Tropical Forest Research Institute

This division includes three important discipline of forestry i.e. Silviculture, Agroforestry and Non Wood Forest Products.

Silviculture and Forest Management : The activities of this discipline are development of seed technology, seed eco-physiology, nursery and planting techniques of commercially important species, and regeneration of forest species, assessment of silvicultural management systems.

Agroforestry : The division engaged in developing agro forestry models for improving land use in various agro-climate regions based on different tree-crop production systems, their spatial geometry, production of goods and services and their ecological impact. At present, various agroforestry models like Silvi-agri, Silvi-horti-agri, Silvi-medicinal, Silvi-pastoral, Agri-lac culture was developed by the division.

Non Wood Forest Products : The main activities of this discipline are to carryout research on various aspects of Non-Wood Forest Products viz. conservation, cultivation, sustainable harvesting and value addition of NWFPs including medicinal and aromatic plants, biologically active phyto-chemicals, gums, mucilage, dyes, fibre yielding species, tree borne oilseeds of forest origin and biofuel.

Mandate

The research priority of the division is to develop a site specific Agroforestry model which is socio-economically viable and acceptable by the farmers residing nearby. Also to develop seed technology of RET and economically important tree species as well as to develop agro technique, sustainable harvesting, processing and value addition of Non timber forest products including medicinal and aromatic plants .

Activities

Research

Since last two decades the Division was engaged in Conservation and Management of timber as well as non timber species and on Agroforestry models , the details are as given below:-

Development of Agroforestry system based on economically valuable timber ( Teak, Gmelina, Subabul, Bijasal, Bamboo and Melia bubia ) and horticulture plants (guava) for Madhya Pradesh.
Empowering tribal community by cultivation and processing of LAC.
Development of Gmelina based agroforestry system in Madhya Pradesh.
Capacity building on seed and nursery technology and Plantation techniques for prioritized species of Chhattisgarh state.
Training on collection, primary processing and post harvest management of NTFPs in Madhya Pradesh.
Impact assessment of Agroforestry System existing in farmers field of Madhya Pradesh
Selection and evaluation of Haldina cordifolia.
Impact of forest enrichment on natural forests of Sal and Bamboo.
Study on the ecology of survival of seeds of rare species of India.
Conservation of rare species Stereospermum suveolensis in Madhya Pradesh.
Studies on RET species and its value addition.

Trainings

Training on 'Agroforestry' to IFS Officers.
Training on 'Agroforestry' to the farmers, Women SHGs and SFDs.
GSDP training programme on ' Small botanical garden' and 'Value addition and marketing of NTFPs'.
One week training on 'Agroforestry Systems' to the graduate level students of Forestry
One week Summer and Winter course on 'Agroforestry' for Graduate students of Agriculture and Forestry University of Madhya Pradesh ,Chhattisgarh and Prayagraj.
Dissertation program (Six month & three month) for Post Graduate and Graduate students.
One week training on 'Analytical tools' for postgraduate and graduate students.
One week training on 'Instrumentation Techniques' for postgraduate and graduate students.
TRIFED funded Special training programme on 'Collection, primary processing and post harvest management of NTFPs for NTFP gatherer and farmers.
Two days training on HPTLC.

Consultancy - Nil

Ongoing Projects

S. No.	Name of the project	Principal investigator	Project duration	Funding Agency
1	Development of Gmelina based agroforestry system in Madhya Pradesh	Dr. Nanita Berry Head & Scientist - E	4 years (From January, 2017 to March, 2021)	ICFRE
2	Popularization of improved var. of Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) de Wit. based agroforestry system	Dr. Nanita Berry Head & Scientist - E	3 years (From September, 2018 to August, 2021)	MPSFD, Bhopal (M.P.)
3	Capacity building on seed and nursery technology and Plantation techniques for prioritized species of Chhattisgarh state.	Dr. Nanita Berry Head & Scientist - E	3 years (From February, 2019 to January, 2022)	CAMPA, C.G.
4	Promotion of Bamboo based Agroforestry System for economic upliftment and livelihood security of farmers in Madhya Pradesh	Dr. Nanita Berry Head & Scientist - E	4 years (From July, 2019 to June, 2023)	NABARD, Bhopal (M.P.)
5	Empowering tribal communities through Lac cultivation in M.P.	Dr. Nanita Berry Head & Scientist - E	5 year (2013 – 2017, extended upto 2021)	MPSFD, Bhopal (M.P.)
6	Bamboo Demo Plantation	Dr. Nanita Berry Head & Scientist - E	3 years (2019-2022)	BTSG
7	Capacity building on collection, primary processing and post harvest management of NTFPs in Madhya Pradesh	Dr. Nanita Berry Head & Scientist - E	2 years (2018-2020)	MPSFD, Bhopal (M.P.)
8	Impact assessment of Agroforestry System existing in farmers field of Madhya Pradesh	Dr. Nanita Berry Head & Scientist - E	2 years (From April, 2018 to March, 2020)	ICFRE
9	Selection and Evaluation of Haldina cordifolia for Higher Wood Productivity	Dr. S. Saravanan Scientist-F	2019-2024	ICFRE
10	Impact of Silviculture systems on the natural forests of Chhattisgarh with special reference to Sal and Bamboo	Dr. S. Saravanan Scientist-F	2019-2022	CAMPA, Chhatttisgarh
11	Studies on maturation and viability of seeds of five important tropical species: Adina cordifolia, Mitragyna parviflora, Lannea coromandelica, Ougeinia oojeinensis and Anogeissus acuminata for effective collection and seed storage.	Dr. M. Kundu Scientist - F	4 Years (From April 2016 to March 2020. Extended upto March,2021)	ICFRE
12	Studies on quality of nursery seedlings and its relation to outplanting performance of Dalbergia latifolia and Pterocarpus marsupium	Dr. M. Kundu Scientist-F	4 years (From September, 2018 to August ,2022)	MPSFD, Bhopal (M.P.)
13	Study on ecophysiology of seed germination and seedling survival for restoration of natural regeneration of four threatened/ rare species of Central India	Dr. M. Kundu Scientist-F	5 years (From January, 2017 to March , 2022)	ICFRE
14	Investigation on variations and domestication of Curculigo orchioides Gaertn. (Kali Musli) in Madhya Pradesh	Dr. H. O. Saxena Scientist - D	4 years (From September, 2018 to August,2020)	MPSFD, Bhopal (M.P.)
15	Standardization of harvesting time and post harvesting techniques of Helicteris isora (Marorphali) and Mucuna pruriens (Kaunch)	Dr. H. O. Saxena Scientist - D	2 years (From September, 2018 to August,2020)	MPSFD, Bhopal (M.P.)
16	Identification of prominent locations and best populations of Terminalia chebula (Harra) and Anogeissus latifolia (Dhawda) in Madhya Pradesh in terms of their active chemical ingredients	Dr. H. O. Saxena Scientist - D	3 years (From January, 2019 to January, 2022)	MPSFD, Bhopal (M.P.)
17	Selection of CPTs, standardization of collection practices and quality evaluation of Gum karaya (Stercularia urens) in Chhattisgarh state	Dr. H. O. Saxena Scientist - D	3 years (From February, 2019 to January, 2022)	CAMPA, C.G.
18	Investigations on active chemical ingredients and propagation of critically endangered species Dillenia pentagyna Roxb. for its conservation in Madhya Pradesh	Dr. H. O. Saxena Scientist - D	2 years (From February, 2020 to January, 2022)	MPSFD, Bhopal (M.P.)
19	Conservation of rare species Stereospermum suaveolensa in Madhya pradesh	Dr. H. O. Saxena Scientist - D	2.5 years (From April, 2018 to Septembr, 2020)	MPSFD, Bhopal (M.P.)
20	Exploration of adhesive materials for incense sticks from the plant species	Dr. S. C. Biswas Scientist - D	2 years (From January, 2019 to January, 2021 )	MPSFD, Bhopal (M.P.)

All India Coordinated Research Projects

S. No.	Name of the project	Principal investigator	Project duration	Funding Agency
1	All India coordinated research project on bamboo	Dr. Nanita Berry Head & Scientist - E	5 years (2019 - 2025)	ICFRE
2	Conservation, improvement, management and promotion of sandalwood (Santalum album) cultivation in India	Dr. Nanita Berry Head & Scientist - E	5 years (2019 - 2025)	ICFRE
3	Enhancement of fodder availability and quality to reduce unsustainable grazing in the forests	Dr. Nanita Berry Head & Scientist - E	5 years (2019 - 2025)	ICFRE
4	Silvicultural interventions for productivity enhancement and carbon sequestration in plantations of important tree speceis	Dr. Nanita Berry Head & Scientist - E	5 years (2019 - 2025)	ICFRE
5	Development of package practices on Gmelina arborea Roxb. (Khamer or Gamhar) in selected regions of India	Dr. Nanita Berry Head & Scientist - E	5 years (2019 - 2025)	ICFRE
6	National Program for Conservation and Development of FGR	Dr. Nanita Berry Head & Scientist - E	5 years (2019 - 2025)	ICFRE
7	National Program for Conservation and Development of FGR	Dr. M. Kundu Scientist - F	5 years (2019 - 2025)	ICFRE
8	Conservation and sustainable management of wild edible fruiting species	Dr. M. Kundu Scientist - F	5 years (2019 - 2025)	ICFRE
9	Developing seed testing and seed storage protocols and nursery techniques of selected forestry species from diverse forest types	Dr. M. Kundu Scientist - F	5 years (2019 - 2025)	ICFRE
10	Assessment and monitoring of invasive alien species in India and formulation of strategies for management of key invasive alien plant species in different regions of country	Dr. S. Saravanan Scientist - F	5 years (2019 - 2025)	ICFRE
11	Testing and development of clones and seed sources of Casuarina for difference planting environments and end-use applications	Dr. S. Saravanan Scientist - F	5 years (2019 - 2025)	ICFRE
12	Genetic improvement of Azadirachta indica A. Juss. (Neem)	Dr. H. O. Saxena Scientist - D	5 years (2019 - 2025)	ICFRE
13	Sustainable management of NTFPs through conservation and value addition	Dr. H. O. Saxena Scientist - D	5 years (2019 - 2025)	ICFRE
14	Estimation of demand and supply of earthen timber and fodder in India	Dr. S. C. Biswas Scientist - D	5 years (2019 - 2025)	ICFRE
15	Bioprospecting for industrial utilization of lesser known forest plants	Dr. S. C. Biswas Scientist - D	5 years (2019 - 2025)	ICFRE
16	Evaluation of fruits of Carissa carandas for the nutritional value and develop value added products for economics enhancement of forest dependents	Dr. S. C. Biswas Scientist - D	5 years (2019 - 2025)	ICFRE

Contact

Smt. Neelu Singh

Head & Scientist – G

Silviculture, Forest Management & Agroforestry Division

Tropical Forest Research Institute, Jabalpur (M.P.)

Telephone – 0761-2840007

Email ID - hod_sfma_tfri@icfre.gov.in, singhn@icfre.gov.in