The division undertakes comprehensive research across key forestry domain, emphasizing silvicultural practices, integrated agroforestry systems, development and conservation of non-timber forest products (NTFPs). Since 1991 the divisional scientists and foresters made a significant contribution to generating scientific information and mitigating several silvicultural problems of tropical forests of central India. The division carries out research work on the development of nursery techniques of tree species, seed germination protocol, sustainable harvesting of NTFPs protocol, production of bioproducts, forest community developments, region specific agroforestry models and monitoring and evaluation of plantations. The division also suggested the suitable plantation models for rejuvenation of river Narmada River through forestry intervention, which is a lifeline for more than 50 million people from Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.The division is also conducting collaborative international and national multi-consortium research projects for strengthening the nation and solving the grassroots-level issues. These efforts aim to harness diverse expertise and resources, fostering innovative solutions that can be implemented effectively in local communities. By engaging with various stakeholders, the division seeks to ensure that the outcomes are sustainable and impactful.

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

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