Asmit Neupane

Bio

Advisor and Program

Marco Yanez
Forest Resources, University of Arkansas at Monticello

About

With a background in forestry from Nepal and current graduate research in the southern U.S., I’ve developed a deep interest in how forest ecosystems respond to climate change across diverse landscapes. This global perspective drives my passion for advancing climate-informed forest management that supports ecological resilience. As a Global Change Research Fellow, I am excited to grow as an interdisciplinary researcher and science communicator, while learning from a collaborative network of scientists and stakeholders. My research explores how forest species respond to climate stressors – work that aligns closely with SE CASC’s mission to support adaptation in the face of environmental change. Through this fellowship, I aim to strengthen the skills needed to bridge research and practice, particularly in climate-sensitive ecosystems such as floodplain forests. I hope to contribute my international outlook, commitment to applied science, and dedication to advancing forest resilience in a rapidly changing world.

Research Interests

My research investigates how bottomland red oak species, differing in flood tolerance, respond to climatic extremes such as drought and prolonged flooding. Using dendrochronology, stable isotope analysis, and historical climate data, I analyze species-specific growth responses and physiological stress signals to understand their resilience mechanisms. This work provides critical insights into how native hardwood species adapt to changing hydrological conditions in southeastern U.S. floodplain forests. The findings will inform climate-resilient forest management and species selection strategies, particularly for small landowners managing vulnerable ecosystems. My goal is to contribute to sustainable, evidence-based adaptation practices under increasing climate variability.