His Expertise…
His areas of expertise are cacti, orchids, anthuriums, exclusive flower arrangements and the living art of bonsai. He is an expert on plant propagation, specific care and miniaturization. He also specializes in hard landscaping viz. insertions of pavements, rock gardens, flowerbeds, water bodies, colour co-ordinated plant material and the art of drawing attention to focal points in a garden.

His Clients…
His clients includes hotels, personal bungalows, public places and schools.

His Journey till here…

He is a pioneer in Goa in creating awareness for the ancient art of Bonsai. He has displayed his exhaustive collection at numerous plant shows including his last exhibition BONSAI-2001 that was held at Margao. He had the privilege of having His Excellency Shri. Mohd. Fazal, Ex-Governor of Goa to inaugurate his BONSAI-2000 Exhibition held in Panjim. He also had the privilege of having the world renowned Masters of Bonsai in India, Mr. NIKUNJ PAREKH & Mrs. JYOTI PAREKH to view his works of art. He has been the recipient of numerous prizes and awards for his entries in several categories at plant competitions. At the Plant Utsav-2001 held at Kala Academy, Campal, he won 16 prizes (Scroll of Merit) for his entries, the highest number to be won so far, thus bagging the Maria de Graca Filomena e Figueredo Champions Trophy! At the Plant Utsav 2002 held at Church Square Garden, Panjim in association with the Panjim Municipal Council, Daniel retained the Champions Trophy by winning 16 prizes for the second consecutive year. Further he retained the champions trophy in 2005 held in Mapusa.

His Other Side…
He has several articles in leading local dailies, radio and television talk shows to his credit and has made academic contributions to journals in Goa. He is a member of the Bombay Natural History Society, World Wild Fund for Nature among others and is often invited to judge floral design and garden competitions in Goa.

Academically, he holds a Masters Degree in Botany through research from the Mumbai University where he had uncommonly chosen to carry out research work on the genus Anthurium. His pioneering contribution in this area has since become a landmark research work for subsequent researchers.

Job experience as Botanist

Worked as a Botanist at BHAVAN’S BOTANICAL GARDEN, Andheri (W), Mumbai from July 1993 - 1996.

Freelance Professional Projects Undertaken

• Hotels

1. Sonesta inns - candolim
2. Angel Resorts - Porvorim

3. Royal Goan Beach Club - Baga
4. Goa Marriott - Miramar
5. Lazy Lagoon - Arpora
6. Joie  De Vivre Goa   - Nagao
7. Presa  De Goa - Nagao
8. Santana beach Resorts - Candolim
9. Zuri - Saloon and Spa - Arpora

• Private Bungalows

1. Geeta & Late. Frank Simoes -Candolim
2. Remo Fernandes - Siolim
3. Guida Shaikh - Dona Paula
4. Mrs. Bhise - Dona Paula
5. Mr. Ajay Shrivastav -  Assagao
6. Judy/ Luis Tavora - Nagoa
7. Deepak Rajani - Dona Paula
8. Silvie Albuquere - Althino Panjim
9. Leo Lamos - Fort Aquada
10. Ajay Agarwal - Reis Magos
11. Gaurish Dhond - Miramar

• Real Estate Developers

1. Model Constructions - Panjim
2. Landscape Developers - Panjim

Exhibitions and Solo Displays

• Solo BONSAI DISPLAYS for Green Heritage Eco- Club at SFX School, Siolim.
• BONSAI ‘99 exhibition held at Sonesta Inns, Candolim from 2nd to 5th of December, 1999. Inaugurated by Ex- Chief Minister, Shri. Francisco Sardinha. Of Goa.
• Solo Bonsai collection for a Plant Show in Margao organised by Lion’s Club, Avedem.
• BONSAI 2000 exhibition held at Institute Menezes Braganza, Panjim from 30th to 3rd of November 2000. Inaugurated by His Excellency Governor of Goa, Shri. Mohd. Fazal.
  
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• Solo Bonsai collection for the Botanical Society of Goa Plant Utsav, 2000 in Campal.
• BONSAI 2001 exhibition held at Clube Harmonia, Margao. Inaugurated by renowned musician Mr. Remo Fernandes.
• Solo Bonsai collection at Plant Utsav, 2001 in Kala Academy.
• Solo Bonsai collection at Plant Utsav, 2002 at the Panjim Church Square Garden.
• Art chamber Calangute 2003- ” Juxtapositions”.
• Displayed his exotic plants at Plant Utsav 2003 Panjim.
• Displayed his Bonsai collection at Festival Of Arts ‘2004 Panjim.

Workshops and Training Programs attended

• Attended a day long Agricultural Workshop at World Trade Centre, Mumbai, conducted by BOMBAY SHALOM: The India Israel Centre in 1994.
• Successfully completed a course in Plant tissue culture at Modern College, Pune, in 1995.
• Completed Basic course in BONSAI under the guidance if Mrs. JYOTI NIKUNJ PAREKH, Grant Road, Mumbai, in 1995.
• Completed the Advanced Course in BONSAI under the guidance of MRS. RUPA and SUJAY SHAH at Lokhandwala Complex, Mumbai, in 1996 This course was also conducted by Mrs. JYOTI NIKUNJ PAREKH, Grant Road in 2001.
• Attended a Workshop on Mushroom training Programme held by Goa State Horticulture Corporation Ltd. in March 1998.
• Attended a 2-day seminar at Goa University (Advances in Plant Sciences) in 1999.
• Attended a 2-day Oasis contemporary Floral Design Workshop conducted by Alan Randell - Smith, of Australia at Hotel Mandovi in 1999.

Academic Build Up

Organizational Activity

Keys

• Member of the “BOTANICAL SOCIETY OF GOA, c/o NIO - Dona Paula.
• Member of the NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE FRIENDS OF THE TREES.
• Member of the FRIENDS OF THE ROSES, Mumbai.
• Member of the NICHIN BONSAI, Indo- Japanese Association, Mumbai.
• Member of the BOMBAY NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY (BNHS), Mumbai.

Extra curricular activities

• 1st place in Badminton, Tiswadi Taluka, Goa.
• 1st place in Badminton, North District, Goa.
• 2nd place in Badminton, State Level, Goa.
  
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• Certificate of Merit in Athletics, Dramatics and Debate Competitions.
• Completed the orientation programme on “ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE” - sponsored by the Ministry of Environment and Forest, N ew Delhi.
• Judged the Flower Arrangement Competition held by Oasis Floral Foam at the Menezes Braganza Hall, Panjim in 1998.
• Judged the Flower Arrangement Competition at the Fun & Food Fete, organised by Our Lady of the Rosary High School, Dona Paula, in 1998.
• Curated a museum in North Goa. Kalliz.
• Acted in the movie called “Grace , Guts and Glory”. Life of St. Francics Xavier.

Competition Success!

Lectured at

1. Govt college of arts science and commerce. At Sanquelim 1998 Title Bonsai.
2. Govt collge of arts science & commerce Khandola 2001 Title Landscaping.
3. Dhempe college of arts and science Miramar 2001 Title Landscaping.
4. Shree damodar higher sec school 2001 Title Bonsai.
5. Sacred heart high school 2001Title Landscaping.
6. TB Cunha Higher Secondary School 2001  Title Bonsai.
7. Peoples movement for civic action caritas hall Panjim Title Inculcating a Sense of Greenery in Young Minds 2003.
8. Don bosco higher secondary school Panjim 2003 Title Environmental Education.
9. Institute of hotel management and catering Porvorim 2004 Title Indoor Plants.
10. St xaviers college Mapusa 2004 Title Anthurium.

Often invited as a judge for flower competitions and plant competitions in Goa.

Moderator at

1. St Xavier college natural area tourism 2008 international center Dona Paula.
2. Don Bosco college along with Goa tourism title green sustainable tourism old Gmc complex 2008.