Founder & Chief Executive
Dr. Waseem Ahmad Khan

Dr. Waseem Ahmad Khan

Founder & Chief Executive, Pakistan Forests Recovery Program (PFRP)

Dr. Waseem Ahmad Khan is a wildlife ecologist and biodiversity specialist with more than two decades of experience in conservation, ecological research and environmental consulting. He is the visionary behind the Pakistan Forests Recovery Program, working to restore forest ecosystems, support climate resilience and empower local communities across Pakistan.

Key Professional Highlights

  • PhD in Zoology (Wildlife Ecology & Management).
  • 25+ years of experience in wildlife surveys and ecological assessments.
  • Former Chairman, Department of Wildlife & Ecology, UVAS Lahore.
  • Consultant for the World Bank, ADB, WAPDA, WWF and national agencies.
  • Conducted 200+ national and international wildlife surveys.
  • Author or co-author of 70+ research papers, books and biodiversity plans.
  • Supervisor of PhD, MPhil and MSc theses in wildlife sciences.
  • Popular science communicator and YouTube content creator.

Biography

Throughout his career, Dr. Khan has combined scientific research with community-based conservation. He has led biodiversity assessments in remote regions, designed biodiversity action plans for protected areas, and advised government agencies on ecosystem management and wildlife protection.

“Planting trees is not only about increasing forest cover; it is about protecting biodiversity, securing livelihoods and leaving a healthier country for future generations.”

Qualifications & Experience

Academic Qualifications

  • PhD – Zoology (Wildlife Ecology & Management), University of the Punjab.
  • MPhil – Zoology, Government College University Lahore.
  • MSc – Zoology, University of the Punjab.
  • MSc – Applied Environmental Sciences, University of the Punjab.
  • BSc – Zoology, Botany, Chemistry, University of the Punjab.

Selected Professional Roles

  • Consultant Wildlife Ecologist for international development agencies.
  • Associate Professor & Chairman, Department of Wildlife & Ecology, UVAS.
  • Wildlife Ecologist, Pakistan Wildlife Foundation.
  • Coordinator, Environmental Education Programs (WWF Pakistan).
  • Scientific Research Officer for international conservation foundations.
  • Principal / teacher and academic leader in higher education.

Publications & Technical Outputs

Dr. Khan has produced an extensive body of scientific and technical work:

  • Books on Pakistan’s wildlife and amphibians.
  • Dozens of research papers in international journals.
  • Management plans for protected areas.
  • Biodiversity action plans and EIA reports.
  • Over 200 wildlife survey and monitoring reports.

A complete list of publications is available in his detailed CV.

Organizations Served & Consultancy

Dr. Khan has provided consultancy to a wide range of institutions, including government departments, conservation NGOs, international donors and engineering firms. These include wildlife and forest departments across Pakistan, WWF-Pakistan, IUCN-Pakistan, World Bank, Asian Development Bank and many others.

Contact

A full CV in PDF format can be shared with partners and stakeholders on request.

Download Full CV(PDF)