Cities -Translating Values into Appropriate Policies and Laws - an Indian Perspective". Paper presented in the international conference on urban forests and biodiversity, held at India International Centre, New Delhi on 25-26 Feb, 2010.
Rao, A.N and Chaudhry Pradeep (2010). "Orchid diversity of North East Himalayas with special reference to Arunachal Pradesh: Present status, threats and conservation strategies". Paper presented in the International Workshop on Mountain Biodiversity and Impacts of Climate Change with special reference to Himalayan Biodiversity Hotspot held at G.B.Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development, Kosi-Katarmal, Almora on Dec 6-8, 2010.
Other relevant information:
Underwent three months advanced forestry training course on “Forest Valuation” under World Bank fellowship at University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada during 2000-01.
Attended two weeks training at Syracuse University, USA in April 2014 as part of training programme organised by Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy , Dehradun
Attended three weeks ITTO training workshop at Kualalumpur, Malaysia during 14 April 1997 to 03 May 1997.
Acted as reviewer for reviewing research articles in “Indian Forester”, a monthly forestry journal published by Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, India.
Acted as reviewer for international refereed journals like “Journal of Environmental Management”, "Cities" , "Tourism Management", "Urban Forestry & Urban Greening", "Land Use Policy", all being Elsevier's journal and "Environmental Conservation", a CAMBRIDGE JOURNAL.