2010 SAMANT, Sher Singh (b. 1962) PhD,DSc, Director, Himalyan Forest Research Institute, Conifer Campus, Panthaghati, Shimla – 171009, HP; Res. Director’s Residence, Conifer Campus, Panthaghati, Shimla – 171009, HP; Tel: (0177) 2626778(O), 09816316318(M); Fax: 2626779; Email: ; ; ; Sp. Plant Taxonomy/Biodiversity Conservation and Management/Medicinal Plants Conservation.