Annual Report of Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education

ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15

Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education P. O. New Forest, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15 ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15 MkW- v’ouh dqekj] Hkk-o-ls- i;kZoj.k] ou ,oa tyok;q ifjorZu ea=ky;] Hkkjr ljdkj egkfuns’kd] Hkk-ok-v-f’k-i- Hkkjrh; okfudh vuqlU/kku ,oa f’k{kk ifj”kn~ rFkk dqykf/kifr] ou vuqlU/kku laLFkku fo’ofo|ky; ¼vkbZ ,l vks 9001%2000 izekf.kr laLFkk½ iks- vks- U;w QkWjsLV] nsgjknwu & 248 006 Dr. Ashwani Kumar, IFS Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Director General, ICFRE Government of India and Chancellor, FRI University Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (An ISO 9001 : 2000 Certified Organization) P.O. New Forest, Dehra Dun - 248006 FOREWORD

The Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), Dehradun has continued to make great strides in the field of forestry research, extension and education as in the past, in the face of innumerable challenges. The focus of the Council has always remained on people oriented research and related activities for achieving the larger goal of sustainable management and development of forestry resources in the country. Accordingly, the activities of the Council are essentially directed on achieving the targets deciphered in National Forest Policy along with providing viable environment friendly options for enhancing livelihood of the farmers and the rural poor. It is appropriate to mention here that the year 2014-15 was particularly eventful and challenging with a number of new developments in the Council. The long over due and much awaited 13th Sivicultural Conference was organised in November 2014 at Dehradun after a gap of eight years on the very Patron: relevant theme of 'Managing forests for multiple values' with side events on equally pertinent topics. The event was part of celebrations to mark 150 years of organised forestry in India. Besides, an Dr. Ashwani Kumar, IFS important international conference on “Wood is Good: Current Trends and Future Prospects in Wood Director General Utilization” was organized at Bengaluru as a part of golden jubilee celebrations of the establishment of Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education IWST, Bengaluru. Adding a feather in the cap of ICFRE, the Sustainable Land and Ecosystem Dehradun Management (SLEM) programme concluded successfully this year. A Coffee Table book on "Sustainable Land & Ecosystem Management: Some Best Practices from India" as part of the achievements of the SLEM project was released by Secretary, MoEF&CC, Government of India during 13th Sivicultural Conference. Further, the sixth National Report on Desertification, Land Degradation Editors: and Drought (DLDD) was prepared and submitted to UNCCD. Saibal Dasgupta, IFS, DDG (Extension), ICFRE The Council, in pursuance of its efforts to undertake quality research, approved 90 new projects for the Raja Ram Singh, IFS, ADG (M&Extn.), ICFRE year 2015-16. During 2014-15, however, research was conducted in only 239 on-going projects Ramakant Mishra, Scientist - B (M&Extn.), ICFRE including 143 externally aided projects. One of the significant outcomes of research in the Council has been the development and release of bio-pesticide formulations, 'Ento~fight Nasa'; 'Tricho - K' and 'Crawl Clean' for eco- friendly management of various insect pests. Wide range of consultancies were also taken up including those related with reclamation of degraded sites, environmental assessment of hydropower projects, development of R&R Plans etc. Published by: Media and Extension Division Apart from the above, a wide array of technologies, processes, models, protocols etc. were developed Directorate of Extension in the field of agroforestry, biotechnology, forest products, NWFP, tree improvement, silviculture, wood technology and environmental management practices by the Council to be extended to various end Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education users through trainings, workshops and awareness programmes and also as a part of activities under P.O. New Forest, Dehradun- 248 006 (Uttarakhand), India VVKs, demo villages, DTC scheme, tree growers melas and networking of VVKs with KVKs. In addition, two new research stations in Tamil Nadu and two Bamboo Treatment Centres in Tripura have been established this year. Printed at: I am sure that this Annual report will effectively provide an overview of the diverse activities of the Xpressions Print & Graphics Pvt Ltd Council during the year 2014-15 which will go a long way in implementing the findings of forestry research in various applied fields. Front Cover (from top to bottom): Progeny trial of Melia composita, Extraction of wood core sample, Growth data recording of biofertilizer treated seedlings, Tissue Culture Lab and Demarcating trees in the quadrats of Pench Tiger Reserve (Madhya Pradesh) (Dr. Ashwani Kumar) MkW- v’ouh dqekj] Hkk-o-ls- i;kZoj.k] ou ,oa tyok;q ifjorZu ea=ky;] Hkkjr ljdkj egkfuns’kd] Hkk-ok-v-f’k-i- Hkkjrh; okfudh vuqlU/kku ,oa f’k{kk ifj”kn~ rFkk dqykf/kifr] ou vuqlU/kku laLFkku fo’ofo|ky; ¼vkbZ ,l vks 9001%2000 izekf.kr laLFkk½ iks- vks- U;w QkWjsLV] nsgjknwu & 248 006 Dr. Ashwani Kumar, IFS Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Director General, ICFRE Government of India and Chancellor, FRI University Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (An ISO 9001 : 2000 Certified Organization) P.O. New Forest, Dehra Dun - 248006 FOREWORD

President ICFRE Society Shri Prakash Javadekar Hon’ble Minister Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Govt. of India

Chairman Board of Governors Shri Ashok Lavasa, IAS Secretary, MoEF&CC, GoI

Chief Executive ICFRE Society Dr. Ashwani Kumar Director General, ICFRE

Director Directorate of Education Directorate of Administration Directorate of Extension Directorate of Research International Cooperation Dr. Savita Dr. G.S. Goraya Dr. S.P. Singh Shri Saibal Dasgupta Dr. N.S. Bisht Deputy Director General Deputy Director General Deputy Director General Deputy Director General

Information Division of Media and Extension Secretary Division of Panchayat Divisions of Education Technology & Forestry Division of Biodiversity & Climate Change Shri Raja Ram Singh Dr. T.P. Singh Shri Vivek Khandekar & Human Dimensions & Recruitment Board Statistics Dr. Sushma Mahajan Shri Pramod Pant Asst. Director General Asst. Director General ICFRE Ms Kamal Preet Asst. Director General Asst. Director General Asst. Director General Division of Environment Management Division of Research Planning Shri Sudhir Kumar Dr. Vimal Kotiyal Asst. Director General Division of Administration Asst. Director General Mrs Neena Khandekar Asst. Director General Division of Monitoring & Evaluation Dr. S.P.S. Rawat Asst. Director General Division of Information Technology Division of Forestry Statistics Dr. Harish Kumar Shri Raman Nautiyal Head Head ICFRE INSTITUTES

FRI, Dehradun IFGTB, Coimbatore IWST, Bangalore AFRI, Jodhpur TFRI, Jabalpur RFRI, Jorhat HFRI, Shimla IFP, Ranchi IFB, Hyderabad Dr. Savita Shri R.S. Prashanth Dr. T.S. Rathore Shri N.K Vasu Dr. U. Prakasham Shri R.S.C Jayaraj Dr. V.P. Tewari Dr. S.A. Ansari Dr. G.R.S. Reddy Director Director Director Director Director Director Director Director Director

CSFER, Allahabad CFRHRD, Chhindwara ARCBR, Aizawl CFLE, Agartala Dr. Kumud Dubey Shri P. Subramanyam Shri Hans Raj Shri P.K. Kaushik Director Director Director Director (As on 30.11. 2015)

President ICFRE Society Shri Prakash Javadekar Hon’ble Minister Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Govt. of India

Chairman Board of Governors Shri Ashok Lavasa, IAS Secretary, MoEF&CC, GoI

Chief Executive ICFRE Society Dr. Ashwani Kumar Director General, ICFRE

CSFER, Allahabad CFRHRD, Chhindwara ARCBR, Aizawl CFLE, Agartala Dr. Kumud Dubey Shri P. Subramanyam Shri Hans Raj Shri P.K. Kaushik Director Director Director Director (As on 30.11. 2015)

1 Acknowledgment 4.List of abbreviations 11. 3.E-mail&Postal Addresses 2.RTI 1.MembersofBoardGovernors Annexures 10. BalanceSheet 9. Technology Administration andInformation 8. Forestry ExtensionforTaking ResearchtoPeople 7. . Forestry EducationandPolicy ResearchtoMeetEmerging 6. Forest GeneticResourceManagementandTree Improvement 5. . Forest andClimateChange 4. andEcologicalSecurity BiodiversityConservation 3. ManagingForests andForest Products forLivelihood 2. Introduction 1. Challenges Support andEconomicGrowth Support CONTENTS 142 137-141 135-136 132-134 131 131-141 95-130 87-94 67-86 59-66 49-58 43-48 27-42 07-26 01-06 ICFRE, a pioneer forestry research organization is involved in conducting strategic and applied research, education and extension National Capital Territory, Delhi and Union isolated phyto-polymers as eco-friendly bio- activities in six functional areas such Territory of Chandigarh, Uttarakhand and Uttar adhesives from Shorea robusta, Jatropha curcas, as (i) Managing Forests and Forest Pradesh. It studied the role of existing Madhuca indica, Mangifera indica, Curcuma Products for Livelihood Support and agroforestry systems on socio-economic status of angustifolia and Amorphophallus companulatus. Economic Growth (ii) Biodiversity villages in Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand and Himalayan Forest Research Institute (HFRI) has Conservation and Ecological North-West region of Uttar Pradesh. The Institute established germplasm of Ashtavarga plants in Security (iii) Forests and Climate established a common facility centre for bamboo the nursery beds at Potters Hill near Shimla. It Change (iv) Forest Genetic Resource processing and training. It also tested and has maintained 1.1 lakh nursery stocks of atish, Management and Tree Improvement proved that vacuum drying behavior of Cedrus chora and bankakri to promote cultivation of deodara and Dalbergia sissoo woods is more (v) Forestry Education and Policy medicinal plants by the farmers. economical as compared to traditional steam- Research to meet emerging heated drying. FRI has tested that the nano-clay Rain Forest Research Institute (RFRI) has challenges and (vi) taking research added to resin used in plywood preparation documented traditional knowledge of medicinal to people through eective enhanced the physical and mechanical plants from eleven Nepali villages from Sonitpur, extension mechanism. The properties of plywood. It developed suitability of Tinsukia and Dhemaji districts of Assam. It has highlights of the research combi-ply from Melia composita and poplar. It studied the physico-chemical properties of soil achievements of the organization has conducted histo-chemical studies with from soil profile under forest, tea garden and for the year 2014-2015 are Dendrocalamus brandisii in culms before jhum land in Mon, Kohima and Dimapur presented herewith. flowering to explore its potential for making districts. It also explored the potential of bamboo composite products. FRI developed eco- rehabilitating degraded Jhum land through friendly wood preservatives from barks of Acacia potential bamboo species and carbon auriculiformis and Acacia nilotica and leaves of sequestration. Gliricidia sepium, Cassia angustifolia, Vitex Institute of Forest Productivity (IFP) assessed the This Annual Report of 2014-15 describes the said negundo, Adhatoda zeylanica and Chromolaena benefit of few agro-forestry crops models in functional areas in six different chapters odorata . It has also evaluated Steam Volatile lateritic belt of eastern India. Creosote (SVC) as a wood preservative and its including the projects undertaken under each of Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding performance was tested on wood of Acacia them. The information related to the (IFGTB) established seven agro-forestry plots in auriculiformis and Gyrocarpus jacquinii. It has Administration and Information Technology is Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu to enhance livelihood developed profile extruded and injection presented in a separate chapter. The overall opportunities, through introduction of moulded products from lantana fibre filled allotted budget for the current financial year Callophyllum inophyllum along with polypropylene composite from natural resources 2014-15 for Research, Education and Extension horticultural crops, such as, amla, sapota and available in the State of Punjab. It has prepared was Rs 566.97 lakh and the expenditure incurred mango. It is implementing collaborative project, wooden tiles of thermally treated wood of Melia was Rs 551.11 lakh. involving Tamil Nadu Forest Department under dubia and Eucalyptus species through thermal The research in the thrust area of Managing Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial treatment process. FRI has tested the Forests and Forest Products for Livelihood Research Organization (CSIRO), Australia to performance of treated (ZiBOC, CCA & CCB) Support and Economic Growth identifies extend the latest techniques and plant resources timbers of Pinus roxburghii, Pinus radiata and contribution of forests for improving livelihood available, for producing biomass for energy Pseudotsuga menziesii for their natural and economic status of the people. requirements. Mapping of Casuarina and durability. It has evaluated oil of Santalum album Eucalyptus plantations has been completed Forest Research Institute (FRI) developed a web grown in the forests of Himachal Pradesh for using LISS IV, to assess the extent of the portal, for storage and analysis of data, from 275 yield and quality in terms of specific gravity, plantations based on age/maturity of the rainfed districts. Soil Health cards were prepared refractive index, saponification value, solubility, plantations. IFGTB has established 5 ha each for villages in Tehri Garhwal district, based on alcohol content, acid value and optical rotation. agro-forestry systems in various agro-climatic Soil Quality Index values. It estimated the It has planted 3796 number of different zones of Tamil Nadu with fast growing tree quantitative production and consumption of propagules of target species at Kandara species of Melia dubia, Gmelina arborea, bamboo resources, from Haryana, Punjab, (Uttarkashi) and Khuliya in Pithoragarh. It Neolamarckia cadamba and Sweitenia

Executive Summary ICFRE, a pioneer forestry research organization is involved in conducting strategic and applied research, education and extension National Capital Territory, Delhi and Union isolated phyto-polymers as eco-friendly bio- activities in six functional areas such Territory of Chandigarh, Uttarakhand and Uttar adhesives from Shorea robusta, Jatropha curcas, as (i) Managing Forests and Forest Pradesh. It studied the role of existing Madhuca indica, Mangifera indica, Curcuma Products for Livelihood Support and agroforestry systems on socio-economic status of angustifolia and Amorphophallus companulatus. Economic Growth (ii) Biodiversity villages in Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand and Himalayan Forest Research Institute (HFRI) has Conservation and Ecological North-West region of Uttar Pradesh. The Institute established germplasm of Ashtavarga plants in Security (iii) Forests and Climate established a common facility centre for bamboo the nursery beds at Potters Hill near Shimla. It Change (iv) Forest Genetic Resource processing and training. It also tested and has maintained 1.1 lakh nursery stocks of atish, Management and Tree Improvement proved that vacuum drying behavior of Cedrus chora and bankakri to promote cultivation of deodara and Dalbergia sissoo woods is more (v) Forestry Education and Policy medicinal plants by the farmers. economical as compared to traditional steam- Research to meet emerging heated drying. FRI has tested that the nano-clay Rain Forest Research Institute (RFRI) has challenges and (vi) taking research added to resin used in plywood preparation documented traditional knowledge of medicinal to people through eective enhanced the physical and mechanical plants from eleven Nepali villages from Sonitpur, extension mechanism. The properties of plywood. It developed suitability of Tinsukia and Dhemaji districts of Assam. It has highlights of the research combi-ply from Melia composita and poplar. It studied the physico-chemical properties of soil achievements of the organization has conducted histo-chemical studies with from soil profile under forest, tea garden and for the year 2014-2015 are Dendrocalamus brandisii in culms before jhum land in Mon, Kohima and Dimapur presented herewith. flowering to explore its potential for making districts. It also explored the potential of bamboo composite products. FRI developed eco- rehabilitating degraded Jhum land through friendly wood preservatives from barks of Acacia potential bamboo species and carbon auriculiformis and Acacia nilotica and leaves of sequestration. Gliricidia sepium, Cassia angustifolia, Vitex Institute of Forest Productivity (IFP) assessed the This Annual Report of 2014-15 describes the said negundo, Adhatoda zeylanica and Chromolaena benefit of few agro-forestry crops models in functional areas in six different chapters odorata . It has also evaluated Steam Volatile lateritic belt of eastern India. Creosote (SVC) as a wood preservative and its including the projects undertaken under each of Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding performance was tested on wood of Acacia them. The information related to the (IFGTB) established seven agro-forestry plots in auriculiformis and Gyrocarpus jacquinii. It has Administration and Information Technology is Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu to enhance livelihood developed profile extruded and injection presented in a separate chapter. The overall opportunities, through introduction of moulded products from lantana fibre filled allotted budget for the current financial year Callophyllum inophyllum along with polypropylene composite from natural resources 2014-15 for Research, Education and Extension horticultural crops, such as, amla, sapota and available in the State of Punjab. It has prepared was Rs 566.97 lakh and the expenditure incurred mango. It is implementing collaborative project, wooden tiles of thermally treated wood of Melia was Rs 551.11 lakh. involving Tamil Nadu Forest Department under dubia and Eucalyptus species through thermal The research in the thrust area of Managing Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial treatment process. FRI has tested the Forests and Forest Products for Livelihood Research Organization (CSIRO), Australia to performance of treated (ZiBOC, CCA & CCB) Support and Economic Growth identifies extend the latest techniques and plant resources timbers of Pinus roxburghii, Pinus radiata and contribution of forests for improving livelihood available, for producing biomass for energy Pseudotsuga menziesii for their natural and economic status of the people. requirements. Mapping of Casuarina and durability. It has evaluated oil of Santalum album Eucalyptus plantations has been completed Forest Research Institute (FRI) developed a web grown in the forests of Himachal Pradesh for using LISS IV, to assess the extent of the portal, for storage and analysis of data, from 275 yield and quality in terms of specific gravity, plantations based on age/maturity of the rainfed districts. Soil Health cards were prepared refractive index, saponification value, solubility, plantations. IFGTB has established 5 ha each for villages in Tehri Garhwal district, based on alcohol content, acid value and optical rotation. agro-forestry systems in various agro-climatic Soil Quality Index values. It estimated the It has planted 3796 number of different zones of Tamil Nadu with fast growing tree quantitative production and consumption of propagules of target species at Kandara species of Melia dubia, Gmelina arborea, bamboo resources, from Haryana, Punjab, (Uttarkashi) and Khuliya in Pithoragarh. It Neolamarckia cadamba and Sweitenia

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macrophylla. It has identified population of genus viz. Noyesencyrtus Singh including three AFRI has documented floral diversity of 123 and in methane flux from dead trees. Isolation soapnut in Tamil Nadu and collected seeds from species Noyesencyrtus brachyoculus Singh, sacred groves in all the districts of Rajasthan. It and identification of anaerobic microorganisms 133 CPTs. It has standardized extraction method Phsyllaephagus kundapurensis Singh and has initiated trial of phyto-remediation on from trunk wood confirmed the phenomenon of for saponin from fruit. Thirty high saponin Ooencyrtus hayatii Singh, collected from effluent disposal sites along the river basin Jojari CH4 production from dead trees under anaerobic yielding accessions were shortlisted and multi- Western Ghats of India. Thirty species of in Jodhpur using Azadirachta indica, Eucalyptus condition. location trials of 1 ha each in five locations in Encyrtidae,collected from different states were Camaldulensis and Prosopis juliflora. Under TFRI conducted experiment to quantify carbon Tamil Nadu have been established. It identified and added in the National Forest coordinated integrated management project of stock and annual sequestration in vegetation, documented 79 ethno-botanical usages of Insect Collection (NFIC) of FRI. Holotypes of 24 Khejri, AFRI established management trial litter and soil from the plantations raised by medicinal plants used in primary health care species procured from National Pusa Collections against root pathogen. It has conducted Rourkela Steel Plant in 15000 acres of land. practices, for treating 14 diseases by the tribal (NPC) and Indian Agricultural Research ecological survey, assessed the morphological Multi-institutional project coordinated by Space communities in the Nilgiris. It has developed a Institute, New Delhi were studied. FRI assessed characters of healthy and infected Prosopis Application Centre of Indian Space Research biopesticide formulation “Crawl Clean" to control the ecological restoration sites of coal mined cineraria and conducted socio-economic survey Organization, Ahmadabad in association with the pest on papaya mealy bug. areas in Jhingurda for Northern Coal Field, in 377 villages to assess their dependency. TFRI estimated the carbon stock for Satpura and Institute of Wood Science and Technology (IWST) Singrauli. Impact of invasive species of Lantana HFRI has collected 185 specimens of moth Panna. camara, Ageratum conyzoides , Eupatorium took up growth and yield studies on forest (Lepidoptera) species from cold desert region of AFRI, Jodhpur conducted the social survey in plantations of teak in Yellapur, Haliyal, Koppa, odenophorum, Parthenium hysterophorum etc. Leh and Spiti to assess the taxonomic and was studied by FRI in selected forests of western Rajasthan under Mitigating Poverty in Madikere and Virajpet Forest Divisions, molecular characteristics. It has conducted Western Rajasthan (MPOWER) project, for Karnataka. It has synthesized thermo- Uttarakhand, Haryana and Punjab. It has mapping of distribution patterns of food plant for developed ecological restoration model in mine evolving livelihood through mitigation and plasticization of starch with different plasticizer butterfly along the altitudinal gradient to adaptation towards Climate Change. and developed nano-cellulose from bamboo pulp. spoils at Tetulmari , Sijua area for Bharat Coking contribute collection of 160 specimens belonging It has chemically modified Eucalyptus hybrid oil Coal Limited (BCCL), a subsidiary of Coal India to 44 species. Ethno-botanical data were RFRI, Jorhat mapped Pine growing areas in by oxidation. It has used essential oils of Limited, Dhanbad. It has assessed ten hectare generated from Shikari Devi Wildlife sanctuary. Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland and degraded land for enhancing biodiversity for Manipur through visual interpretation of satellite different permutation and combinations for RFRI has documented and established preparing soap, floor wash, agrabatti, mosquito Northern Coalfields Limited, Singrauli. The imageries and identified potential sites for Institute has rediscovered Termitoloemus association of forest types and butterfly that sampling at various altitudinal ranges to study coil and perfume spray. It has tested the wood were rare, very rare and endemic and specific to properties of Melia dubia of different ages from marshalli Baranov termite from Jorhat and the phenology of Pinus kesiya. Dehradun after 78 years. FRI has also prepared North-East. It has investigated the distribution of southern India for value added products. It has HFRI, Shimla assessed the Carbon Stock from Herbarium specimens for each district. Trichoderma isolates from forest soils of conducted durability and treatability of Melia Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur. major forest types namely, chirpine forest, ban composita with Pongamia, neem, CNSL (Cashew IFGTB has introduced twenty five butterfly host oak forest, deodar forest, silver fir & spruce Nut Shell Liquid) and CCB. It has developed new plants at Walayar Field station, Kerala. It has Institute of Forest Biodiversity (IFB) has forest, kharsu oak forest, mohru oak forest, kail method of chemical modification of wood using recorded 20 species of Coccinellidae and 13 documented floral diversity from Kawal Tiger forest and alpine pasture in Shimla Forest Circle, iso-propenyl acetate (IPA) using iodine spices of spiders from mangrove habitats of Reserve in Andhra Pradesh. IFP has developed Himachal Pradesh. It identified potential sites for aluminum chloride as catalyst. It has laid south India which are playing vital role in agro-techniques for organic cultivation of laying out permanent study plots in high altitude experimental plots for growth assessment of keeping the population of whiteflies under medical plants, such as, Tribulus terrestris and transition zones, to monitor changes in the Santalum album L., in 13 Forest Divisions in control. It has studied the population structure Cissus quadrangularis using growth regulators. vegetation composition. Karnataka. and regeneration capacity of Dalbergias in Under Forests and Climate Change, in the IFB, documented species inventories from the Thrissur Forest Division (Kerala). It has coordinated project, the impact of elevated CO Tropical Forest Research Institute (TFRI) has 2 eight plots and estimated biomass for assessing established nursery in south Andaman to restore assessed the impact of existing harvesting on various factors to assess the physiological the Vegetation Carbon Pool Assessment. methods of bamboo harvesting, on the the fifteen tsunami impacted area for restoration. behaviour of seedlings studies were conducted In the area of Forest Genetic Resource regeneration of Bamboo Forests in Madhya It has analyzed the laterite soil for microbial and for all the species. nutrient parameters to undertake reclamation in Management and Tree Improvement, full sib Pradesh. It has standardized pruning technique IFGTB used 100 teak seeds from seed orchards Kasargode Districts of Kerala. It has conducted families of Corymbia torelliana x C.citriodora with optimum doses of organic and inorganic to study the intra-specific variation in carbon treatments of bio inoculants test with varied were developed by IFGTB through controlled fertilizers to increase surface area of Tendu leaf. sequestration potential under elevated CO . composition of tree rich bio booster to synergies 2 pollination. Selected 65 superior trees area were The institute has studied the productivity Under elevated CO , higher biomass production, 2 mass multiplied, to establish second generation enhancement of kair (Capparis decidua) fruit growth and pest management. tannin were observed by IFGTB. Similarly, under (SG) seed orchard for high productivity in using various compositions of indigenous TFRI has initiated establishment of elevated CO , higher biomass and biochemical 2 Eucalyptus. Under the bilateral collaborative fertilizers. It has evaluated the nutritional values Arachnarium. It has documented 98 species of production were observed in important project, initiated by IFGTB and Kasetsart of Schleichera oleosa. It has standardized the medicinal plants from buffer and transitional medicinal plants. IFGTB conducted survey to University, Thailand, exchange visits between preservation protocol for pulp and prepared eight zone of Tadoba- Andheri Tiger Reserve (TATR), assess the soil organic carbon in Vellore and the two countries were organized. It established value-added products (kusum vati, kusum jam, Maharashtra that are used in traditional healing. Tiruvannamalai Districts of Tamil Nadu. It 16 ha of progeny tests trial at different locations kusum sauce, kusum thandai, kusum squash, TFRI has carried out modern nursery practices conducted experiment with commercially of Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry and Tamil Nadu. kusum sarbat, kusum morabba & kusum for raising quality seedlings using various important tree species to assess the response of IFGTB selected 90 CPTs of Gmelina arborea and powder). TFRI has tested the effectiveness of compositions of composting and bio-fertilizers. It mycorrhizae and microbial symbionts to elevated studied its wood properties. Further progeny consortia of bio-fertilizers. has documented indigenous knowledge and the CO . 2 trials of 60 accessions were established at extent of utilization of herbs in folk medicine In the area of Biodiversity Conservation and IWST documented that the dead trees in the Kuruvampatty, Salem RF, and Thuvarankurichi, from tribal pockets of Madhya Pradesh. Ecological Security, FRI has described new forest contribute to CH4 budget and temperature Trichy in Tamil Nadu. It assessed the wood

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properties of desirable stem of Acacia from 193 Candidate Plus Trees (CPTs). Twenty identified CPTs from Rukhad and Kurai Range of Conference, held from 24 to 28 November 2014 auriculiformis for clone selection and Distinctness, Uniformity and Stability (DUS) Seoni (South) Forest Division as Nodal Institute in Dehradun. multiplication. Three clonal trials of 1.0 ha each descriptors based on leaf, flower, inflorescence, for all India Coordinated Projects on Teak. In the area of Forestry Extension for taking have been established at Peringamala branch and fruit characters have been The experimental trials established at RFRI, Research to People, as a part of networking (Trivandrum Division, Kerala), Kottayam and developed. It has established Teak clonal seed Jorhat and Tizit, Nagaland were evaluated for initiatives of VVK and KVK, a series of training Kannakkada (Malayattoor Division, Kerala). orchards at Andhra Pradesh under the planting their performance. Clonal accessions were programmes were organized by the ICFRE IFGTB collected genotypes of Leucaena stock improvement programme of Teak. Eight multiplied and established in the form of CMA at institutes to disseminate the developed leucocephala from BAIF, IGFRI, Jhanshi, CRIDA, provenance trial plots were established in the Biotrim, Tirupathi. RFRI evaluated Gmelina technologies through Van Vigyan Kendras (VVKs) TNAU, NAVSARI Agricultural University and states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka. aroborea, established in the experimental station and Demo Villages (DVs). The Direct to University of Hawaii, USA and established two Under All India Coordinated Project on Melia ,Imphal, Manipur for their performance and consumer scheme launched in 2011 have progeny trials, each with 24 accessions at composita being led by FRI Dehradun, progenies selected twenty four clones. HFRI prepared contributed to selection of specific activity by the Neyveli and Thuvarankuruchi field station, Tamil were evaluated in the state of Haryana, Punjab, guidelines for conifers' DUS traits. institutes such as establishment of community Nadu. It has identified Candidate Plus Trees of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. An inter- nursery, lac cultivation, charcoal making , on Ailanthus excelsa from Cauvery delta zone and In the area of Forestry Education and Policy institutional project supported by National farm demonstration and establishment of southern zone, assembled 30 Clones for mass Research to Meet Emerging Challenges, FRI, Bamboo Mission –BTSG was executed by FRI, bamboo treatment centres to cater various target multiplication. In addition, it has identified 118 Deemed University, conducted all India Dehradun as the nodal agency along with 4 groups. In the process of transferring CPTs of Neolamarckia cadamba and established Competitive Entrance Test for admission in Post other ICFRE institutes viz. IWST, Bangalore; technology, a comprehensive policy governing four multi-location trials of 1 ha each at Gudalur, Graduate Programmes. Course plans were TFRI, Jabalpur; RFRI, Jorhat and IFP, Ranchi as the generation and management of intellectual Nagercoil, Panampally and Neyveli. It has prepared and Internal and External faculties participating institutes during the year 2014-15. property, emanating from ICFRE and its various identified 128 CPTs of Thespesia populnea and were invited for conducting classes. It has contributed to identification of 357 institutes has been evolved. Under such propagated clonally. It has established Clonal superior clumps of ten selected bamboo species In the process of re-accreditation, 14 proposals initiatives, IFGTB, Coimbatore in collaboration Multiplication Area at Panampally, Kerala with across the five ICFRE institutes. FRI and HFRI from new universities received are being with Biotech Consortium India Ltd., New Delhi 82 clones. In the area of biotechnological have assessed the genetic diversity in Q. evaluated. For quality forestry education, transferred rapid, low cost, high recovery intervention, IFGTB genotyped 100 F1 leucotrichophora, using DNA-based markers and research and extension in the area of Non- Wood technology for the "Isolation of nucleic acids individuals of Eucalyptus camaldulensis x E. documented considerable genetic changes in Forest Products, networking process is being from plant tissues using non-biohazardous tereticornis inter-specific hybrids using 100 response to fragmentation, drift, and/or barriers established with universities, State Forest chemicals” on non-exclusive basis to Rapid microsatellite markers. Similarly, 100 F1 to gene flow. FRI established Germplasm bank of Departments and other target groups. A total of Genomics Solutions. ICFRE imparted training for individuals of E. tereticornis x E. grandis were Grewia optiva in 2.0 ha area at Dudhli, 183 scientists and forest officers participated in various stakeholders in close coordination with genotyped with 100 microsatellite markers. Lachhiwala range, Dehradun Forest Division and seminars/symposia/workshops/conferences/ FRI, IFGTB, RFRI, HFRI and TFRI under Bamboo Protocols were refined for generation of Quercus leucotrichophora in 1.50 ha at Magra, trainings/ meetings organized by different Technical Support Group (BTSG). Documentary composite and whole plant transgenics under Jaunpur Range, Mussoorie Forest Division. It organizations at National and International film prepared on Sustainable Land and Gene mining and transgenic programme. has tested the Eucalyptus hybrids FRI-14 (E. level. During the current year, 20 research Ecosystem Management (SLEM) issues such as Additionally, a transformation vector for citriodora Hook. × E. toriliana F.Muell.) and FRI scholars were registered for Ph.D and a total 34 "Policy and Institutional Reform for silencing Eucalyptus HKT1 in whole plant –EH001 (E. camaldulensis Dehnh. × E. Ph.D degrees were awarded. Placement Mainstreaming and Up-scaling Sustainable transgenics was also developed by IFGTB. tereticornis Sm.) multiplied through micro- Brochures & student's profiles were prepared for Land and Eco-system Management in India In- vitro propagation of Vanda coerulea, tissue propagation at three different agro-climatic all M.Sc. courses. Various Industries/ Project" was released by Shri Prakash Javadekar, culture protocol was standardized to produce locations of Punjab, Haryana and Uttarakhand. organizations visited the University for Campus Hon'ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) seedling using green pod culture technique. Interview and selected 26 students. 10 Students IFP, Ranchi selected 45 CPTs of Dalbergia sissoo of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Hydroponic rooting technique of Eucalyptus was from SAARC joined for various M.Sc. from Jharkhand and Bihar state and multiplied Climate Change, Government of India on the tested on Eucalyptus hybrids clones. Also, the programme. Under capacity building, a total of and established a trial in Jharkhand with 12 occasion of World Day to Combat Desertification institute identified 22 teak populations showing 101 training programmes were organized at clones. on 17 June 2014 at New Delhi. distinct and desirable characteristics like various institutes. outstanding growth characteristics, good tree IWST identified 67 Candidate Plus Trees (CPTs) The ICFRE developed a websites for form with cylindrical bole and less branching of Calophyllum inophyllum from districts seminars/conferences. TFRI, Jabalpur,launched pattern and selected for in-situ and ex-situ Dakshina Kannada, Udipi and Uttara Kannada in new web portal for the institute's online open conservation. Field gene banks in four locations, Karnataka and estimated the oil content. IWST access e-magazine "Van Sangyan" (ISSN 2395 - namely, Andhra Pradesh (Rajahmundry and has established a model nursery at Bhatoli for 468X) and linked it with institute's website. Nellore), Kerala (Panampally Research Station, raising 55000 quality planting stock and IFGTB) and Chennai (Gene Bank of IFGTB) were demonstration plots of Sandalwood at four ICFRE has designed and developed the Common established. It identified 91 high fruit yielding locations in Punjab. In addition, demo-plots of CMS for the websites of ICFRE, HFRI Shimla, candidate plus trees of Pongamia pinnata from sandalwood with Indian gooseberry as website (http://hfri.icfre.org/admin/login.php) different agro-climatic zones of Tamil Nadu, secondary host and redgram as primary host and AFRI Jodhpur, websites (bilingual) Puducherry and Kerala. It has identified 19 were established at Mohali, Ropar, Mathewada (http://afri.icfre.org/admin/login.php and clones of Pongamia having high fruit yield and (Ludhiana) and Bhatoli (Talwara). http://afri.icfre.org/hindi/admin/login.php) and oil content. IFGTB established two breeding implemented on live web server. New website of TFRI selected 165 Candidate plus trees of populations of Teak at Vadaserikkara, Kerala and HFRI was designed, developed and inaugurated Dalbergia latifolia (Kala shisham) from th Dharapuram, Tamil Nadu using seed collected by DG, ICFRE during 13 Silviculture Chhatisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. TFRI has

ANNUAL REPORT x/xi 2014-15 Executive Summary

ANNUAL REPORT x/xi 2014-15 The Indian Council of Forestry A. Structure Research and Education is an autonomous organization under the Directorate of Research also recruits human resources as and when required. This Directorate has also initiated Ministry of Environment, Forests and The Directorate is headed by Deputy Director The organizational chart is presented at Page IV. accreditation process, in line with All India Climate Change (MoEF & CC), General and supported by three Assistant The Governing Body is headed by the Chief Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to Government of India. The Hon'ble Director Generals. Research Planning Division is Executive i.e. the Director General (DG), who is improve the quality of forestry education and Minister of Environment, Forests and responsible for conducting Research Advisory the decision-making authority of the ICFRE. The conducts national Policy Research reviews along Climate Change is the President of Group (RAG) meetings at the Institute level, as DG is supported by four Deputy Director with analysis of the existing forest policies, ICFRE society and the Director per approved calendar at each Institute and statutes and framework. General is its Chief Executive. The Generals (heading Administration, Research, Research Policy Committee (RPC) meeting at General Body is the supreme Education and Extension Directorates); Director ICFRE level. It coordinates with all the Institutes Directorate of Extension authority of the ICFRE, headed by (International Cooperation) and Secretary of ICFRE to formulate national level coordinated The Directorate is headed by the Deputy Director the Union Minister, Environment, ICFRE. Further, the Deputy Director Generals are projects. Also, as a part of Bamboo Technical General and supported by two Assistant Director Forests and Climate Change, assisted by Assistant Director Generals and Support Group (BTSG), it conducts training Generals. The Media & Extension Division Government of India. Its members scientists at the headquarters. Each Institute is programmes for various target groups. The facilitates various publications, such as, consist of serving and retried headed by a Director and is supported by a Monitoring and Evaluation Division regularly bulletins, brochures, pamphlets, newsletters and ocers from various state Research Coordinator, scientists, officers and monitors and peer reviews completion of various annual reports and undertakes activities to other staffs. projects. governments, educational institutes, promote Rajbhasha Hindi. It also extends the and scientic organizations. Biodiversity and Climate Change (BCC) Division technologies developed by the Council to various is working on biodiversity, climate change target groups, especially the farmers, through related research and policy issues leading to Van Vigyan Kendras (VVKs) and Demo Villages international negotiations for United Nations (DVs) through comprehensive extension Framework Convention on Climate Change strategies. The Environment Management (UNFCCC) and the Convention on Biological Division extends scientific expertise in the field Diversity (CBD). The Division is also engaged in of environment and forestry to various agencies capacity building programmes of forest officers, through consultancies. The SLEM Project Unit scientists, technologists and other stakeholders acts as the Technical Facilitation Organization To generate, preserve, disseminate and in biodiversity and climate change through (TFO) to implement Global Environment Facility advance knowledge, technologies and organizing various training programmes. ICFRE (GEF) and World Bank (WB) supported medium solutions for addressing the issues related with the status of an observer organization size projects on policy and institutional reforms Mission to forests and to promote linkages arising out of interactions between people, participates in all the United Nations Framework for mainstreaming and up scaling sustainable forests and environment on a sustained Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) land and ecosystem management in India. basis through research, education and meetings. extension. Directorate of Administration Directorate of Education The Directorate is headed by the Deputy This Directorate is headed by the Deputy Director General and supported by two Director General who is supported by one Assistant Director Generals. Assistant Assistant Director General. It is responsible for Director General, Administration assists in capacity building of the Council's scientific and general administrative and matters relating managerial cadre, through various training Increasing forest cover and with the Budget of the Council. enhancing forest productivity programmes. Also, it enhances forestry through operationalisation of education at national level through financial The Information and Technology (IT) Division, Vision National Forestry Action under the Assistant Director General (IT&FS), Programme and National support to the state universities imparting Forestry Research Plan. forestry education. It also maintains the caters to the needs on Information employees service matters and conducts regular Communication to all Institutes and ICFRE Flexible Complementing Scheme and Head Quarters. The ICFRE Server Farm hosts Department Promotion Committee activities. It the IFRIS application and other allied key introduction 01 The Indian Council of Forestry A. Structure Research and Education is an autonomous organization under the Directorate of Research also recruits human resources as and when required. This Directorate has also initiated Ministry of Environment, Forests and The Directorate is headed by Deputy Director The organizational chart is presented at Page IV. accreditation process, in line with All India Climate Change (MoEF & CC), General and supported by three Assistant The Governing Body is headed by the Chief Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to Government of India. The Hon'ble Director Generals. Research Planning Division is Executive i.e. the Director General (DG), who is improve the quality of forestry education and Minister of Environment, Forests and responsible for conducting Research Advisory the decision-making authority of the ICFRE. The conducts national Policy Research reviews along Climate Change is the President of Group (RAG) meetings at the Institute level, as DG is supported by four Deputy Director with analysis of the existing forest policies, ICFRE society and the Director per approved calendar at each Institute and statutes and framework. General is its Chief Executive. The Generals (heading Administration, Research, Research Policy Committee (RPC) meeting at General Body is the supreme Education and Extension Directorates); Director ICFRE level. It coordinates with all the Institutes Directorate of Extension authority of the ICFRE, headed by (International Cooperation) and Secretary of ICFRE to formulate national level coordinated The Directorate is headed by the Deputy Director the Union Minister, Environment, ICFRE. Further, the Deputy Director Generals are projects. Also, as a part of Bamboo Technical General and supported by two Assistant Director Forests and Climate Change, assisted by Assistant Director Generals and Support Group (BTSG), it conducts training Generals. The Media & Extension Division Government of India. Its members scientists at the headquarters. Each Institute is programmes for various target groups. The facilitates various publications, such as, consist of serving and retried headed by a Director and is supported by a Monitoring and Evaluation Division regularly bulletins, brochures, pamphlets, newsletters and ocers from various state Research Coordinator, scientists, officers and monitors and peer reviews completion of various annual reports and undertakes activities to other staffs. projects. governments, educational institutes, promote Rajbhasha Hindi. It also extends the and scientic organizations. Biodiversity and Climate Change (BCC) Division technologies developed by the Council to various is working on biodiversity, climate change target groups, especially the farmers, through related research and policy issues leading to Van Vigyan Kendras (VVKs) and Demo Villages international negotiations for United Nations (DVs) through comprehensive extension Framework Convention on Climate Change strategies. The Environment Management (UNFCCC) and the Convention on Biological Division extends scientific expertise in the field Diversity (CBD). The Division is also engaged in of environment and forestry to various agencies capacity building programmes of forest officers, through consultancies. The SLEM Project Unit scientists, technologists and other stakeholders acts as the Technical Facilitation Organization To generate, preserve, disseminate and in biodiversity and climate change through (TFO) to implement Global Environment Facility advance knowledge, technologies and organizing various training programmes. ICFRE (GEF) and World Bank (WB) supported medium solutions for addressing the issues related with the status of an observer organization size projects on policy and institutional reforms Mission to forests and to promote linkages arising out of interactions between people, participates in all the United Nations Framework for mainstreaming and up scaling sustainable forests and environment on a sustained Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) land and ecosystem management in India. basis through research, education and meetings. extension. Directorate of Administration Directorate of Education The Directorate is headed by the Deputy This Directorate is headed by the Deputy Director General and supported by two Director General who is supported by one Assistant Director Generals. Assistant Assistant Director General. It is responsible for Director General, Administration assists in capacity building of the Council's scientific and general administrative and matters relating managerial cadre, through various training Increasing forest cover and with the Budget of the Council. enhancing forest productivity programmes. Also, it enhances forestry through operationalisation of education at national level through financial The Information and Technology (IT) Division, Vision National Forestry Action under the Assistant Director General (IT&FS), Programme and National support to the state universities imparting Forestry Research Plan. forestry education. It also maintains the caters to the needs on Information employees service matters and conducts regular Communication to all Institutes and ICFRE Flexible Complementing Scheme and Head Quarters. The ICFRE Server Farm hosts Department Promotion Committee activities. It the IFRIS application and other allied key introduction 01 introduction

services. The Statistics Division under ADG Human Resource Development (CFRHRD) at with special emphasis on the forest biodiversity and state research requirements and decide (IT&FS) collects data from all the states, Chhindwara which conducts research in the of Eastern Ghats. investment in high quality forestry pertaining to forestry to disseminate through specialized areas of human resource Institute of Wood Science and Technology research/emerging issues to meet the aspiration development in forestry sector by imparting of the society with bottom-up, transparent and publication of yearly Forestry Statistics (IWST), Bengaluru was established in 1988. The vocational training, leading to poverty alleviation participatory approach. Reports and Bulletins. institute caters to the forestry research needs of through self employment. the states of Karnataka and Goa. The institute Research Advisory Group (RAG) meetings of Director, International Cooperation Arid Forest Research Institute (AFRI), Jodhpur has widened its research activities in the fields each of the nine ICFRE institute for 2014-15 The Director, International Cooperation is focuses on research activities in Rajasthan, of tree improvement and wood energy in were convened as per approved calendar at supported by one Assistant Director General for Gujarat and Dadra & Nagar Havelli. The institute addition to conventional wood sciences. This institutes/ by circulation of the proposals to the Panchayat and Human Dimensions Division to carries out research in forestry and allied fields institute has also been widely recognized as the RAG members. develop linkages with international and national to enhance arid and semi arid land productivity centre for advanced studies in areas of improved XVI Research Policy Committee Meetings (RPC) organizations in respect of developing projects and vegetative cover to conserve biodiversity utilization of wood, Mangrove and coastal for the years 2014-15 was convened under the and processing of memorandum of and to develop technologies for the end-users. ecology and Sandal research of Western Ghats. Chairmanship of Director General, ICFRE from understanding (MoU). Himalayan Forest Research Institute (HFRI), Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding 27 to 28 February, 2015 at Dehradun. A total of INSTITUTES AND Shimla was established in 1987 from Conifer (IFGTB), Coimbatore was formed during 1988 by 121 ongoing projects were reviewed and Regeneration Research Centre. The institute upgradation of Forest Research Centre (FRC), approved, 114 projects for continuation with CENTRES OF ICFRE caters to the research needs of the states of working under the Forest Research Institute and budget outlay of 31.97 crore. 127 new projects in ICFRE has nine Regional Research Institutes Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh with Colleges since 1959. The institute caters to the the area of forests and forest products for and four Research Centres located in different focused research on Himalayan and cold desert forestry research needs of the states of Tamil livelihood and economic growth, biodiversity and bio-geographical regions of the country catering areas. It has nine Field Research Stations for Nadu, Kerala, Andaman and Nicobar and ecological security, forests and climate changes to the forestry research needs of the nation. carrying out site-specific research, including the Lakshadweep Islands. It maintains seed and forest genetic resources management and one located at Tabo and Lahaul-Spiti (HP) to production areas and clonal orchards for tree improvement were placed before the RPC of Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehra Dun, address specific research needs of cold deserts. important tree species, such as, teak, which 90 new projects with the budget out lay of established in 1906, is a premier scientific The Institute has also been declared as the casuarinas, eucalypts, pongamia, jatropha and Rs 13.69 crore were approved. research and ISO 9001:2000 certified Institute. It “Advanced Centre for Cold Desert Afforestation acacia. The Institute has field units in Kerala, carries forward the rich tradition of forestry Monitoring and Evaluation Division under the and Pasture Management” for taking up Tamil Nadu and Andaman and Nicobar islands. research, carried out by erstwhile Imperial Forest Directorate of Research deals with the annual advanced research. Research Institute to cater to the forestry review and evaluation of all the ongoing research needs of the states of Uttarakhand, Rain Forest Research Institute (RFRI), Jorhat research projects of ICFRE institutes. It suggests Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab and National was established in 1988 to support forestry corrective measures for timely completion of the Capital Territory of Delhi. The advanced Centre research in North-Eastern states. The institute projects and achievements of the objectives with for Social Forestry and Eco-Rehabilitation focuses on conservation methods for restoration B. Research Management perfection. Total 239 projects are being (CSFER), Allahabad, under FRI focuses on social of degraded lands under shifting cultivation, implemented that include 170 ICFRE plan forestry and eco-rehabilitation, catering to the management of community forests and multi- projects and 69 externally-aided projects during needs for Eastern Uttar Pradesh, North Bihar and facet use of bamboo and cane. Advanced the year. Also, during the period, the annual Vindhya, Region of Uttar Pradesh. Research Centre for Bamboo and Rattan review of 365 (258 ICFRE funded and 107 (ARCBR) has also been established in Aizawl externally-aided) ongoing and completed FRI has been conferred with the status of (Mizoram) as its unit in 2004, which conducts Directorate of Research research projects of all ICFRE institutes was “Deemed University” by the Ministry of Human research for socio-economic upliftment of North- conducted. Resource Development, Government of India, The Directorate ensures that all the research Eastern people, which revolve around bamboos New Delhi to conduct M.Sc. Forestry, M.Sc. projects taken up by ICFRE institutes are need- Biodiversity and Climate Change (BCC) Division and rattans. Wood Science & Technology and M.Sc. based and address the regional and national is working on biodiversity and climate change Environment Management programmes besides Institute of Forest Productivity (IFP), Ranchi forestry research problems. The research related research and policy issues leading to conducting Post Masters diploma in Natural established in 1993 to look into the forestry prioritization by the Directorate is through international negotiations under the United Resource Management and Non-Wood Forest research and education needs in eastern region participatory mechanism involving all the Nations Framework Convention on Climate Products, and Post Graduate Diploma in Pulp & i.e. the states of Bihar, Jharkhand and West stakeholders and end users. Change (UNFCCC), United Nations Convention Paper Technology. It also runs Doctoral Bengal. The institute also has Forest Research Research Planning Division under the to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and the Programme leading to the award of Ph.D. degree. Centre at Mandar (Ranchi), Environmental Directorate of Research deals with the planning, Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). ICFRE Research Station at Sukna (West Bengal) and has contributed as a member of the Expert The National Forest Library and Information formulation and finalization of plan funded Forest Research & Extension Centre at Patna Committee in preparation of Reference Centre (NFLIC) of the Institute is the richest forestry projects of nine research institutes and (Bihar) to carry out research and extension Document for REDD-plus in India in December centre of forestry and allied sciences, document four research centers of ICFRE. The process activities. 2014 prepared by Ministry of Environment, collection in South and South-East Asia. involves stakeholders meets, Research Advisory Forest and Climate Change, Government of Institute of Forest Biodiversity (IFB), Group (RAG) meetings at each institute and Tropical Forest Research Institute (TFRI), India. Hyderabad was established during December national level Research Policy Committee (RPC) Jabalpur focuses on research activities in the 2012 by upgradation of the erstwhile Forest meeting at ICFRE HQs under the chair of The final report of project activity on 'Forestry states of central India, viz., Madhya Pradesh, Research Centre with the mandate to carry out Director General, ICFRE keeping in view the Sector – Mitigation and Gaps & Constraints' has Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Odisha. It has a research on forest biodiversity of Andhra Pradesh balance among international, national, regional been submitted to NATCOM Project satellite Centre for Forestry Research and

ANNUAL REPORT 03/04 2014-15 introduction

Management Cell of Ministry of Environment, Uttarakhand REDD plus project with the officers Following projects and MoUs were processed for Forest and Climate Change, Government of of the Uttarakhand Forest Department. approval of the competent authorities at ICFRE/MoEF & CC and approvals communicated to India. The Division has prepared an inception Director (International Cooperation) the respective institutes: report of 'Study-cum-survey to assess the demand and supply of medicinal plants in India Director, International Cooperation (IC) and – in the national perspective, as well as in Panchayat and Human Dimension Division respect of the international market' and (P&HD) co-ordinates and liaisons with ICFRE INTERNATIONAL NATIONAL submitted to National Medicinal Plant Board, institutes for processing and implementation of 1. Approval of MoEF&CC for extension of 1. Project "Establishment of Herbal Garden" New Delhi. It has also prepared the 6th National externally-aided projects from national and ongoing project “New Bio-control funded by National Medicinal Plants Board Report on desertification, land degradation and international funding agencies. It facilitates Opportunities for Prickly Acacia: (NMPB) to IFB, Hyderabad. drought after collection and compilation of sanctioning and signing of MoU of externally- Exploration in India” with Department of 2. Project on “Measurement of vegetation information from various stakeholders on aided projects of ICFRE institutes respectively Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Australia and Biomass parameters under performance indicators of operational objectives from the Director General, ICFRE and the MoEF and IFGTB, Coimbatore till June 2015. Vegetation Carbon Pool Assessment of 10 year strategic plan of UNCCD under the & CC. It also acts as an interface with rural 2. Approval for research contract with Tetra- (VCP) sub-project of the ISRO-Geosphere project and submitted to UNCCD Secretariat Panchayat level institutions through its nine tech under Forest Plus Programme of USAID Biosphere Programme (IGBP) National through PRAIS 2 portal of UNCCD after approval research institutes. and FRI to become “on call partner” with Carbon Project (NCP)” sanctioned by of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Tetra-tech ARD for implementing Forest Plus NRSC, Hyderabad to Institute of Forest Climate Change, Government of India. Program of USAID. Biodiversity, Hyderabad. An inception meeting of 'REDD Plus Pilot Project 3. Project proposal entitled “Promoting 3. Two Collaborative Research Projects of in the Van Panchyats of Uttarakhand' was Livelihood Innovations in forest fringes to IFGTB Coimbatore with ITC Life Science organised on 21 July 2014 at ICFRE, Dehradun reduce forest degradation” by ICFRE/FRI and Technology Centre, Bengaluru viz. “Developing Varieties of Acacia mangium followed by the stakeholder consultation of the submitted to USAID. Wild with Low Heartwood content and 4. MoU between Malayasian Forestry Lower Wood Density” and “Selection of Research and Development Board and suitable Bamboo species for quality ICFRE to strengthen the research, exchange Agarbathi sticks production” Status of Externally-Aided Projects (EAPs) of ICFRE institutes was compiled for the period 1 April 2014 to of research information, technology sharing 31 March 2015. Summary of the same is given below:- 4. MoU between AMITY Institute of Microbial in forestry research related areas, besides Technology (AIMT), AMITY University, Uttar promotion and development of cooperation Ongoing (EAPs) Submitted (EAPs) Completed (EAPs) Pradesh and AFRI, Jodhpur to implement a Institutes including training and capacity building Total No. project funded by DST for “Value addition Total Total and exposure visits in the field of Total Total Total Total of MoU/ to plants of agricultural and horticultural Budget Budget Consu biotechnology, tree improvement and forest No. of No. of No. of Budget importance by application of consortium Projects Outlay (Rs. Projects Outlay (Rs. Projects Sanctioned -ltancy genetics resources. in lakhs) in lakhs) (Rs. in Project of root fungal endophyte and nitrogen lakhs) fixing prokaryote-Azotobacter spp.”

AFRI, Jodhpur 15 251.94 6 138.40 3 34.81 4 5. MoU signed between Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, Dehradun FRI, Dehradun 30 1350 19 880.57 2 21.76 2 and AMITY University Uttar Pradesh, Noida on 24 March 2015. HFRI, Shimla 12 242.20 7 172.12 1 11.31 1 6. MoU between Vanavarayar Institute of IFGTB, Coimbatore 22 547.39 13 915.13 5 74.61 1 Agriculture, Pollachi (Tamil Nadu) and IFGTB, Coimbatore. IFP, Ranchi 5 1511.35 5 187.89 2 72.40 1 7. Model nursery by IFB, Hyderabad under the IFB, Hyderabad 4 70.68 2 98.21 1 20.00 4 project of A.P. Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Board with species, such as, Gloriosa IWST, Bangalore* 21 374.00 4 55.58 5 54.89 Nil superba, Myrobalans (Terminalia spp.) RFRI, Jorhat 4 168.30 7 394.58 2 104.83 3 Sandal wood.

TFRI, Jabalpur 20 343.82 8 105.33 2 23.21 2 8. MoU between FRI, Dehradun and Avantha Centre for Industrial Research & TOTAL 133 4859.68 71 2947.81 23 417.82 18 Development, (ACIRD), Thapar Technology Campus, Patiala for two research projects (48.60 crore) (29.47 crore) (4.17 crore) “Pre-treatment of lignocelluloses biomass * Also submitted a project to ITTO costing US $ 318,238. for hemicelluloses extraction for bioethanol production” and “Preparation and applications of cationized nano-cellulosic strength agents for paper making”. 9. MoU between FRI, Dehradun and United Spirits Ltd. Bengaluru.

ANNUAL REPORT 05/06 2014-15 introduction

ANNUAL REPORT 05/06 2014-15 Beneting people through forestry research has been major thrust area that aims for sustainable management of the forests and Studies on soil profile attributes Mapping and monitoring of natural resources vis-a-vis economic Silviculture and 2.1 under forests and jhum lands areas of Casuarina and Eucalyptus upliftment of people. Timber and Forest Management some selected sites of Nagaland state Plantations in Tamil Nadu using RS Non-wood Forest Produces provide (RFRI) and GIS (IFGTB) substantial input into the livelihood of large section of society. Hence, it Physico-chemical analysis of soil sample Mapping of Casuarina and Eucalyptus becomes imperative to conserve the collected from soil profile under forest, tea plantations has been completed using LISS IV Identiﬁcation of extent of forest land natural resources by integrating the garden and jhum land of Mon, Kohima and Resourcesat-2/ L-4FMX and extent of the ndings of the research so as to in forest fringe villages (FRI) Dimapur districts revealed that soils were loamy, plantations based on age/maturity of the sandy clay loam to clay loam, loamy sand or plantations. Field sampling for biomass utilize the potential diversity of the The forest fringe villages were identified in 230 sandy in texture and had medium to high bulk estimation is being done. forests and forest products for the rain-fed districts of India by applying GIS density, that increased down the soil profile betterment of people. The ICFRE techniques. The forest types occurring in the under all land uses. Soil was organic in nature has been engaged in implementing forest fringe and the area occupied by each Extent of and total water soluble salt (EC) content was Casuarina and the research projects to address the forest type were estimated in 275 districts. The found low. Organic carbon content was higher in Eucalyptus objectives of this thrust area that are area occupied by different density classes of plantations in forest land than under Jhum and Tea garden described in this chapter. forests was also estimated in 275 districts. The Ariyalur district areas. Organic carbon decreased down the soil (2012-2013) socio-economic status and dependence of forest profile under all the land use systems. Medium fringe villagers on forest and the ecological to high available nitrogen, potassium and low to status of fringe forests were assessed in 194 medium available phosphorus were found in soil districts. The ecological status of the forest has under all the three land uses. Low to high range been studied in 194 districts. A web portal has of Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) was found been developed for storage and analysis of data among the entire soil sample having low base being generated for 275 rain-fed districts. saturation percent under all the three land uses. Soil Quality Index (SQI) for different Expanding carbon sinks through land uses of Tehri Garhwal district of sustainable tree biomass energy Uttarakhand (FRI) production in semi-arid areas of Tamil For evaluating the impact of land use on soil Nadu India (IFGTB) health of Tehri Garhwal district through Soil This collaborative project involving IFGTB, Tamil Quality Index (SQI), soil samples were collected Nadu Forest Department and CSIRO, Australia from miscellaneous forest, pine forest, oak forest, aims at increasing the awareness among people agricultural field and grasslands. Soil Quality Standardization of plantation in semi-arid areas of Tamil Nadu about the latest Index of all the sites under forests, agriculture techniques and plant resources available for techniques for major forest plant and grassland was calculated seasonally. Soil producing biomass for energy requirements. species in Madhya Pradesh (TFRI) Health cards were prepared for the different Following field visits of the scientists of IFGTB villages based on soil quality index values. It Observations of quarterly recorded growth data on and CSIRO to India and Australia, 28 species of was noted that after summer seasons, SQI varied eight species (for 21 months) revealed that Eucalyptus "mallees" have been introduced in from 40.86% to 71.14% and after rainy season, Dalbergia sissoo had highest survival percentage the target areas to select the best accessions for SQI varied from 42.11% to 74.26%, whereas after and highest growth rate while lowest survival biomass production in dry areas. Early results winter season, SQI varied from 38.42% to percentage was recorded in Gmelina arborea. show that the essential oil yielding mallee, E. During the year 2014-15, it was observed that the 79.27%. There was good concentration of polybractea and high biomass yielding species maximum average height was attained by Organic Carbon, Nitrogen and Phosphorus in like E. chlorophylla are performing better than Dalbergia sissoo (123 cm) followed by Tehri soils. Among microorganisms, fungi in soils the others. These valuable genetic resources Dendrocalamus strictus (106 cm) and Terminalia were less in number, whereas bacteria and will be maintained for their sustainable use in arjuna (68.3 cm) and minimum height was achieved actinomycetes were adequately present. afforesting semi-arid areas. by Tectona grandis (29.59 cm).

Managing Forests and Forest Products for Livelihood Support and Economic Growth 02 Beneting people through forestry research has been major thrust area that aims for sustainable management of the forests and Studies on soil profile attributes Mapping and monitoring of natural resources vis-a-vis economic Silviculture and 2.1 under forests and jhum lands areas of Casuarina and Eucalyptus upliftment of people. Timber and Forest Management some selected sites of Nagaland state Plantations in Tamil Nadu using RS Non-wood Forest Produces provide (RFRI) and GIS (IFGTB) substantial input into the livelihood of large section of society. Hence, it Physico-chemical analysis of soil sample Mapping of Casuarina and Eucalyptus becomes imperative to conserve the collected from soil profile under forest, tea plantations has been completed using LISS IV Identiﬁcation of extent of forest land natural resources by integrating the garden and jhum land of Mon, Kohima and Resourcesat-2/ L-4FMX and extent of the ndings of the research so as to in forest fringe villages (FRI) Dimapur districts revealed that soils were loamy, plantations based on age/maturity of the sandy clay loam to clay loam, loamy sand or plantations. Field sampling for biomass utilize the potential diversity of the The forest fringe villages were identified in 230 sandy in texture and had medium to high bulk estimation is being done. forests and forest products for the rain-fed districts of India by applying GIS density, that increased down the soil profile betterment of people. The ICFRE techniques. The forest types occurring in the under all land uses. Soil was organic in nature has been engaged in implementing forest fringe and the area occupied by each Extent of and total water soluble salt (EC) content was Casuarina and the research projects to address the forest type were estimated in 275 districts. The found low. Organic carbon content was higher in Eucalyptus objectives of this thrust area that are area occupied by different density classes of plantations in forest land than under Jhum and Tea garden described in this chapter. forests was also estimated in 275 districts. The Ariyalur district areas. Organic carbon decreased down the soil (2012-2013) socio-economic status and dependence of forest profile under all the land use systems. Medium fringe villagers on forest and the ecological to high available nitrogen, potassium and low to status of fringe forests were assessed in 194 medium available phosphorus were found in soil districts. The ecological status of the forest has under all the three land uses. Low to high range been studied in 194 districts. A web portal has of Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) was found been developed for storage and analysis of data among the entire soil sample having low base being generated for 275 rain-fed districts. saturation percent under all the three land uses. Soil Quality Index (SQI) for different Expanding carbon sinks through land uses of Tehri Garhwal district of sustainable tree biomass energy Uttarakhand (FRI) production in semi-arid areas of Tamil For evaluating the impact of land use on soil Nadu India (IFGTB) health of Tehri Garhwal district through Soil This collaborative project involving IFGTB, Tamil Quality Index (SQI), soil samples were collected Nadu Forest Department and CSIRO, Australia from miscellaneous forest, pine forest, oak forest, aims at increasing the awareness among people agricultural field and grasslands. Soil Quality Standardization of plantation in semi-arid areas of Tamil Nadu about the latest Index of all the sites under forests, agriculture techniques and plant resources available for techniques for major forest plant and grassland was calculated seasonally. Soil producing biomass for energy requirements. species in Madhya Pradesh (TFRI) Health cards were prepared for the different Following field visits of the scientists of IFGTB villages based on soil quality index values. It Observations of quarterly recorded growth data on and CSIRO to India and Australia, 28 species of was noted that after summer seasons, SQI varied eight species (for 21 months) revealed that Eucalyptus "mallees" have been introduced in from 40.86% to 71.14% and after rainy season, Dalbergia sissoo had highest survival percentage the target areas to select the best accessions for SQI varied from 42.11% to 74.26%, whereas after and highest growth rate while lowest survival biomass production in dry areas. Early results winter season, SQI varied from 38.42% to percentage was recorded in Gmelina arborea. show that the essential oil yielding mallee, E. During the year 2014-15, it was observed that the 79.27%. There was good concentration of polybractea and high biomass yielding species maximum average height was attained by Organic Carbon, Nitrogen and Phosphorus in like E. chlorophylla are performing better than Dalbergia sissoo (123 cm) followed by Tehri soils. Among microorganisms, fungi in soils the others. These valuable genetic resources Dendrocalamus strictus (106 cm) and Terminalia were less in number, whereas bacteria and will be maintained for their sustainable use in arjuna (68.3 cm) and minimum height was achieved actinomycetes were adequately present. afforesting semi-arid areas. by Tectona grandis (29.59 cm).

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Determination of Nursery Survey of Bamboo resources and Suaeda nudiora-Cymopsis plots have been established. Further, the Requirements and Initial Planting quantitative assessment of their tetragonoloba agroforestry introduction of superior planting stocks of Callophyllum inophyllum selected by IFGTB for Performance of Diploknema production and consumption in North system(AFRI) high fruit and oil yield can address the issues butyracea (Roxb.) H. J. Lam and India (FRI) Initial germination after one week of sowing was relating to the biodiesel needs of fisherman 50-60% which increased to 80-85% in first week Myrica esculenta Buch. Ham. under The study was conducted in the states of communities in this region in the near future. of September 2014. Afterwards, it rained and Mid-hill Conditions of Himachal Haryana, Punjab, National Capital Territory, water logging took place in the crop area Assessment of Impact of the Himalayas (HFRI) Delhi and Union Territory of Chandigarh, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. The analysis of resulting in only 10-15% survival in Mid October. Harvesting Practices on the The growth and survival data of Cheura (D. the data shows that the contribution of state's Crop yield was estimated in November 2014. Regeneration of Bamboo Forest in butyracea Roxb.) stock maintained in two own production in the consumption of bamboo of Out of the two cultivars, total dry yield of C-1017 Madhya Pradesh (TFRI) nurseries, raised from earlier seed collections, were 170g/m2 with 41.5g/m2 seed yields in states under study area is, between 4 and 31%. Survey was undertaken with Bamboo growers was recorded periodically. Kaphal seeds comparison to 1003 cultivar with 140g/m2 However, Union Territory of Chandigarh and and Forest fringe village of 8 districts of Madhya collected during the year from Shimla, Sirmaur, including 34g/m2 seed yield. Saline conditions of National Capital Territory, Delhi have no Pradesh to document the prevalent harvesting Solan and Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh soils reduced the total dry yield as it was production of their own and bamboos are methods of bamboo harvesting. The number of were used for germination studies with various 164g/m2 (35.1 g/m2 seed yield) for C-1017 variety brought from outside. Karla produced was found to be highly (p<0.01) pre-sowing treatments. The germination studies and 109.0 g/m2 23.1 g /m2 seed yield) for C-1003. correlated to the clump girth. A significantly conducted in nursery during rainy season of Growth and yield studies on forest Seed size decreased, number of seed per gm was high correlation was also observed between the 2013 and 2014 on all the three sources exhibited plantations of teak in Karnataka for 35 and 36 for C-1003 and C-1017 respectively as number of Karla produced to number of Mahila substantial increase in germination from 12.89% compared to 27 and 29 originally. After rain and their sustainable management (IWST) and number of Pakia in both the experiments. (5.33 to 17.33%) in 2013 to 53.17% (31.00 to due to leaching of salts many species appeared Annual measurements were carried out in 27 Removal of half of the total number of Pakia and 66.50%) in 2014. The percent filled seeds on the bunds. recorded to vary from 64.33 to 67.67% during sample plots laid out in Yellapur, Haliyal, Koppa, all Pakia had encouraging effects on the 2013 for three studied sources and were found to Madikere and Virajpet Forest Divisions and Study on status of Agroforestry regeneration of the clumps. There was no vary from 86.67% to 94.00% for the same sources growth data were recorded in all the sample systems existing in Punjab, Haryana, significant difference in the number of new during 2014. plots. Data analysis indicated that the average Uttarakhand and North-West region of shoots produced in the managed and height and DBH varied from 7.75m to 22.36m unmanaged bamboo plantation, Observations recorded periodically in the Uttar Pradesh (FRI) and 6.76cm to 28.79cm, respectively. Similarly, plantations as well as in the nursery. In basal area/ha and volume/ha ranged from 7.05 Socio-economic survey of 40 villages was Standardization of technique to vegetative propagation studies carried out 2 2 3 3 m to 37.49 m and 29.12m to 412.09m , conducted and data were collected on socio- enhance the quality and sustainable during 2014 in Kaphal under semi-controlled respectively according to age, density and site economic status and agroforestry practices. conditions with auxin treatments, the cuttings production of Diospyros melanoxylon quality. Dominant height of the stands varied Compilation and computation of data on existing failed to root in all the trials. Cheura seedlings leaves in Chhattisgarh (Sub-project- from 12.01m to 28.43 m. The mean annual agroforestry and socio-economic status of 36 raised locally were again planted in Nalagarh Standardization of pruning practices and increment (MAI) in volume was found to vary villages of Bareilly (12) Yamunanagar (12) and area of Solan district. In Cheura plantations, the 3 from 2.08 to 11.78 m /ha/yr. The age of the Ambala (12) has been completed. optimum doses of organic and inorganic initial survival was found to be encouraging. stands varied from 14 to 38 years, while density fertilizers to increase leaf surface area of tendu) However, during the last two winters, it was ranged from 498 to 1963 stems/ha. Form factor (TFRI) observed that Cheura plants recorded mortality Socio-economic varied from 0.42 to 0.58. survey of Experiments on pruning practices of tendu were due to frost sensitiveness. Agro-forestry in Haryana conducted considering three sets of treatments including 18 combinations viz. time interval of pruning, height of pruning and girth classes. Results showed that pruning of tendu seedlings Agroforestry and 2.2 of medium girth (2 – 4 cm) at ground level every people-forestry interface year maximized the leaf surface area and minimized the leaf weight or enhanced the quality of leaves. Colophospermum mopane - Soil pH in June 2014 was 7.69 and 7.95 in 0-20 Introduction and evaluation of fast Cenchrusciliaris Silvipastoral System and 20-40 cm soil layer respectively inside plant Development of Integrated Dry Land growing tree species under (AFRI) pit, however mean soil EC was 1.07 and 0.46 d Agroforestry Systems in Tamil Nadu Agroforestry systems in different Sm-1 for the same layers. Again in Feb 2015, pH for enhancing livelihood Annual growth data (height, crown diameter and agro-climatic zones of Tamil Nadu was 7.9 to 8.22 and 7.95 to 8.29 inside plant pit opportunities (IFGTB) collar diameter) was recorded for C. mopane (IFGTB) for 0-20 cm and 20-40 cm soil layer. Similarly, EC plants. The increment in crown diameter was Superior planting stocks of Casuarina, Pungam, values are also in normal range of 0.44 to 0.5 and Agroforestry systems were established with fast 13.82% in control trees compared to 11.46% in -1 Neem and Teak were multiplied for field 0.17 to 0.67 d Sm for upper and lower soil layer, growing tree species of Melia dubia, Gmelina trees with grass. Growth difference (21.2%) was planting. Superior grafts of horticultural crops respectively indicating that plant growth helps arborea, Neolamarkia cadamba and Sweitenia highly significant for collar diameter with mean like amla, sapota and mango were procured from in soil amelioration. macrophylla over 5 ha each in three zones. value of 18.03 mm for control trees compared to Horticultural farm in Sundaramudayan village in Intercropping activities carried out and the 14.88 mm for tree with grass. Rameswaram. As envisaged, seven Agroforestry biomass and yield of annuals of various species

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(as intercrops) has been assessed. One training and T8 (control) as compared to intercrops. No fruit yield was 298.4 g in Block A, 25.0 g in Block production revealed the sequence of B. balcooa has been conducted on "Capacity building on negative effects were recorded on the grain yield B and 125.4 g in Block C. >B. tulda>B. nutans. Though B. balcooa has agroforestry plantation establishment and and nutrient level under the system during study Second fruiting was observed in the third week fairly good morphological characteristics, its management" for the farmers of Pudukottai period. of July which was 48.3% in LCM block, 26.3% in culm emergence is less, hence maximum dry district. biomass was recorded in B. tulda plantation due Managing resources to enhance GM Block and 26.8 % in VAM Block. Third fruiting was observed in the third week of to highest number of culm. Above ground and productivity of agroforestry system in October and it was 62.9% in A block, 52.6% in B under ground carbon stock along with the soil dry areas of AICP Project: Tree crop block and maximum 67.6% in C block which was organic carbon were significantly higher in B. interaction study of exiting MPTs significantly high as compared to that of April tulda. Study concluded that B. tulda had a better potential to sequester CO and may be and July. 2 based silvi-agri system in arid and introduced in degraded fallow Jhum land for semi-arid region of India (AFRI) Out of three organic manures, LCM has been effective rehabilitationto help in climate change found as the best in combination with inorganic The four treatments were: Intact tree (T ), Tree mitigation. 1 fertilizers where T and T are the best treatments branch removal upto 70% of total tree height (T ), 4 5 2 so far. Further observations are underway. Studies on the traditional knowledge root barrier treatment (T ), and both tree branch 3 of medicinal plants used by Nepali removal and root barrier treatment (T4 ). EXP -2 (Khari Khurd, Jodhpur) community in Assam and Cyamopsis tetragonoloba crop was grown with Kair population in Luni forest range was Hardwickia binata, whereas, integrated enumerated and a detailed status map of the identiﬁcation of important species for Cenchrus ciliaris grass with Colophospermum area prepared & boundary was demarcated. chemical analysis (RFRI) Establishment of mopane trees was maintained. The grain Plants bowl was prepared and additional plants Sapindus emarginatus for livelihood Survey was conducted in 11 Nepali villages in Agroforestry production of C. tetragonoloba was significantly and grasses were removed. All plants were system with Melia support Sonitpur, Tinsukia and Dhemaji districts of (P<0.05) higher in T4 than other treatments. divided into two blocks. Organic fertilizer and dubia with Assam for the collection of information on Turmeric under Population of soapnut in Tamil Nadu was Clump number and diameter and production of inorganic fertilizer with different combination farmers' field in traditional uses of medicinal plants by Nepali identified. 133 CPTs were identified and C. ciliaris grass were also higher in control as LCM (1 Kg) + SSP 625g/ stem + K SO (115 g/ western zone of 2 4 community. It was found that women had fair Tamil Nadu collected seeds were processed and germination compared to the tree integrated plots. stem) + ZnSO (40 g /stem) block –A and GM 4 knowledge of the uses of traditional medicines test was conducted. Extraction method for (1.5 kg/stem) +SSP 625g/ stem + K SO (115 g/ Soil water content (SWC) did not differ among 2 4 particularly for children. They use the easily saponin from fruit rind was standardized. Thirty stem) + ZnSO (40 g /stem) in block- B were the treatments under C. tetragonoloba crop 4 available plants in the villages and plants high saponin yielding accessions were applied with irrigation in August 2014. grown with H. binata but SWC increased conserved in the homestead garden. The shortlisted and laid out as multilocation trials (1 significantly (P<0.05) with increasing distances Soil sampling was done to analyze the initial soil medicinal plants are used for fever, cough, blood ha each) in five. The growth and survival data (i.e., as compared to 0.5 m distance). SWC was status. Growth data were recorded and the mean pressure, jaundice, diabetes, worms in children, have been recorded at six months interval. significantly (P<0.05) higher in T4 treatment as height and crown diameter ranged from 209 to injury or cut etc. Medicinal plants along with compared to T treatment in C. ciliaris grass with Augmentation of medicinal plants 1 292 cm and 203 cm to 336 cm, respectively in A parts used and mode of usage were also resources for primary health care C. mopane trees plots. Tree root density did not block, while in B block, it ranged from 192.5 to recorded. differ among the treatments in both the species. practices by the tribal communities in 308 cm and 231.5 to 338 cm respectively. Physico-chemical properties of soil were Introduction of selected genotypes of In November 2014, scanty flowering was the Nilgiris and enabling their analysed which did not differ among the Karanj, Kusum and Bamboo as tree observed that ranged from 16.6 % trees to 50% livelihood enhancement (IFGTB) treatments. Nitrogen content in C. tetragonoloba trees with no effect of treatments. There was components in Agroforestry models crop was low in T and sole crop plots. Data on 79 ethono-botanical usages of different 4 frost damage to upper branches of plants (10 to in lateritic belt of eastern India (IFP) medicinal plants in 14 diseases among 4 sub- st Productivity enhancement of Kair 25%) from last week of December 2014 to 1 caste of tribes and seven villages were During 2014, cultivation of 3-5 agricultural crops (Capparis decidua) fruit to generate week of January 2015. No flowering or fruiting under Kusum & Karanj was done. For reduction documented. The various traditional practices was recorded in January to March 2015. adopted by the communities with regard to their livelihood in rural areas of Thar of shade, clump management was done on bamboo plots in 2011. Shade reduction in Kusum primary health care have been recorded during Desert (AFRI) Rehabilitation of degraded Jhum land the survey. A training programme on "Role of through potential bamboo species plots was done through pollarding at 1.25 m medicinal plants and other forest products in EXP -1(Gogelo beed, Nagaur):- height above ground level in February 2014. with reference to carbon Later on, lac inoculation on pollarded Kusum livelihood enhancement of tribals for Nilgiri Plants were divided into three blocks. Fertilizer sequestration and livelihood saplings in agroforestry plot was also carried out. district" was also conducted. treatments of leaf compost (LCM), goat FYM (GM) and VAM in combination with different development (RFRI) Common cost of cultivation of agricultural crops Development of Lac based was calculated under the sub-section of Land fertilizers like SSP, SSP + K, K, Zn and SSP, K, + To explore potential bamboo species for Agroforestry (Silvi- Agri-Lac ) system preparation, Fertilization, Seed & Sowing, Zn and NPK were applied alongwith irrigation in rehabilitation of degraded land, quantified Cultural practices & Fixed cost. Benefits of (TFRI) 2014. Data analysis of April and May indicated carbon stock of three economically important production by cultivation practice were also maximum flowering (73.5%) in frost affected leaf bamboo species were raised through rhizome as Experiments were conducted to assess the effect calculated. Among five crops, cultivation of compost treated Kair plants followed by VAM well as from seedlings. Progressive growth data, of Flemengia semialata on the grain production ginger and turmeric was found suitable and treated plants (24.3%). Flowering was minimum upto four years old plantation showed that of pulse and growth of crop during year 2013 and economical. Growth of tree components was (14.4%) in Goat FYM treated plants till second growth of Bambusa balcooa was significantly 2014. Maximum yield of grain was recorded in higher under agroforestry than mono tree week of April. There was no flowering in higher as compared to that of Bambusa tulda treatment T3 (F. semialata + agri crop + lac) cultivation. followed by T5 (F. macrophylla + agri crop + lac) untreated plants. Treatment-wise, total mean and Bambusa nutans. Total dry biomass

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used bio-polymer for various applications has Nano-cellulose filled starch based Wood Science been developed. composites (IWST) 2.3 and Technology Development of Sandal (Santalum Thermo-plasticization of starch with different album Linn.) information system plasticizers was carried out. Nano-cellulose was (IWST) synthesized from bamboo pulp. Study on the performance of treated Analysis of the results are in progress. Model web database has been completed and Mini Sandal book is under preparation. timbers (ZiBOC, CCA & CCB) and To study the suitability of combi-ply their natural durability (FRI) from Melia composita and poplar 1. TPS granules The study revealed that the Pinus roxburghii, (FRI) 2. TPS using glycol- Pinus radiata and Pseudotsuga menziesii wood Combination plywood of 3-ply, 5-ply, 7-ply, and 9- water species treated with CCA, CCB and ZiBOC and ply have been developed and tested. Two trials 3. TPS using glycol- tested in prototype and industrial cooling tower PVA-water have been completed. exhibit significant protection by all three preservatives. Effect of owering on culm quality of Dendrocalamus brandisii and to Chemical modification of wood for explore its potential for making durability improvements (FRI) bamboo composite products (IWST) P. deltoides and P. roxburghii samples were 1 2 3 Histo-chemical studies indicated higher starch treated with citric acid (CA) and Sodium distribution in culms before flowering as Hypophosphite Monohydrate (SHP). The result compared to culms during and after flowering trees and 65% and 45% in case of 9-10 years old showed that maximum weight gain percentage Liquefaction of Wood and value stages. Quantitative estimation of starch by Melia trees. Total shrinkage value was found was obtained when the samples were treated added products from the liquefied biochemical studies showed less starch content quite high (15-20%) in wood of both age groups with 20.7 % CA + 19.5 % SHP. The Anti Swelling wood (IWST) in the flowered bamboo as compared to that in Efficiency (ASE) was calculated and the samples as compared to standard teak wood (»7%). non-flowered and during flowered culms. Rubber wood meal of 200 mesh size was treated with 20.7 % CA + 19.5 % SHP showed Physical and mechanical properties and liquefied. The FTIR spectroscopic analysis of the Variability of growth stresses in Melia ASE of 68 % in P. deltoids and 40% in comparative analysis of the properties of bamboo residuals indicated complete dissolution of lignin composita (IWST) P. roxburghii. and partial dissolution of cellulose. composites (WPC) have also been carried out. Longitudinal growth strains were measured in a Establishment of common facility Screening of certain plant extractives Chemical modification of Eucalyptus clonal plantation. Growth strain was well below centre for bamboo processing and for developing eco-friendly wood hybrid oil and development of the threshold strain i.e. 700-800 microstrain training at FRI suggesting that growth stress may not be a preservatives (IWST) fragrant Products (IWST) A Common Facility Centre funded by BTSG- serious concern in this species. Eco-friendly wood preservatives from barks of Eucalyptus hybrid oil has been chemically NBM for Bamboo Processing and Training Acacia auriculiformis and Acacia nilotica and modified by oxidation. Using Eucalyptus hybrid Durability and treatability of Melia (CFCBPT) has been established at Forest leaves of Gliricidia sepium, Cassia angustifolia, oil with other essential oils of different composita (IWST) Research Institute, Dehradun. permutation and combination, different blends Vitex negunda, Adathoda zeylanica and Melia composita specimens were treated with were developed and odour profiles assessed for Refinement in vacuum timber dryer Chromolaena odorata have been developed by Pongamia, Neem, CNSL (Cashew Nut Shell these blends. Based on odour profile, trials have designed by FRI and its performance extracting the plant parts with different solvents Liquid) and CCB. The treated specimens along been undertaken for preparation of soap, floor studies and incorporating copper ions in them. with untreated controls were installed in the wash, agrabathi, mosquito coil and perfume test-yard for field exposure following randomized Experiments were conducted to study vacuum Evaluation of the performance of spray. block design. The results showed that the weight drying behavior of Cedrus deodara and Steam Volatile Creosote (SVC) as a loss was more in the control than the treated Dalbergia sissoo woods. Drying data, analyzed wood preservative (IWST) Evaluation of wood properties of specimens. for vacuum drying of these two species revealed Melia dubia of different ages from Steam Volatile Creosote (SVC) was distilled and faster drying rate, of the species in vacuum Southern India for finding suitability applied to wood surface of eight selected tree Microwave assisted chemical drying as compared to that in traditional steam- for various end products and species. Of the eight wood species studied, modification of wood (IWST) heated drying. Thus, drying in vacuum will be development of value-added Acacia auriculiformis showed very good more economical as compared to drying in products (IWST) Microwave-assisted solvent free acetylation and resistance for termite attack for 24 months and traditional kilns. butyrylation of rubber wood was carried out. Gyrocarpus jacquinii exhibited minimum Data were collected on physical properties of 5-6 Extent of modification of wood, estimated from To study the effect of nano-clay on resistance. and 9-10 year old trees. The average GBH of 5-6 weight percent gain (WPG), of microwave heated Physical and Mechanical properties year old Melia was found to be around 50-55 cm reaction was compared with that obtained by Chemical derivatization of a-cellulose of Plywood (FRI) and that of 9-10 years was 60-65 cm. Heartwood conventional heating. Degree of modification in into value added products (IWST) % was calculated for five trees at bottom, all cases increased with iodine concentration. Results indicated that when nano-clay is added middle, and top portion of trunk. The highest The modified wood exhibited good ASE. to resin used in plywood preparation, physical An efficient and new route for synthesis of Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), a most widely heartwood proportion of stem wood was around and mechanical properties of plywood improved. 60% and the lowest 43% in case of 5-6 years old

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New methods of chemical Development of natural fibre filled Leaves of A. sisalana were subjected to Refining of process for detoxification modification of wood for improving thermoplastic composites from disintegration with biodegradable materials at studies of Jatropha seed oil (FRI) dimensional stability and durability natural resources available in the varying levels of pH and time for extraction of full length fibre. Fibre was extracted from pre- The fractionation of the oil was done using (IWST) State of Punjab (IWST) treated leaves followed by processing and yield liquid-liquid and solid-liquid chromatography Experiments on chemical modification of rubber Lantana fibre with and without bark (40%), PP determination. FTIR analysis for fibres obtained which resulted in removal of the toxic wood with Iso-propenyl Acetate (IPA) using (60%) and MAPP (6% of the basis of wood by various methods was also carried out. compounds. The process is facile and iodine (concentration 0.02-0.035M) as catalyst weight) were premixed and blended in a high Standardization of extraction upgradable. was carried out at 70- 95°C up to 10 hours. The speed mixture. The mixed material was extruded methods, evaluation and Phytochemical studies on medicinally average weight gain percentage increased with and palletized. The palletized composite quantification of Halmaddi from important Diploknema butyraceae increasing reaction time. Work on chemical material was injection moulded and tested for Ailanthus malabaricum DC (IWST) modification of rubber wood with IPA using mechanical properties. (Indian Butter Tree) Seeds (FRI) 120 trees were marked for experiment, out of aluminum chloride as catalyst was also carried Profile extruded and injection moulded products Chemistry of the kernels of medicinally which, 80 were above 60 cm in girth and 40 were out. The effect of temperature, reaction time and from lantana fibre filled polypropylene composite important Diploknema butyraceae (Indian Butter below 60 cm in girth at Puttur Range, Manglore catalyst concentration was studied. A very good were developed. Tree, Cheura butter) was examined. Total seven level of modification (> 20 WPG) was achieved. Division. Herring bone pattern was adopted for compounds were isolated. Modified wood was characterized using FTIR Thermal modification of wood for extraction in 3 different seasons viz., summer, Enzyme aided alternative process for and NMR spectroscopy. Dimensional stability of value addition to plantation timbers winter and rainy. The resin yield was 20% more IPA modified wood was evaluated by (IWST) as compared to traditional method and also the the extraction of oil from determining Anti-swelling efficiency (ASE). wound healing process was rapid. High resin Cymbopogon citrates (Lemon grass) Data collected on the physical and mechanical Modified wood exhibited good dimensional yield was observed during winter i.e., December- (FRI) properties of heat treated wood samples from stability. February. Melia dubia and Eucalyptus species were Enzyme aided extraction of the essential oil from New method of chemical modification of wood analyzed for optimizing the thermal processing Standardization of sustainable Cymbopogon citratus (lemon grass) was carried using IPA based on iodine and aluminum parameters. Wooden tiles of thermally treated harvesting practices of Mahul Patta out. Composition of the isolated essential oil was chloride as catalyst has been developed. wood of Melia dubia and Eucalyptus species (Bauhinia vahlii) (TFRI) studied using GC-MS and compared with that were prepared for demonstration of the thermal obtained by conventional hydro-distillation Experiments were laid out to standardize treatment process. method. Enzyme treatment resulted in sustainable harvesting practices of Mahul Patta production of the essential oil of improved (Bauhinia vahlii). Average % increase of number composition and yield. Thermally modified wood of and size of Bauhinia vahlii leaves were observed Eucalyptus, Melia after 40%, 60% and 80% harvesting at Keochi Evaluation of Santalum album grown and Poplar (Marvahi), Sapalwa (Pali ) Katghora and Lamni in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh (Bilaspur ) experimental sites. Flowering was for yield, quality and composition of recorded in matured climbers only. The leaf essential oil (FRI) samples collected from different sites in summer Essential oils of Santalum album grown in the season showed more strength (2.47-2.53N) forests of Himachal Pradesh were isolated by followed by leaf samples collected in spring hydro and steam distillation of the heartwood (2.23-229 N). samples. These oils were evaluated for yield and Bioprospecting of Acacia mearnsii quality in terms of specific gravity, refractive (IFGTB) index, saponification value, solubility, alcohol content, acid value and optical rotation. Insecticidal properties of Acacia mearnsii seeds were assessed. Aqueous and acetic acid Phytochemical examination of Acacia NWFP and Medicinal plants 2.4 extracts have been found to be effective in albida (FRI) controlling selected pests. Flowers of Acacia Systematic investigation was carried out to mearnsii were processed and extraction of isolate and characterize the phyto-constituents essential oils from plant material completed. of Acacia albida. Total phenolic and flavonoids Phyto-chemical screening of selected Process refinement for extraction of Structural studies and utilization of contents were also estimated in the leaves and wild edible plants for exploration of quality fibre and optimal isolation of Acacia tortilis gum exudates (FRI) bark. The bark and leaves extracts were new sources of Luteolin (FRI) bioactive constituents from Agave screened for antifungal activity against three The polysaccharide was isolated from the gum Total phenolic content and total flavonoid fungi viz. Cylindrocladium quinqueseptatum, sisalana (FRI) exudates of A. tortilis in 46.91% yield. content in Myrica esculenta (Kaphal) fruit Rhizoctonia solani and Aspergillus niger. extracts were estimated. Free radical scavenging The steroid mixture Hecogenin-Tigogenin was Concentration of galacturonic acid and activity of chloroform, acetone and methanol recovered from sapogenin part and isolation of glucuronic acid were 4.29% and 4.96% extracts of Myrica esculenta fruits were hecogenin was attempted with 90 % purity. respectively. Total uronic acid content of both examined following DPPH protocol and Quantitative estimation of the target polysaccharide was 15.63% and 6.5% correlation between TPC & FRS activity was phytochemical was carried out using HPTLC respectively. established. that recorded the Hecogenin content as 0.4%.

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ANNUAL REPORT 15/16 2014-15

Managing Forests and Forest Products for Livelihood Support and Economic Growth

Development of sustainable model Evaluation of Schleichera oleosa Studies on harvesting time of some winter season in samples collected from for enrichment of selected Medicinal (Kusum) fruits for their nutritional medicinal plant for their natural Chhattisgarh Plain agroclimatic zone, Nimar Plant Conservation Areas (MPCAs) of value and development of value antioxidant constituent (TFRI) Plains respectively. Uttarakhand Himalayas (FRI) added products for economic The phyto-chemicals and antioxidant activity The concentration of phyllanthin, active ingredient of P. amarus was found to vary in Enrichment field trials by three selected species development of local people (TFRI) value were evaluated in the collected samples. different processing methods. The quantity of at two MPCA sites i.e. Kandara (Uttarkashi) and Collected fruits of Schleichera oleosa were The total phenol and flavonoids percentage in phyllanthin ranged from 0.457-1.108%. Khuliya in Pithoragarh are in progress. Three processed for pulp which was then evaluated for Argyreia speciosa leaves varied from 0.21 to target species viz. Aconitum heterophyllum, its nutritional values. The preservation protocol 3.16% and 0.92 to 2.79% respectively in the Evaluation of non-edible oil seeds for natural population are found in Kandra MPCA for pulp was also standardized. Eight value samples collected in July and December. The development of surfactants and their antioxidant activity in term of IC varied from and Nardostachys grandiflora D.C (syn-N. added products (Kusum Vati, Kusum Jam, Kusum 50 utilization in pest management (TFRI) jatamansi D. C) are found only in MPCA at Sauce, Kusum Thandai, Kusum Squash, Kusum 2.05 to 2.70 mg/ml. Total phenols in Asparagus Khuliya and Picrorhiza kurrooa Royle ex Sarbat, Kusum Morabba & Kusum Powder) were racemosus fresh root varied from 0.24 to 0.32%. Seeds of Pongamia pinnata, Schleiochera oleosa, Benth.(Kutki) are reported in both MPCA. Total prepared. Further study on phyto-chemical No flavonoid content was detected in A. Jatropha curcas and Sapindus mukrossi were collected and processed. Seed's biochemicals 3796 number of different propagules of target analysis and shelf lives of above mentioned racemosus root samples. IC50 value varied from species were planted and survival percentage of products are under progress. 30.6 to 68.0 mg/ml. Phenolic acids were were isolated and modified into surfactants. The different propagules was recorded in both sites. quantified by HPTLC. Total phenol, flavonoids properties of surfactants at different dilutions Standardization of processing and were assessed. and antioxidant activity as IC50 value varied 0.69 Baseline Survey/Inventory of Guggal storage techniques of Malkangni to 3.16%, 0.92 to 2.60% and 40.5 to 57.8 mg/ml, Evaluation on phyto-polymers as eco- and Salai Guggal distribution in (Celastrus paniculatus), Baheda respectively collected in the month of December. friendly bio-adhesives (TFRI) Haryana (FRI) (Terminalia belerica) & Baividang (Embelia tsjeriam –cottam) Quality standardization of some Starch and crude protein were isolated from This study aims at preparing district-wise important medicinal plants of Madhya availability of Guggal and Salai Guggal in forest fruits/seeds (TFRI) Shorea robusta, Jatropha curcas, Madhuca Pradesh (TFRI) indica, Mangifera indica, Curcuma angustifolia and non-forest areas of Haryana for serving as The collected fruits/ seeds of Malkangni, and Amorphophallus companulatus for the baseline documentation for future conservation Baividang and Baheda were dried and The samples collected in rainy, summer and preparation of adhesives. The tensile strength and potential utilization of Commiphora wightii processed. Dried seeds of Malkangni (Celastrus winter seasons from various agro-climatic zones and thermal properties of the adhesives were and Boswellia serrata. South-west Haryana was paniculatus), Baividang (Embelia tsjeriam – of Madhya Pradesh were processed for chemical determined. Adhesiveness was assessed on surveyed and the distribution of both the species cottam) and rind of Baheda (Terminalia belerica) analysis and active components. various substrates. were recorded. fruits were stored in different containers. Some Total phenol content in Ocimum sanctum of the samples of fruits/ seeds were also stored at samples ranged from 1.56-7.72 % being highest Tapping the potential of some Assessment of economic contribution o of NTFP of Chir Pine in the economy 4-5 C in refrigerator to examine the effect. Seeds in summer samples of Malwa Plateau. Total selected indigenous lesser known of forest dwellers in North India (FRI) of Malkangni were analyzed for oil percentage flavonoids ranged from 0.87-6.03%, highest in wild edible plants for food and by Soxhlet apparatus. Seeds of Baividang and winter sample of Chhattisgarh Plains while nutrition in arid and semi-arid region The project work has been undertaken in the rind of Baheda fruits stored in different antioxidant activity, IC50 value ranged from 0.32- (AFRI) state of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, containers were evaluated for embelin and gallic 8.86 which was found to be best in the samples and Uttarakhand. Economic contribution of acid content respectively using HPTLC collected in rainy season from Bundelkhand Nutritional values of eight wild plants with their NTFPs of Chir pine mainly resin, on economy of technique. In preliminary study, polythene zone. edible leaves/fruits/tubers were evaluated. forest dwellers has been studied. The Preservation in the form of various value added containers at room temperature were found Total phenol content in Gymnema sylvestre observation showed that resin extraction works products viz. pickle, murabba, squash, suitable for storing the above said plant samples ranged from 0.22-13.19 %, highest contributed 73% -83% shares in the total income dehydrated juice of Cordia gharaf fruits, Grewia materials. quantity was observed in winter sample of of dependent forest dwellers. tenax fruits and Leptadenia reticulata pods has Chemo-proﬁling of some Dashmoola Kymore Plateau & Satpura Hills agro-climatic also been done. Distribution, assessment and growth species (Solanum indicum, Solanum zone. Total flavonoids ranged from 1.81-8.93%, Quantiﬁcation, value addition of NTFP of Santalum album L., an important xanthocarpum and Uraria picta) in highest in summer samples of Malwa plateau and antioxidant activity, IC value ranged from and improved agricultural medicinal plant of Karnataka (IWST) Madhya Pradesh (TFRI) 50 0.40-60.8 which was found to be best in the productivity to enhance livelihood Survey was conducted to lay out the sample Forest area was surveyed and plant material of samples of Kymore Plateau and Satpura Hills opportunities in tribal belt of Sirohi plots and to take observations in the identified Solanum xanthocarpum was collected using the winter samples. District of Rajasthan (AFRI) 13 Forest Divisions in Karnataka having purposive random sampling from three places Total phenol content ranged from 1.09-6.8 % sandalwood population. 42 sample plots were each from eleven (11) agro-climatic regions. Quantification of NTFPs in tribal dominated area found to be highest in winter sample of laid out and growth data recorded in these plots. Quantification of Lupeol in different plant parts of Abu Road in Sirohi district of Rajasthan Phyllanthus amarus collected from Chattisgrah Proforma for collection of data from sandalwood of Uraria picta and Caffeic acid in different plant revealed that NTFP collection is round the year plains. Total flavonoids ranged from 0.23-7.38% growing farmers was developed. The data parts of Solanum indicum and Solanum activity and it contributed to about 15% of the with maximum in winter samples of Jhabua collected has been compiled and computations xanthocarpum collected from different agro- total income in 10% to 30% of families. Hills. are in progress. climatic regions was carried out using HPTLC technique. Lupeol content in the roots, stem and Maximum quantity of total phenolic content,

leaves of U. picta varied from 0.49 – 0.15 %, 0.018 flavonoids and IC50 value in Tinospora cordifolia – 0.005% and 0.014 – 0.003% respectively. stems were estimated, highest observed in

ANNUAL REPORT 17/18 2014-15

Managing Forests and Forest Products for Livelihood Support and Economic Growth

ANNUAL REPORT 17/18 2014-15

Managing Forests and Forest Products for Livelihood Support and Economic Growth

NTFPs and their districts of Assam. Laboratory work has been collectors and traders of Kullu and Rampur 30 cm during 19-22 July 2014 between two rows selling in local markets of carried out for antioxidant properties, regions has been initiated. as intercrop to assess the suitability of kalmegh Rajasthan carbohydrate and protein content of the fruit as intercrop. In Sheonak, significant variation plant species- Carallia brachiata (kuji thekera), Establishment of demonstration plots was found among plant height, collar diameter Spondias axillaris (Mitha amora), Garcinia of Nisoth (Operculina turpethum) and and root yield between different spacing. 0.75 x 1 pedunculata (Borthekera), Crataeva magna Sheonak (Oroxylum indicum) (IFP) m spacing was found statistically superior for (Borun) and Artocarpus chaplasha (cham). Nisoth and Sheonak seedlings/plantlets were growth parameters i.e. plant height (37.44 cm) Laboratory works have been done for nutritional planted in field located at the experimental area and collar diameter (5.09 cm) and root yield value of the products. Three value added at Lalgutwa during 30 June to 5 July 2014 for the (74.98 g per plant). There was no significant products have been prepared from Carallia establishment of demonstration plots. variation between root yield in 0.75 x 1 m brachiata, two from Spondias axillaris and two spacing and 0.75 x 3 m spacing. Coefficient of Sheonak seedlings were planted during first from Garcinia pedunculata. Evaluation of variation for collar diameter was found week of July 2014. Kalmegh seeds were also antioxidant properties and shelf life of value maximum. sown in nursery beds on 6th June 2014. Kalmegh added product are in progress. seedlings were planted at the spacing of 30 cm x Status, Survey and Mapping of Ashtavarga Group of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs) in Himachal Pradesh (HFRI) Fungus and microbes 2.5 Field survey was conducted in Shimla, Sirmour, Pangi (Chamba), Kinnaur and Kullu districts of Himachal Pradesh. During the field visits, germplasm of Ashtavarga plants and samples of Interaction between Pseudomonas Formulation of biofertilizers Raising planting materials of selected their associated species were collected, uorescens and AM fungi on consortium and their distribution to cane species and establish plantation processed and herbarium sheets of the collected Dendrocalamus strictus (FRI) forest department (TFRI) species were prepared and preserved. The in fringe villages of Karbi-anglong, Plants raised in co-inoculation of fluorescent Soil and root samples of Albizia lebbek, A. germplasm was planted in the nursery beds at Assam to sustain rural livelihood Pseudomonad and Glomus etunicatum procera, Dalbergia sissoo, D. latifolia, Pterocarpus Potters Hill near Shimla. Household data were performed better in terms of growth and marsupium, Tectona grandis, Terminalia arjuna (RFRI) collected from different villages of Sirmour and macroproliferation of bamboo seedlings in and T. tomentosa have been collected and Survey had been carried out in 11 different Shimla districts. unsterilized soil. The effect of microbial rhizobacteria (PSB, Azotobactor, Azospirillium villages and selected 3 fringe villages to collect inoculants on the root architecture of bamboo and Rhizobium) have been isolated on specific seed/seedling/ wildlings for development of cane Production of Quality Planting seedlings was also investigated. media. Identified mother culture/starter culture nursery. Nursery has been established and 10, Material of Aconitum heterophyllum of rhizobacteria have been maintained in 000 seedlings were raised. 500 seedlings of Wall. ex Royle, Podophyllum Medicinal and edible mushroom laboratory including 3 strains of Rhizobium Calamus gracilis were collected from fringe hexendrum Royle & Angelica glauca cultivation for income generation in (nursery), 8 strains of PSB (3 from nursery and 5 villagers. 1.00 ha land in homestead garden at Edgew and Extension of Their rural areas in Uttarakhand (FRI) from natural forest), 13 strains of Azospirillium (6 Jongpha, Karbi-anglong has been developed to Cultivation Technology to Local Spawn of Ganoderma lucidum, Pleurotus sajor- from nursery and 7 from natural forest) and 6 carry out plantation. Communities (HFRI) caju and P. florida was provided to stakeholders strains of Azotobactor (natural forest). Seeds of Development of Descriptors and Seed collection, processing and sowing of Atish, for cultivation trial. Capacity building Albizia lebbek, Dalbergia sissoo, D. latifolia, evaluation of artificial inoculation in and Chora was carried out in different nurseries programme at Forest Pathology Division, FRI for Tectona grandis, Terminalia arjuna and T. Aquilaria malaccensis L (RFRI) of the institute for raising planting material. The media preparation, isolation, purification and tomentosa have been collected for nursery seeds of Ban Kakri collected from Kargil area of spawn preparation was organized for the experiment. Extraction of DNA from tender leaves of different J&K were sown in Brundhar nursery of the volunteers. variants of Aquilaria malaccensis were institute. A total of around 1.1 lakhs nursery Evaluation of antifungal potential and successfully carried out. Seeds and seedlings of stock of Atish, Chora and Bankakri were raised Development of molecular diagnostic identification of broad spectrum different variants of A. malaccensis were and maintained at different nurseries of the kits for identification and early antifungal compound from selected collected and maintained as germplasm bank in institute. To promote cultivation of medicinal detection of nursery and plantation tree/shrubs/weeds of Indian arid RFRI campus. plants by the farmers, distributed around 20,000 pathogens of Eucalyptus (FRI) region (AFRI) Evaluation of forest fruits for the medicinal plants and seeds of these species to Fresh diseased eucalypts foliar samples were Antifungal properties of root, leaves, fruits and nutritional value and development of various stakeholders in H.P. and J&K. Two collected for the isolation of pathogenic species. bark of Balanites aegyptiaca; roots, leaves seeds value added products for economic training and demonstration programmes at The taxonomic identification based on and flowers of Tephrosia purpurea; leaves, fruits Mansari (Manali) and at Shaneri, (Rampur) in the enhancement of the local people microscopic characteristics was done followed and roots of Citrullus colocynthis and Tribulus state of HP were organized for local (RFRI) by development of DNA extraction protocol for terrestris; leaves, roots, seeds and flowers of communities. One booklet and three pamphlets Cladosporium spp. Datura stramonium; and roots, flowers and fruits Field tours were conducted for collection of fruits in Hindi for the benefit of various stakeholders of Argemone mexicana were evaluated. Aqueous from forests and homestead gardens of selected were published. The works on data base of herb and ethanolic extract were prepared from each

ANNUAL REPORT 19/20 2014-15

Managing Forests and Forest Products for Livelihood Support and Economic Growth

ANNUAL REPORT 19/20 2014-15

Managing Forests and Forest Products for Livelihood Support and Economic Growth

plant and evaluated against selected fungi putative endomycorrhizae along with other Studies on Thrips of forest and denticollis and Anomalococcus indicus on 6 (Rhizoctonia solani, R.bataticola, Fusarium beneficial microbes inhabiting the rhizosphere of medicinal plants, problems caused by Australian plant species with Prickly acacia as moniliforme, Fusarium solani and Alternaria A. augusta have been completed. Mass them and their management in control were carried out in the insectary on alternata). Antifungal activities of extracts were multiplication of endomycorrhizal strains Uttarakhand (FRI) potted plants. The data collected from the No- determined by poison food technique. The (Glomus sp. + Acaulospora sp.) was done choice trial involving single non-target plant antifungal activity of this extract was assessed through starter and pot cultures. Inoculation of Survey was conducted in the forest plantations species. in terms of percentage inhibition of fungus the target plant species with three bio-agents at Dehradun, Yamkeshwar, Kotdwar, Raipur growth. Effect of different concentration (10, 20, (viz., a bacterium, a non-mycorrhizal fungus and Forest Division, Central nursery and FRI campus. Biopesticide against papaya mealy 30, 40 and 50) of ethanol extract on growth of an AM fungus), alone or in consortia for biomass Management of thrips infested three plant bug (IFGTB) selected fungi showed an inverse relationship production has been completed. The inoculation species; Ficus benjamina, Terminalia chebula Extensive survey was conducted on the with fungus growth. experiments showed good significant results on and Mallotus philippinensis by three insecticides colonization of mealy bug from 20 districts of growth and development of this target plant viz; Monocrotophos, Dimethoate (Rogar) and Tamil Nadu. A biopesticide formulation “Crawl Effect of the endomycorrhiza along species. Imidachlorpid has been done. Clean" was developed for control of the pest. with other bio-agents on biomass production, conservation and Eco-friendly management of bark Biological control of Eucalyptus Gall Development of coccinellids based accumulation of some phyto- eating caterpillar, Indarbela wasp, Leptocybe invasa (FRI) biocontrol programmes for the chemicals in Abroma augusta L. quadrinotata on aonla (Emblica Approximately 9,700 parasitoids of Megastigmus management of sandal scales and (RFRI) ofﬁcinalis) in plantations (TFRI) sp. were released at Phillaur and nearby areas mealy bugs (IWST) for biological control of Eucalyptus gall wasp, Assessment of the endo-mycorrhizal biodiversity Seasonal incidence of bark eating caterpillar, Release of C. montrouzieri against F. virgata at Leptocybe invasa. Further, during September- and presence of other beneficial bioagents in Indarbela quadrinotata was studied. Maximum the rate of 10 beetles per sandalwood tree were October, 2014, approximately 45,400 parasitoids Abroma augusta L. along with physico-chemical incidence (75%) was recorded in the month of found very effective to manage scales and mealy of Megastigmus sp. were released at Hoshiarpur, variability analysis in all the rhizospheric soil August. Three Entomopathogenic fungi were bugs in field condition. Jalandhar, Ropar and adjoining areas. At samples have been completed. Rhizospheric soil isolated, purified and identified as Fusarium experimental parasitoid release site, Bhunga, Bionomics and management of and seeds samples were collected from 8 natural oxysporum, F. monaliformae and Aspergillus gall intensity reduced from 25.93% to 7.79% locations. A total of 26 fungi species belonging niger. Solvent extract of C. collinus in petroleum Purpuricenus sanguinolentus Oliver while at non-release control site (Kailon) gall to 14 families were isolated from the rhizospheric ether (57.01%) was found most effective against (Cerambycidae: Coleoptera) the stem infestation was slightly decreased from 25% to soil of A. augusta. I. quadrinotata. Application of fungal borer of Sandal (Santalum album L.) suspension of Fusarium moniliformae 1.5x10-6 20.28%. in Karnataka (IWST) Highest density (1.00) was observed in case of (60.73%) was also found to be most effective Aspergillus candidus and highest abundance Biological observations on Purpuricenus against I. quadrinotata Parasitoids value (2.0) in Penicillium capsulatum and multiplication sanguinolentus in laboratory and field conditions Rhizoctonia sp. Isolation and multiplication of chamber at were completed. The whole biological Insectary, FRI, parameters were worked out and its population Dehradun dynamics was assessed for two years. Four different types of Hymenopteran parasitoids were collected and they were identified. Control experiments were conducted with plant products and with Sealer cum healer, a plant based Pest and Disease product developed by IIHR, Bengaluru. Management 2.6 Studies on hard substratum fauna in Release of ﬁve major ports on the east coast of parasitoids in India (IWST) Studies on diversity of egg parasitoid Biology of hispine bamboo borer- Gurdaspur, Punjab. wasps Trichogramma spp. from Estigmena chinensis Hope. Marine exposure trials at four major ports, i.e., Tuticorin, Chennai, Kolkata and Haldia Punjab and Haryana and their (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) continued and new trials initiated at Paradeep application in biological control of damaging green standing bamboo port. Both short term (wood) and long term important forest insect pests (FRI) and its management (FRI) (aluminum) test panels were collected and Collected Trichogramma spp. from five agro- Bamboo species damaged by Estigmena observations were made on aspects related to marine fouling and wood boring. The retrieved climatic zones of Punjab. 150 specimens of chinensis were collected from Timli, Jhajra, test panels were analyzed using Photogrid Trichogramma were identified into eleven Thano, Choharpur ranges and reared in the software. The panels were split open for species. Two cultures of indigenous species of laboratory to observe biology. Thirteen bamboo observations on internal destruction by marine species has been found attacked by this bamboo T. chilonis and T. japonicum were taken from the wood borers. The wood boring organisms were fields of Punjab. borer in the field. The maximum percentage of New bio-control opportunities for prickly acacia: exploration in India collected and identified. Passive sampling of attack was recorded in B. nutans (72.50%). fouling organisms at Chennai and Tuticorin ports (IFGTB) were conducted. Water samples were collected Host specificity tests through No-choice method and analysis of hydrographical parameters were for the two prioritized agents Dereodus carried out.

ANNUAL REPORT 21/22 2014-15

Managing Forests and Forest Products for Livelihood Support and Economic Growth

ANNUAL REPORT 21/22 2014-15

Managing Forests and Forest Products for Livelihood Support and Economic Growth

Status of Sal heartwood borer, status of fruiting and seed quality parameters Monocrotophos were found to be the most Re-discovery of Termitoloemus Hoplocerambyx spinicornis Newman like flowering status, fruit/seed setting on each effective chemical insecticides to check the marshalli Baranov, a promising and its management (TFRI) marked trees, fruit/seed weight, size, total spread of the insect pests upto epidemic level. biological control agent of termites number of fruit/seed per tree and total weight (FRI) Sal forest areas of M.P. and C.G. were surveyed were recorded before introducing the colonies to Studies on the diversity of soil-borne for monitoring of Sal borer and collection of assess the effect of honey bee afterwards. entomo-pathogenic fungi in different Termitoloemus marshalli Baranov (Diptera: information on borer incidence and abiotic and land-use system of North East India Calliphoridae: Bengaliinae) is known to the biotic factors. Information on Sal borer incidence Studies on the causes of Gmelina and their utility for the management science only through one male holotype and two in core and buffer zones of Kanha Tiger Reserve, arborea mortality in plantation of MP, of major defoliators of Gmelina female paratypes collected from Kanpur (Uttar Mandla and Satpura Tiger Reserve, CG and its integrated management Pradesh, India) in 1935 and deposited in NHM, Hoshangabad were collected. Categorization of arborea Roxb. and Aquilaria (TFRI) London. Since then, no scientific record about borer affected Sal trees and trap tree operation to malaccensis Lamk (RFRI) collection of additional material from India or the front-line staffs of Forest Department were Disease and insect survey in Gmelina arborea Eight fungi were isolated from the infected anywhere in the world is available. This species demonstrated and leaflets on Sal heartwood plantation was conducted and data were insects and identified. The soil borne fungi was rediscovered after 78 years from Jorhat borer, categorization of borer affected trees and recorded on mortality status in MP and CG. On Fusarium sp., Beauveria bassiana, Mucor sp., (Assam) and Dehradun (Uttarakhand) predating trap tree operation were distributed. an average only 18.9% trees were recorded Aspergillus ochraceus, Trichoderma sp., voraciously on the workers and soldiers of healthy with no infection while rest 81.1% trees Development of rearing technique for Trichophyton sp., Verticillium lecanii and mound building termite species Odontotermes showed low to heavy infestation (36.8% trees production of insect predator, Pacilomyces sp. were isolated from the obesus and O. giriensis respectively. Work on showed low infestation, 29.9% medium and Canthecona furcellata, as bio-control cadavers of G. mellonella through insect bait taxonomy and some aspects of biology of the fly 14.5% showed heavy infestation) at different method. The biology of the Agar pest Heortia have also been done. Material identified shall be agent for larval defoliators (TFRI) sites. Two insects, Tingis beesonii and Indarbella vitessoides was studied in laboratory condition. deposited with the national and international Natural forest, plantation and nursery of Sal, quadrinotata and four fungi, Hendersonula, Pathogenicity of the isolated fungi, Fusarium sp., insect depositories so that the species may be Teak, Bamboo and Aonla were surveyed and Hexagonia, Hypoxylon and Torula were found Beauveria bassiana, Metarhizium anisopliae, well understood and exploited for termite eggs, nymph and adult of C. furcellata were associated with mortality of khamer. Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus ochraceus, biological control programmes. collected. Screening of alternate host has been Studies on seed insect pests of Trichoderma sp., Mucor sp. and Verticillium carried out for the mass rearing of predator indigenous and exotic forest tree lecanii were conducted on the targeted pest in throughout the year in laboratory at different laboratory condition. Beauveria bassiana and 0 0 species and to develop IPM package temperature regime (20±1 C, 27±1 C and Metarhizium anisopliae were found very effective 0 35±1 C) and relative humidity 70±5% on for major insect damages in Gujarat in control of the pest viz.100% and 80% Corcyra cephalonica, Eutectona machaeralis, (AFRI) respectively after 7 days period. Hyblea puera, Caveria sericia, Plecoptera reflexa, The checklist of one hundred and seventy one Biology and Management of Insect Cryptisia coclesalis and Gallaria menollena. insect pests associated with eight important forest trees and grass species of Gujarat has pests of seeds of Juniperus Studies on insect bio-control agent, polycarpos C. Koch and Evaluating Chrysoperla carnea and its been prepared. The infested seed samples were examined for pest incidence and the adult the Insect-pests Resistance potentiality as insect predator (TFRI) insects were identified. The life cycle of some Performance in Nursery (HFRI) Natural forest and nursery of teak and bamboo in major pest such as: Atteva fabriciella, Eligma The berries and seeds of Juniperus polycarpos Rukhar and Dudhiya, Mul road Chandrapur, spp., Caryedon serratus, Hyblaea puera, Bruchus were found infected with insects and about 60% Tree-rich Bio-booster: A novel Figures a-c. (Maharashtra), nursery and plantation of bilineatopygus, Helopeltis antonii and Hydrelia berries were found infected in the field at some Termitoloemus marshalli Bamboo, Teak in Dindori and Mandla forest, flammeolaria have been studied. The decline in approach to synergize growth and places. This infestation resulted in reduced pest management (IFGTB) Baranov: a, male TFRI nurseries and plantations Jabalpur (M.P.) population was observed in early summers and viability of seeds. The seeds /berries showed in lateral view; b, and Sal forest of Chilpi Kawardha (Chattisgarh) late winters. August, September and October females in dorsal little or no symptom of insect attack during seed About twelve treatments of bio-inoculants (FYM, view showing were surveyed. The adult and eggs of predator were the months, when the population of development. It has been found that the insect effluent compost, vermi-compost and green colour variations; were collected. Rearing of predator on Corcyra Caryedon serratus and Bruchus bilineatopygus species takes about 45-56 days to complete the manure) along with coir pith and vermiculite as c, T. marshalli fly cephalonica as alternate host was done in the attacking soldier were at its peak. The tin and glass containers life cycle and it completes only one life cycle in a base material were prepared to study the effect of termite laboratory. Laboratory experiment on life cycle of were found as the most suitable for seed storage. year. Two micro moths (Lepidoptera) were found of mixture along with bio-manure on growth Odontotermes giriensis. predator was completed. Predatory potential of Balanites aegyptica and Psorolea corylifolia plant feeding on the berries. As Juniper seeds take performance of Ailanthus, Gmelina and Chrysoperla carnea had been recorded on extracts are recommended as antifeedents. longer period (12-14 months) to germinate Neolamarckia. Corcyra cephalonica. Rockon was the most effective botanical hence, field observations were taken during Effect of Bio-booster, made of organic bio- insecticide in field trial in the plantations of Studies on effect of introduction of March, 2014 for the seed sown during February compost like vermi-compost, decomposed coir Ailanthus excelsa and Tectona grandis and honey bee on seed production of teak –March, 2013. In the laboratory studies the pith, vermiculite, effluent waste, decomposed Weapon was found effective for stored seeds of treatment of the seed with Fursa (1%) recorded green manure along with Plant Growth seed orchards (TFRI) Acacia nilotica and Prosopis cineraria. Crab maximum control of insect-pests damage Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPRs), Pink spider, praying mantids, cocinellid beetles are Teak Seed Orchards (Ghissi, Behrai and followed by Robust (0.5%). Pigmented Facultative Methylotrophs (PPFMs), the most effective bio-agents or predators. Nanditola, Dharana) were selected for arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and Frankia was Beauveria bassiana and Paecilomyces farinosus experimentation on effect of introducing evaluated for its effect on the seedlings of were recommended as the most promising domesticated honey bee, Apis mellifera colonies Ailanthus, Gmelina arborea and kadamba and on seed production. Observations on current entomo-pathogenic fungi. Quinalphos and

ANNUAL REPORT 23/24 2014-15

Managing Forests and Forest Products for Livelihood Support and Economic Growth

ANNUAL REPORT 23/24 2014-15

Managing Forests and Forest Products for Livelihood Support and Economic Growth

conventional soil potting mixture (sand, soil and well as in different combinations were used on found to be the most devastating disease of indicate that induction of plant defence may farm manure) was used as control. Jatropha neem seedlings in greenhouse condition were to Citronella in this region. Curvularia maculans participate to reduce the symptom expression. kernel cake and aegle cake were evaluated study their efficacy in promoting growth. Data on was found to be associated with a severe leaf Aqueous extracts of locally available plant along with aforementioned biocomposts to shoot length, root length, collar diameter, fresh necrosis disease of Curculigo orchoides. A species were prepared and tested against develop a composite. The inoculations of PGPRs, weight and dry weight after 90 days of treatment potentially devastating leaf spot disease was Trichoderma harzianum to see the detrimental PPFM, AM fungi and Frankia significantly were recorded. The results showed that the observed in C. tenuis. Aqueous extracts of locally effect. Out of 10 plant extracts tested, only guava increased the germination percentage by 40-43 consortia of biofertilizers were more effective as available plant species were prepared and tested leaf extract showed moderate growth inhibition. percent as compared to conventional nursery compared to the individual microorganisms. against target pathogens to see the detrimental practice. Nutrients, such as, carbohydrates, effect. Trichoderma isolates were found effective protein, chlorophyll, Ca, K, N, P, Mg, S and Studies on the economically against target pathogens in laboratory and glass important diseases of medicinal and Differences in organic carbon were found to be significantly house conditions color and growth increased in the treated seedlings when aromatic plants of Assam to develop Patterns of management practices through Studies on Trichoderma isolates Trichoderma compared to control. The growth performance isolates was found to be significant in terms of shoot organic approach (RFRI) inhabiting different forest ecosystem of North East India (RFRI) length, collar diameter, biomass yield and Surveys for economically important diseases of survivability from 30 to 60 days after treatment medicinal and aromatic plants were conducted The distribution of Trichoderma isolates which reduced the use of chemical fertilizers. in the state of Assam. Disease assessments were prevalent in forest soils of Arunachal Pradesh The combined effect of bio-inoculants with made by observing numerous representative (Ziro, Pange Forest range, Talle valley) and organic biocompost significantly increased the plants to determine the general health and Manipur (Pine forest and Dipterocarp forest) was germination percentage, survivability and presence or absence of disease symptoms and investigated. Studies in previously biomass yield which are considered as signs. The major constraint for cultivation of uninvestigated regions or habitats have led to performance indicators of quality planting Guava leaf extract Pogostemon cablin (patchouli) is wilt disease the isolation of Trichoderma spp. showing at different material. caused by Fusarium solani. Leaf blight was distinct cultural characteristics. Difference in concentration (B1, colony morphology, color and growth pattern B2 and B3) Development of package for inhibited the was observed and the isolates were clustered integrated management of insect pest Leaf blight of mycelial growth of Citronella into different groups. A combination of T. harzianum and diseases (IPDM) and Trichoderma isolates were found effective as a improvement of planting stock foliar spray against leaf blight of Citronella, one material of Neem (Azadirachta indica) of the most devastating diseases of Citronella in through biofertilizers (AFRI) North East India. Further, TH soil treated plants Survey was conducted to identify and isolate also showed reduced symptoms. These findings infected samples of neem. Samples of Charcoal root rot disease, white root rots, Damping off and wilting were collected. Fungus associated with these diseases were isolated and identified as Macrophomina phaseolina, Ganoderma spp., Leaf spot of Bio oils and Biodiesel 2.7 Phytophthora spp., Rhizoctonia solani and C. tenuis Fusarium solani respectively. Two different types of molluscs and one sap sucker were also recorded from AFRI nursery, Jodhpur. Myllocerus Study on microwave assisted direct and molluscs were identified damaging neem biodiesel production from Pongamia seedlings in nursery. pinnata (L) seed oil by two phase Soil samples were collected and biopesticides solvent extraction (IWST) like Trichoderma viride and Pseudomonas fluorescence were isolated. Few bioagents were The seeds were procured and sorted. After initial procured from IMTECH, Chandigarh like cleaning, the seeds were irradiated to microwave for different time (1.0, 1.30 and 2.0 Azospirillum brasilense, Azotobacter beijerinckii, Wilt of Bacillus thuringiensis,Trichoderma harzianum. Pogostemon min). The microwave irradiated and control seed cablin Consortia of Arbuscular mycorrhiza like Glomus, samples were powdered and sieved for oil Gigaspora sclerocystis and G. scutellospora were extraction using two phase solvent extraction isolated and multiplied on maize in pots. method. The physical and chemical properties of the treated and control oil sample was Azospirillum brasilense, Azotobacter beijerinckii, evaluated. The result of the study suggested that Bacillus thuringiensis, Trichoderma harzianum, density and refractive index of oil remain consortia of AMF (Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi unchanged in treated and untreated seeds. consisting of species of Glomus, Gigaspora sclerocystis and G. scutellospora) individually as

ANNUAL REPORT 25/26 2014-15

Managing Forests and Forest Products for Livelihood Support and Economic Growth

ANNUAL REPORT 25/26 2014-15

Biodiversity plays important role in maintaining the ecological functions, including stabilizing the water cycle, maintenance and replenishment of soil fertility, pollination and cross-fertilization of crops and other vegetation, protection against soil erosion and stability in food production and minimizing Studies on Taxonomy of the Family Collections (from Nainital and Chamoli Districts impact of changing climate in recent past. Conservation of biodiversity leads to Encyrtidae (Hymenoptera: of Uttarakhand) preserved in alcohol were dried conservation of essential ecological diversity which ensures the ecological Chalcidoidea) present in National and about 200 dried specimens were mounted security as it provides raw material for diverse medicinal and health care Forest Insect Collection (NFIC) on cards. Some of them were identified to be systems along with genetic base for the continuous up-gradation of except Doon Valley (FRI) belonging to genera Anagyrus, Adelencyrtus, agriculture, sheries and for critical discoveries in scientic, industrial, forestry Anamalicornia, Cheiloneurus, Cerchysiella, and other sectors. ICFRE Institutes have been engaged in carrying out research New genus and species of Encyrtidae Copidosoma, Encyrtus, Leptomastix, based projects on various biodiversity, its conservation and ecological security (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea): Psyllaephagus etc. Identified following species of encyrtids collected from Calicut (Kerala): related studies. They have also been imparting trainings on various issues Described a new genus Noyesencyrtus Singh Aenasius advena, Aenasius bambawalei, related to biodiversity conservation and ecological services. Seminars, and three species - Noyesencyrtus brachyoculus Blepyrus insularis, Metaphycus bolangerae, workshops etc. have also been organised to have more in-depth knowledge on Singh (Figs a-d), Psyllaephagus kundapurensis Trechnites manaliensis, Copidosoma gracilis, recent trends of studies on the subject. Followings are some of the studies Singh (Figs e-h) and Ooencyrtus hayatii Singh Copidosoma floridanum, Psyllaephagus conducted by these institutes during 2014-15. (Figs i-l) new to the science, collected from macrohomotomae and Psyllaephagus garuga. Western Ghats of India. Species Noyesencyrtus Thirty species of Encyrtidae collected from brachyoculus Singh is an interesting species that different states of India were identified and was reared from wood decaying fungi, which added in the National Forest Insect Collection parasitized coleopterous/dipterous larvae (NFIC). inhabiting the fungal fruiting bodies.

Figures a-d, Noyesencyrtus brachyoculus Singh gen. and sp. Biodiversity Conservation 3.1 nov., female: a, body in lateral view; b, head in frontal view; c, head in lateral view showing Studies on Taxonomy of the Family short eyes, Eulophidae (Hymenoptera: brachy (short) + a b c d oculus (eye); d, Chalcidoidea) present in National antenna. Forest Insect Collection (NFIC) except Doon Valley (FRI) Figures e-h, Psyllaephagus Sorted out Eulophids from the alcohol preserved kundapurensis Singh sp. nov., collections in NFIC from Uttarakhand, Punjab female: e, body in and Karnataka. Collections (from Nainital and dorsal view; f, antenna; g, head Chamoli districts of Uttarakhand) preserved in in frontal view; h, alcohol were dried using HMDS technique. head in dorsal. Identified following eulophid species: Pediobius agantha, Pediobius bethylicidus, Tetrastichus spp., Tetrastichus tunicus and Euplectrus e f g h petiolatus.

Biodiversity Conservation and Ecological Security 03 Biodiversity plays important role in maintaining the ecological functions, including stabilizing the water cycle, maintenance and replenishment of soil fertility, pollination and cross-fertilization of crops and other vegetation, protection against soil erosion and stability in food production and minimizing Studies on Taxonomy of the Family Collections (from Nainital and Chamoli Districts impact of changing climate in recent past. Conservation of biodiversity leads to Encyrtidae (Hymenoptera: of Uttarakhand) preserved in alcohol were dried conservation of essential ecological diversity which ensures the ecological Chalcidoidea) present in National and about 200 dried specimens were mounted security as it provides raw material for diverse medicinal and health care Forest Insect Collection (NFIC) on cards. Some of them were identified to be systems along with genetic base for the continuous up-gradation of except Doon Valley (FRI) belonging to genera Anagyrus, Adelencyrtus, agriculture, sheries and for critical discoveries in scientic, industrial, forestry Anamalicornia, Cheiloneurus, Cerchysiella, and other sectors. ICFRE Institutes have been engaged in carrying out research New genus and species of Encyrtidae Copidosoma, Encyrtus, Leptomastix, based projects on various biodiversity, its conservation and ecological security (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea): Psyllaephagus etc. Identified following species of encyrtids collected from Calicut (Kerala): related studies. They have also been imparting trainings on various issues Described a new genus Noyesencyrtus Singh Aenasius advena, Aenasius bambawalei, related to biodiversity conservation and ecological services. Seminars, and three species - Noyesencyrtus brachyoculus Blepyrus insularis, Metaphycus bolangerae, workshops etc. have also been organised to have more in-depth knowledge on Singh (Figs a-d), Psyllaephagus kundapurensis Trechnites manaliensis, Copidosoma gracilis, recent trends of studies on the subject. Followings are some of the studies Singh (Figs e-h) and Ooencyrtus hayatii Singh Copidosoma floridanum, Psyllaephagus conducted by these institutes during 2014-15. (Figs i-l) new to the science, collected from macrohomotomae and Psyllaephagus garuga. Western Ghats of India. Species Noyesencyrtus Thirty species of Encyrtidae collected from brachyoculus Singh is an interesting species that different states of India were identified and was reared from wood decaying fungi, which added in the National Forest Insect Collection parasitized coleopterous/dipterous larvae (NFIC). inhabiting the fungal fruiting bodies.

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Figures i-l, forest types, viz., Andaman evergreen, semi- Documentation of sacred groves of Ooencyrtus evergreen and moist deciduous forests were hayatii Singh sp. Rajasthan and assessment of nov., female: i, found adjoining the plantations of teak, padauk biological diversity in some of them body in dorsal and mixed species. The species diversity, relative view; j, antenna; for improved management and k, head in frontal density, dominance and frequency have been view; l, head in carried out. Thinning is carried out in the people livelihood (AFRI) dorsal view plantations (35%). Seed collection is in progress. The inventory of 123 sacred groves covering all districts of Rajasthan showed the presence of Buttery diversity in relation to 131 woody species belonging to 48 families. i j k l landscape changes in the Walayar These sacred groves were observed dominated Valley, at Palakkad Gap in the by 26 types of tree species. Dominant species Western Ghats (IFGTB) with decreasing number of sacred groves were in Morphological taxonomy of the family photographed for four pest species viz., order A. pendula>P. juliflora>Salvadora The diversity of butterflies was studied in Aleyrodidae Westwood (Hemiptera: Aleuroclava jasmini (Singh), Aleurodicus oleoides> Capparis decidua>P. Walayar Valley, covering different forest Sternorrhyncha) of India: revisions of dispersus Russell, Neomaskellia andropogonis cineraria>Tectona grandis>Acacia types/landscape elements occurring both in Corbett and N. bergii (Singnoret). Auto-montage leucophloea>Acacia nilotica>Butea the genera and species (FRI) Kerala and Tamil Nadu part. About 65 species of images of habitus of puparium of 15 species monosperma>Ziziphus rotundifolia. Sacred A total of 40 host plants infested with whiteflies butterflies were recorded from moist deciduous have been taken. The genus Rabdostigma groves dominated by P. roxburghii, W. tinctoria, were collected and identified. Whitefly species of forests, 44 species from semi-evergreen forests, Quaintance and Baker earlier a synonym of E. officinalis, B. monosperma, M. parviflora, A. 16 genera have been identified in addition to 59 species from dry deciduous forests, 28 species Dialeurodes was resurrected and revised based indica, A. catechu and Tectona grandis indicated previously identified 13 genera: Acaudaleyrodes, from riparian forests, 24 species from grasslands higher vitality in terms of diversity and on the type specimens from India and USDA, Aleurocanthus, Aleuroclava, Africaleurodes, and 70 species from thorny scrub forests. The regeneration status. In arid region, P. cineraria USA. Two species, Aleuroclava citrifolii (Corbett) Aleurodicus, Aleurolobus, Aleurotrachelus, teak plantations raised in the forest areas and Salvadora spp. were found effective in and Dialeurodes cephalidistinctus (Singh) are Bemisia, Cockerelliella, Dialeurodes, contained 53 species of butterflies, while the maintaining diversity of the groves. At least 19 recorded for the first time from India, the latter is Neomaskellia, Minutaleyrodes, Rhachisphora, Tamarind plantations had about 35 species. birds, 25 mammals and 10 reptiles including the transferred to genus Rabdostigma. Two new Setaleyrodes, Singhiella and Trialeurodes. About 46 species of butterflies were also Alexandrine parakeet were observed. Effective genera, Takahashius Dubey & Evans and recorded from the agricultural areas adjoining management strategies for protection and The holotypes of 24 species, 4 determined and Pennaleurodes Dubey & Evans and three new the forests. The mined out areas were found to conservation of sacred groves would be 116 unidentified species taken on loan from combinations have been proposed. be very poor in butterfly diversity (i.e. 21 strengthening the existing conservation system NPC, IARI, New Delhi were studied, of which, Acanthaleyrodes styraci Takahashi is re- species). Altogether, about 117 species of of the villagers and would restore once degraded one new species Tetraleurodes champaiensis described from Hong Kong, based on slides butterflies have been recorded from the Walayar sacred groves following landscape level Dubey has been described. SEM studies of pupal loaned from the Natural History Museum, Valley so far. approach. cases have been done for 17 species. The London, UK, as the original description of this st nd rd Twenty five butterfly host plants were introduced Taxonomy and Molecular Analysis developmental stages such as eggs, 1 , 2 and 3 species was lacking details of taxonomic at the Field Station of IFGTB at Walayar, Kerala (through RAPD-PCR) of Moths instars, pupal cases and adults have been characters. to study the colonization of butterflies on these (Lepidoptera) of Cold Deserts (Spiti Floral Diversity Survey in the State of plants. Tetraaleorodes and Leh) of Indian Himalayas (HFRI) Bihar (FRI) Establishing Arachnarium at TFRI, A total of 185 specimens of moth (Lepidoptera) Out of 11 districts, qualitative and quantitative Jabalpur, M.P. species were collected from different localities in survey of six districts (Gaya, West Champaran, Arachnarium is a structure where spiders are the cold desert region of Leh and Spiti. RAPD- Nawada, Nalanda, Kaimur and Rohtas) were reared, raised and bred. The process of PCR protocol for analysis of moths was carried out. In each forest type, categorization establishing of Arachnarium at TFRI, Jabalpur standardized. Twenty OPERON series primers was done on the basis of crown density i.e. very has been initiated since February 2015. There dense, moderately and open forest. Importance Fig. 1. would be both indoor and outdoor exhibits of live male genitalia of Value Index (IVI) of each species occurred in spiders. They would be reared in the laboratory Mocis discios each density class was estimated. List of species Kollar as well as in their natural habitat. To begin with, both in forest area and “Tree Outside Forest” and 50 species of spiders are proposed to be included Fig. 2. medicinal plants was prepared. Herbarium in the Arachnarium. Some extraordinary spiders, Female genitalia of Mocis discios Acanthaleyrodes specimens in triplicate of each district were like the fish eating pisaurids and bird eating Kollar prepared. giant wood spider would be in prime focus. Development of models for Chada Vanogram in the Dindori Forest Range conversion of plantations into was surveyed and 3 sites were selected for secondary forests in Andaman spider collection. Habitats for tarantulas were searched, located and geo-referenced. Spider (IFGTB) (OPA1 to OPA20) for RAPD analysis of 20 species faunal diversity in and around TFRI estate were were used, of which OPA13 showed better results. Identification and selection of sample plots are recorded. Arachnarium of TFRI is going to be st Different RAPD profiles were observed for being undertaken. The sample plots were the 1 of its kind in India and would be different species. To avoid anomaly, only one selected based on the areas where three major completed within 3 years from now.

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Lepidoptera species, Athetis delecta (male) was phyto-sociological studies were carried out in spiders in the mangrove habitats of south India. regeneration, priorities and local vegetation were taken in agar gel 1 and 2, while in agar gel 3 & 4, three of the selected sites. In alpine pasture, 49 They might be playing active role in keeping the also collected. The plant species present in the male and female of the species were taken. herb species were identified with Sibbaldia populations of these whiteflies under control. permanent quadrats were enumerated and Similarly, all 20 species were characterized and cuneata as the dominant species followed by Futher, parasitoids were recovered from four recorded for frequency, density and basal area nine serious pest species (Agrotis ypsilon, G. Plantago depressa and Trifolium repens. For species of whiteflies. and also biomass and rates of productivity. The operculella, Y. rorella, S. litura, Plusia orichalcea, shrubs, 7 species were identified of which phenological observations of the vegetation of Diamond back moth, Polyphaenis confecta , Viburnum cotinifolium was dominant species The successional trends and the area were recorded. The aquatic ecosystem Helicoverpa armigera , Xestia c-nigrum , followed by Rosa macrophylla and Cotoneaster productivity studies of Sriharikota of the sampling area was monitored by Ochropleura vallesioca) along with others were microphyllus. In Raigarh beat, at three elevations (SHAR) and Pulicat Lake ecosystems collecting water samples and recording of flora studied for PCR band patterns. The banding of 2400-2700 m, 2700-3000 m and 3000-3300 m for conservation of biodiversity (IFB) and fauna. Biotic interference and productivity patterns from DNA extracts with the selected the total number of plant species recorded were Phyto-sociological data of terrestrial and aquatic aspects of terrestrial ecosystem were assessed in primers shall be employed for phylogenetic study 68, 56 and 50 respectively, whereas, in Keonal, ecosystem of Sriharikota and Pulicat Lake were the permanent quadrats with portable of moth species of the cold deserts. 66, 34 and 56 plant species were recorded at the collected from 30 quadrats laid randomly in the photosynthetic system. The flow of energy is also same three elevations, respectively. Six area. Data on people's perception about natural being assessed by estimating the calorific value Ecological Studies on Distribution threatened plant species namely, Betula utilis, of the vegetation and biome. Patterns and Food Plant Resources of Taxus wallichiana, Polygonatum verticillatum, Butteries Along Altitudinal Gradients Bergenia stracheyi, Rhodiola heterodonta and in Different Ecosystems of Western Rhododendron companulatum have also been Forest Botany 3.2 recorded from the studied sites as per available Himalayan Sub-Alpine Forest of list of threatened plants. The ethno-botanical Himachal Pradesh (HFRI) data have been collected from eight villages through semi-structured questionnaires and Sites in Sub-alpine forest Pittosporum eriocarpum, Indopiptadenia plants of ethno-botanical importance have been Digitization of Forest Research Chansal (Shimla), Marhi oudhensis, Mahonia jaunsarensis and listed out. institute herbarium (Manali), Kalatop Trachycarpus takil were studied. Extensive field (Chamba), Bhangal Dehradun herbarium is the largest forestry Studies on the species diversity of survey was carried out in Mussoorie , Jhari Pani, (Kangra), Hatu herbarium in the country. Complete digitization whiteies (Aleyrodidae: Homoptera) Hathipaon, Rishikesh and adjoining area, Rajaji (Narkanda), Chitkul of this Herbarium is a massive work as the National Park, Champawat, etc. Pittosporum (Kinnaur), Pangi and their natural enemies in recorded number of specimens are over 0.3 Mangrove habitats of India (IWST) eriocarpum and Ilex pseudo-odorata were found (Chamba), Shikari devi million and subsequently, the number of in the Jhari Pani and Hathipaon area. Sophora and Jalori jot were The study revealed the breeding of 11 species of available species shall be more. So far, out of 200 mollis, Catamixis baccharoides, Mahonia selected to study butterfly whiteflies on 12 species of pure mangrove families up to 90 families have been entered into jaunsarensis and Indopiptadenia oudhensis were biodiversity. A total 160 specimens belonging to plants. Among the 11 species of whiteflies, two the software with complete details. located in the Shahstradhra, Viasi, Chakrata and 44 species were collected from these sites. The species were determined as new to science. In Inventorisation, characterization and Champawat areas respectively. Population of GPS coordinates of all the sites selected were addition, six species of whiteflies were found conservation strategies of selected these species was very less in their respective taken and GIS mapping has been initiated with breeding on three species of mangrove localities. Seed and stem cutting of above the technical support of Dept. of Science & associates which includes one new species. The rare and endangered plant species of India (FRI) species were collected and planted in polybags Technology, Govt. of H.P. two species of whiteflies which were collected in the Botanical Garden for ex-situ conservation. from main land were determined new to the The threatened species like, Ilex pseudo-odorata, Everes Argiades science. Among the whiteflies found breeding on Catamixis baccharoides, Sophora mollis , (Pallas) mangrove habitats of south India, Aleurolobus This species of butterfly is found marlatti (Quaintance) was found breeding on at Hattu alpine seven host plants. Several new hosts of forest of Western whiteflies have been discovered from mangrove Himalaya. The altitude of this site habitats. One new host for 11 species of Ecology & Environment 3.3 is 3350 meters whiteflies viz., Africaleurodus karwarensis, from MSL with coordinates 31˚ 15’ Aleurocanthus martini, Acanthus ilicifolius, 12” N and 77 ˚ 27’ Aleuroclava complex, A. kavalurensis, A. 22” E. Seen along takahashi, Aleuromarginatus kallarensis, soil quality under age-series of coal mined alpine meadows Detailed ecological restoration study wandering around Aleuroplatus alcocki, Bemisia tabaci, including assessment of site rehabilitated areas in Jhingurda coal mine of flowers and grassy Cockerelliella meghalayensis and Dialeuropora Northern Coal Fields (NCL), Singrauli. There was patches. conditions of the mine and analysis decempunctata and three new hosts each for of results of plantation work carried maximum 28 years old plantation on slopes. The Plant Diversity Studies in Shikari Devi Aleurocanthus vindhyachali, Aleurodicus bulk density has reduced significantily from 1.66 out during previous years in Wildlife Sanctuary of District Mandi, dispersus and 7 new hosts for Aleurolobus to 1.03 after 28 years of rehabilitation. pH value Jhingurda mine of NCL, Singrauli Himachal Pradesh for Long Term marlatti have been recorded. The study revealed increased from 6.57 to 7.14 after 28 years of Ecological Monitoring (HFRI) that whitefly species are increasing their host (FRI) rehabilitation. Similar behaviour was also range. The study also revealed the presence of observed in Organic Carbon (0.95% to 2.87%), An extensive survey of the Shikari Devi Wildlife The study was conducted to assess the 20 species of Coccinellids and 13 species of available nitrogen (0.0125% to 0.02227%), Sanctuary was carried out. The floristic and enhancement of biodiversity and development of

ANNUAL REPORT 31/32 2014-15

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Biodiversity Conservation and Ecological Security

available phosphorus (0.080% to 0.413%) and biomass of lantana in Haryana was estimated to Innovative approaches for combination of AM + Azosprillum + PSB was exchangeable potassium (0.0008% to 0.002%) be 0.9 tons / ha and Eupatorium was found to be augmentation of composting and found as the best as compared to other after 28 years of rehabilitation. A significant 2.0 tons/ha. biofertilizer production in hot arid treatments. Vermi- compost samples were increase in species diversity of herbaceous analysed for soil organic carbon (SOC), soil Population structure, regeneration regions (AFRI) plants in rehabilitated area has been recorded organic matter (SOM), Ammonium (NH4 -N) and 2 -1 status and pollination ecology of over the years. Total basal area (m ha ) was The main objectives of the project were the nitrate(NO -N) with various padding material Dalbergia latifolia and D. sissoides 3 recorded in order of 0.91, 6.50, 22.14 and 26.16 development of innovative rapid decomposting, viz., Azadirachta indica, Alestronia spp., Cordia (IFGTB) respectively in 2, 7, 15 and 28 years old vermi-composting and production of myxa and mixed leaves of various species. The rehabilitated areas. The population status and regeneration of biofertilizers (AM, Rhizobium, Azosprillum and SOC ranged from 4.5 to 5.13 mg/kg, SOM ranged Dalbergia spp. were assessed in Thrissur Forest Azotobacter) and to improve seedling growth of between 7.75 and 8.79 mg/kg. NH4-N 13.49 to Allelo-pathic potential in regeneration forestry species. The nursery experiments were Division (Kerala). The density of D. latifolia was 21.46 mg/kg and NO3 -N ranged from 90.27 to of sal (Shorea robusta) forests (FRI) found to be higher (32.8 trees/ha) in this division, conducted by using alone as well as various 103.34 mg/kg in various treatments. Microbial Seeds of sal have been collected and while that of D. sissoides was very low (0.8 combinations of AM fungi, Rhizobium, population was determined by using dilution germination experiments were conducted in trees/ha). In the case of former, there was fairly Azosprillum and Azotobacter. Indigenous strain plate technique and observed higher in samples laboratory to observe the effect of leachates on good representation of trees in the lower girth of Trichoderma viride was also selected as a bio- of vermi-compost as compared to compost. The germination and early growth of sal seedlings. classes, while absence of trees in the higher agent for the best growth and vigour of seedlings mycoflora were isolated and identified from Sal seed was also sown in nursery at FRI, girth classes was striking. In the case of latter, of Khejri (P. cineraria), Shisham (Dalbergia sissoo) vermicompost samples as Acremonium spp., Dehradun to raise the seedlings for trees were totally absent in the lower girth and Ardu (Ailanthus excelsa). Consortium Cladosporium spp., Penicillium spp., Aspergillus experimentation. Allelo-pathic interactions of classes and it was represented only in the higher inoculum of AM fungi with dominancy of niger, Aspergillus flavus, Alternaria spp., one under-storey species (Ardisia solanacea) and girth class. The regeneration of D. latifolia was Glomus fasciculatum was used for the Trichoderma viride, Fusarium spp. and 2 two invasive species (Ageratina adenophora & found to be fair, with 15.40 seedlings/100 m , but experimentation. The seedlings treated with Actinomycetes (identified as Streptomyces). Lantana camara) with the keystone species - sal only one-fifth of the seedlings reached sapling (Rhizobium + Trichoderma viride + Bacillus Unidentified bacterial colonies were also were studied. The foliage leachates (0%, 5%, stage. thuringiensis (BT) had shown better growth and observed. Asperigillus spp. and Mucor spp. were vigour especially in P. cineraria and Dalbergia 10%, 15% & 20%) of these species were Phenological and pollination ecological studies found abundantly. sissoo seedlings. In case of Ailanthus excelsa, investigated on the seed germination, root and of D. latifolia was carried out in Chelakode area seedling growth of S. robusta in laboratory as of Thrissur Forest Division and found that under well as in nursery. The leachate concentrations open pollinated condition, about 5.24 percent of a. Aspergillus had inhibitory effect on seed germination, root niger flowers set fruits; during artificial cross- colony(black) growth, root hairs and seedling growth causing pollination, the fruit setting was about 4 percent. yellowing of leaves and weakening of seedlings b. Bacterial When artificial self pollination was carried out, colonies subsequently. The inhibition in germination and only 2 percent of flowers set fruits, but they fell nursery growth was also validated by calculating off prematurely. D. latifolia was found to be an c. Acremonium sp. the response index (RI) of various parameters in obligate outcrosser with insects like bees and the study. The allelo-chemicals present in foliage butterflies mainly involved in pollination. A leachates were also analyzed using HPLC species of sunbird was also found to visit the technique at CDRI, Lucknow. flowers for nectar. Impact of invasive species on plant Population dynamics of threatened a b c diversity in selected forest sites of medicinal plants species growing in Uttarakhand, Haryana and Punjab buffer and transition zone of Tadoba- d. Alternaria sp. (FRI) Andheri Tiger Reserve (TATR), Species, such as, Lantana camara, Ageratum Maharashtra (TFRI) e. Fusarium sp. conyzoides, Eupatorium adenophorum, Survey was conducted in TATR, buffer zone. A f. Nursery Parthenium hysterophorum etc. have been experiments on total of 714 species were recorded of which, 98 biofertlizer reported from the area. Floristic survey and species were documented being used by the quantitative analysis of tree, shrub and herb traditional healers for preparation of various layer in Uttarakhand (Mussoorie and adjoining herbal formulations during the study. The e f areas, Jhajra Range and Ashrodi population of Uraria picta and Andrographis d Range,Champawat), Haryana (Darpur, Kalesar, paniculata, once found in abundance in the Nursery experiment and mycoflora associated with litter decomposing fungi Pinjore and Kalka Range, Morni Hills) and study area, is gradually declining now. Acanthophorus serraticornis, field demonstration Punjab (Takhani and Rahmapur wildlife Survivorship function, survival probabilities, Co-ordinated project on integrated for mortality management, development of IPM sanctuary, Baroti and Khadka beat, Hoshiarpur) reproductive output, fertility coefficient of these management of khejri mortality for package, genetic improvement and mapping were carried out. It was found that Eupatorium species at different stages, for different socio-economic upliftment in genetic diversity, socio-economic impact of adenophorum is the major threat in the hilly populations (4 populations of Uraria picta and 7 Rajasthan (AFRI) regions and Lantana camara in plain. Species mortality and generation of awareness to populations of Andrographis paniculata) were Aims of this co-ordinated project are: to find out diversity index and evenness were higher in manage it. The findings are described below: determined. causal organism, bio-ecological studies of control site than that of infested site. Dry

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Component - Forest Protection Studies variations for protein, proline, potassium and ash butteries along the altitudinal forest to see the impact on the micro- contents. An overall decrease in average protein environment. Data on abundance of 138 species Survey work in Nagaur, Sikar, Jodhpur, Churu gradients in different forest content from healthy (11.6%) to infected trees have been collected. and Jhunjhunu districts has been done. (5.84%) was observed. Average proline content ecosystems of the Eastern Himalayas Mortality ranged from 18 to 22% with an average was also less in healthy trees (1.98 µmol/gm) and (Arunachal Pradesh) (RFRI) mortality of 20.9%. Rearing of Acanthophorous it was higher in infected trees (4.75 µmol/gm). In serraticornis on standardised artificial diet for Seasonal sampling surveys in 5 districts of case of roots, an increase in the average proline Infestation of studying complete life cycle is in progress. Arunachal Pradesh were conducted. Surveys content from 4.69 µmol/gm (healthy trees) to 8.33 Mikania Inoculation of Ganoderma lucidum in control have been completed in forested areas of 16 micrantha in µmol/gm (infected trees) was observed. However, different forest of conditions was done using mycelium to prove districts of Arunachal Pradesh state from a decrease in ash content from 8.89% in healthy Upper Assam pathogenicity through Koch's postulate. Data November 2011- December 2014. 190 transects trees to 3.28% in infected trees was seen. indicate that all infested Khejri trees were found covering 2916 points were sampled randomly Potassium content was also measured in root invariably infested with either root borer or root during all the seasons. A total of 412 species and bark samples. In stem bark samples, the rot. After third round of field management trials have been identified. A GIS database and overall potassium content decreased from 9.25 using AFRI, CAZRI, ARS treatments alongwith a Butterfly Atlas of Arunachal Pradesh with ppm in healthy to 8.28 ppm in infected trees, control at different experimental sites in five distribution maps for each species along with whereas, it increased with infection from 5.62 districts, average loong production increased in ppm to 8.42 ppm. Further analysis is in progress. the treated trees. Total average increase in loong Screen shot of GIS production of severely infested Khejri trees of all Component - Socio-Economic Component database for species four experimental sites was 1.64 kg in T1 AFRI, A detailed socio-economic survey of 377 villages distribution map in 1.45 kg in CAZRI, 1.42 in ARS whereas, in Arunachal Pradesh was done and 1500 farmers were interacted. In control treatment, there was an average increase five districts viz. Jodhpur, Nagaur, Sikar, Churu of 0.30 kg. and Jhunjhunu, a total 7745 khejri trees were Management trial against the root rot pathogen recorded in 735.12 ha area during 2005 to 2010. was laid out in nursery. Approximately, 400 Out of these, 1601 trees died in 2010. Density of seedlings were established and inoculated with khejri tree was maximum in Sikar (2945 trees in the pathogen. The disease was established after 313.5 ha area) and minimum in Jhunjhunu two months as evident from the top drying district. The rate of mortality was maximum in symptoms. Integrated management trial against Sikar and minimum in Jodhpur district. Average Ganoderma spp. using integration of bio-control lopped fuelwood/tree was 37.71 kg/tree in 2005 agent with chemical fungicides and botanicals which decreased to 15.71 kg/tree in 2010. From information on their ecology i.e. seasonality, (compatible to each other) are being used. 2005-2010, the loss of lopped fuelwood in these relative abundance, altitudinal distribution, districts was recorded to be 25.19 kg/tree. Component - Ecological Component spatial distribution in the state, Indian Wildlife Maximum lopped fuelwood obtained in 2005 and (Protection) Act, 1972 status, larval food plants, For assessing the effect of abiotic stresses on 2010 was from Jodhpur (40.20 kg/tree) and forest type association of butterfly habitats has Khejri mortality, meteorological data of Churu, Jhunjhunu (18.33 kg/tree) respectively. Jhunjhunu and Jodhpur and Ground water table been prepared. These include "rare" and "very data (pre monsoon and post monsoon) of Churu, Phyto-remediation of soil for rare" species, endemic species to North-East Sikar, Jhunjhunu, Nagaur districts were productivity enhancement during India. collected. Soil samples were collected from the land disposal of efuent (AFRI) Impact of Mikania micrantha Kunth. Khejri mortality areas and analysed for pH, EC, organic carbon, phosphorus, ammonium and Survey was conducted on effluent disposal along ex H.B.K. on micro-environment of Investigations on the mortality of nitrate nitrogen. Initial analysis indicated that the river basin Jojari in Jodhpur and Bandi in native species in Bherjan-Borjan- Parkia roxburghii in North East India maximum temperature and minimum relative Pali districts. Effluents, soil and plant samples Padumoni R.F., Dilli R.F. and (RFRI) humidity has the positive effect on infestation were collected from effluent disposal area and Abhayapur R.F. of upper Assam Survey carried out in different plantations of percentage. Trees in Jodhpur district, where analyzed for different physico-chemical parameters. Plantation in field (split plot design) (RFRI) Parkia roxburghii in Manipur and Nagaland average ground water recharge was positive revealed 100% and 30% disease incidences in 3 and lysimeter experiment (CRD) have been (489.00 million m ) suffered less mortality and Vegetation composition and plant diversity, Tegnopol, Manipur and Zubza, Nagaland, maintained by applying different treatments. infestation. The districts namely Churu, Sikar biomass production were assessed and soil respectively. and Nagaur, where ground water recharge was Growth data in field (yearly basis) and lysimeter sample analysis of Mikania infested and non- negative, were associated with maximum experiment (monthly basis) was recorded. infested areas is being studied. Infestation of Creating awareness for revival, mortality. Preliminary observation indicates that Mikania was recorded mainly in surrounding recharging, sanitation and hygiene of Azadirachta indica, Eucalyptus camaldulensis areas other than core areas. Continual natural water resources through Component - Biochemical Studies and Prosopis juliflora performed better in terms documentation of Micro-environmental adoption of scientiﬁc intervention in of growth under application of effluent at ¾ level Bark and root samples were collected from parameter like light intensity, interception, soil model village Lanabanka Distt. infected and healthy trees of Prosopis cineraria of full irrigation. temperature were done. Butterflies were also Sirmour (HP) (HFRI) (Khejri) from different districts and their Ecological Studies on the distribution sampled in Mikania infested sites mainly in the morphological parameters were recorded. forest edge and non-infested sites inside the Interaction meetings with the farmers were held Samples were analysed for studying the patterns and food plant resources of to apprise the local people of Lanabanka village

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about water sanitation and hygiene and Natural regeneration studies of Germination of Neem adopting organic farming. Three natural water Saraca indica seedlings important tree species of Nallamalais, seeds resources were repaired and famers were demonstrated about preparation of compost from Seshachalam Hills and Kaundinya locally available material. The interested farmers wildlife sanctuary of Eastern Ghats of were also provided with vermi-beds for the Andhra Pradesh (IFB) preparation of the compost. Farmers were also educated to take up plantation activities on their About 33 local communities were sampled for farm bunds and around natural water resources. knowing their priorities for certain important tree species and their perception about the natural Two natural water regeneration. 17 soil samples have been resources (Bawaris) selected collected, processed & the data have been for repair and compiled for analysis. revival and Reﬁnement of modern nursery Rohida hygiene, Sirmour, Ecological diversity of Kawal Tiger seedlings HP practices for raising quality seedlings Reserve in Andhra Pradesh - A bench of selected important forest tree Mark study (IFB) species in arid and semi-arid areas Enumeration of plant species (Angiosperms), (AFRI) grasses and legumes and other fodder species Prosopis cineraria, Tecomella undulata and across different ranges like Thallapet, Khanapur, Azadirachta indica were raised in different sized Pembi, Indanapally, Ichoda, Both, Beersaipet, polybags viz. long (24x19 cm), middle (19x18 cm) Indravelli, Utnoor, Jannaram were done. and small (20x13 cm) as well as in two sized Enumeration of macrofauna (Mammals & Aves) root trainers 150 cc and 250 cc. Manure compost by local enquiry has been done. (C), vermicompost (V), gobar manure (G), leaf Recording of growth parameters in Nursery, AFRI, Jodhpur compost (L) and goat manure (M) were used. These seedlings were filled with different potting also kept for comparisons. mixture ratio of soil: sand: manure viz. After 4 months, Tecomella undulata seedlings C /G /M /V /L (1:1:1), C /G /M /V /L (1:1:2), 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 with compost manure in long polybags C /G /M /V /L (1:1:3) and C /G /M /V /L (1:2:1) 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 performed better in all treatments. In leaf respectively. Growth parameters of all these compost treatments L1 and L 4 long polybags species were recorded at 2 months intervals. On performed better. In vermicompost manure the basis of growth performance, the treatments treatment in long polybags, V , V and V Seed Science 1 3 4 3.4 were treated with 5 types of biofertilizers viz., performance was better. and Technology PSB, Azospirullum, Azotobactor, Trichoderma and VAM. Controls without biofertilizers were Similarly, Azadirachta indica seedlings with compost manure and long polybags performed

Khejri seedlings better in C2 , C 3 and C4 treatments after 4 months. Standardization of the techniques for Germination of Gobar manure with long polybags seedlings Sterculia urens germination, collection and seeds in performed better in G2 , G 3 and G4 treatments. In germinator maintenance of maximum viability of Goat manure G1 treatment with small size four important tropical species: polybags performed better. In leaf compost, Bridelia retusa, Sterculia urens, treatments L1 to L 4 long polybags performed Boswellia serrata and Saraca indica better. In vermicompost manure treatment, the performance of long polybags of V - V , was (TFRI) 1 4 better. In Goat manure, long polybags performed Effect of temperature, light, soil type and quality better. on germination of Sterculia urens and Boswellia serrata were evaluated. Best pre-treatment for Prosopis cineraria seedlings with compost germination of Sterculia urens was standardized. Growth data manure and small polybags seedlings performed Germination of recording of better in C , C and C treatments. In leaf Seeds of Bridelia retusa were incapable to biofertilizer 1 2 3 Boswellia serrata compost, in treatments L and L long polybags seeds germinate at any stages of maturation and were treated 3 4 seedlings found dead before full ripening. Seeds of performed better, whereas, in treatments L1 , Sterculia urens and Boswellia serrata were middle sized polybags performed better. In

identified as orthodox category and those of treatments L2 , small polybags performed better.

Saraca indica as recalcitrant seeds. Seeds of In Goat manure, with M2 -M 4 treatment long Boswellia serrata, Sterculia urens and Saraca sized polybags performed better. In indica were stored at different conditions. Stored vermicompost manure treatment, the seeds were sampled at different intervals for performance in long polybags of V1 - V 4 was evaluation of viability.

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better. In Gobar manure, long polybags and the application of growth regulators. Fertilizer Emblica officinalis followed by Mangifera indica, Restoration ecology and species Albizia procera, Dalbergia sissoo and Pongamia small polybags seedlings performed better in G1 , and spacing trial experiments have also been recovery studies in Tsunami impacted G and G treatments. In Goat manure with G conducted for obtaining maximum yield of the pinnata, that had maximum survival of 90% each 2 3 4 mangrove areas in Andaman (IFGTB) treatment long sized polybags performed better. plants. Cuttings of Cissus quadrangularis were among forestry species while Syzygium cumini, Performance of individual biofertilizers varies in treated with different concentrations of plant Emblica officinalis and Psidium guajava had Mangrove areas in south Andaman, Baratang, different treatments. Root shoot ratio and other growth regulators viz., IAA, IBA, NAA etc. Young survival percentage of 90, 88, 80 respectively middle Andaman and north Andaman were parameters were recorded for further analysis for shoots developed from most of the cuttings. The among horticultural species. surveyed to assess the impact of Tsunami particularly upliftment and submergence of all species. success of the growth of the cuttings was as Identification and Reclamation of 10 high as 95%. mangrove areas in these regions due to Tsunami. Development of agrotechniques for hectare of degraded land and Bio- Sample plots in each island group have been organic cultivation of Tribulus Seeds of Tribulus terrestris were also subjected diversity development at Northern selected based on stratification and the to different physical and chemical treatments terrestris L. and Cissus Coalfields Limited (NCL), Singrauli damaged areas have been stratified as heavily quadrangularis L.- medicinal plants viz., hot water, acid, plant growth regulators. In damaged, moderately damaged and less case of physical treatment the germination (FRI) extensively used in Traditional damaged. 15 sample plots have been selected percent was very low (10%). In chemical System of Medicine (Ayurveda, Unani Ecological restoration of degraded coal mine and demarcated on ground for restoration, treatment, the success rate was approximately spoils is being carried out at Nighai and and Chinese) (IFP) vegetation survey in the impacted areas and also 15%. Krishanshila of NCL, Singrauli. Various physical in the adjoining undisturbed areas have been Tribulus terrestris and Cissus quadrangularis are measures including top soil spread, mulching done. Mangrove nurseries have been established widely used by the Munda and Oraons and biological measures including planting, seed in south Andaman and middle Andaman. communities in the state of Jharkhand. Attempts sowing of different trees, shrubs and grass Nursery has been established in following sites :- have been made to grow these plants species were applied for restoration of degraded Indira nagar ( Rhizophora sp., Ceriops sp.) Shoal mine spoil. A total number of 5,500 saplings of scientifically from cuttings round the year with bay ( Rhizophora sp.), Yerrata ( Rhizophora sp., different plant species were planted at both the Bruguiera sp., Ceriops sp.), Mohanpur sites. A total number of 43 plant species (Rhizophora sp., Bruguiera sp.), Parangra including 23 trees, two shrubs, five herbaceous, (Rhizophora sp., Xylocarpus sp.). two bamboo, four horticulture, six grasses and one cereal species were planted at Nighai and Reclamation of laterite lands using Eco-restoration 3.5 45 plant species including 24 trees, three shrubs, beneficial microbes in Kasargode five herbaceous, two bamboo, four horticulture, District (IFGTB) six grasses and one cereal species were also planted at Krishanshila. Dalbergia sissoo, The study sites were selected at Karmamthodi, Developing ecological restoration diameter followed by Dalbergia sissoo in Bauhinia variegata, Pongamia pinnata, Aegle Bhavikonam range of Kasargode district and model in mine spoils at Tetulmari forestry while among horticulture species, marmelos and Gmelina arborea etc. were collected the laterite soil samples to analyse recorded as the most successful species with microbial and nutrient parameters. The under Sijua area, BCCL, Dhanbad highest growth and survival was recorded by respect to survival and growth after nine months microbial status was very low, however, the (FRI) of restoration. Azospirillum, AM fungi and Phosphobacterium To accelerate the ecological succession and Before restoration were isolated and cultured. The N, P and K Before restoration restore the biodiversity loss in the mining areas status of laterite soils are very poor, particularly, of Dhanbad coalfields, various means of potassium. Seedlings of Butea monosperma, propagation such as planting of seedlings, stem Swietenia macrophylla, Ailanthus tryphysa and cuttings, culms, bulbils and broadcasting of Holoptelia integrifolia were grown in laterite soils various seeds of trees, shrubs, herbs and grasses (as potting media) and inoculated with beneficial were carried out in Tetulmari mine spoil of Sijua microbes, such as, Azospirillum, area, Dhanbad, Jharkhand. In a period of three Phosphobacterium and AM fungi. The seedlings years, 34 number of plant species including 16 inoculated with these beneficial microbes trees, seven shrubs, seven grasses, three showed increased growth and biomass. Initial herbaceous and three bamboo species were planting has been done to stabilize the laterite planted in the 10 hectare area. The species were After three years lands. In this trial planting, it was found that A. of multiple uses like timber, fodder, medicinal, of restoration After nine months of restoration tryphysa and S. macrophylla are forming well edible, soil binder, soil ameliorator etc. Planted and they may be suitable to laterite lands. species were periodically monitored in terms of growth performance and survival for their Species evaluation for landscaping potentiality and applicability in reversing the and restoration of degraded Aravalli biodiversity loss in mined out areas. The site has hills at IIM Campus, Udaipur (AFRI) recovered and now supports rich diversity of vegetation. As per growth and survival of some The project has been initiated during August native tree species used in the eco-restoration 2014 with the aim to evaluate different tree and programme, it was found that the Albizia procera shrub species for their suitability in restoration of had the maximum growth in height and degraded hills. Advance soil working has been Ecological restoration at BCCL, Dhanbad Reclamation and biodiversity development at NCL Singrauli

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done with the help of state forest department involving village forest protection and management committee (VFPMC). One hundred thirty three plants of Dendrocalamus strictus and Terminalia catappa were planted in October 2014.

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Study on Indigenous knowledge and Vajradanti, Dioscorea hispida (Bechandi) Documentation of extent of utilization Curcuma angustifolia (Tikhur), Curculigo of herbs in folk- medicines prevalent orchoides (Kali musli), Mucuna pureins in tribal pockets of Madhya Pradesh (Kemach), Grewia hirsuta (Gudsakri), Gloriosa (TFRI) superba (Kalihari), Terminalia bellarica (Baheda) and Terminalia chebula (Harra). The study was conducted in districts of Chhatarpur, Panna, Satna, Jabalpur and Seoni to Studies on ecological and ethno- document information. Information from vaidraj mycological aspects of wild and local communities about use of indigenous mushrooms of Meghalaya (RFRI) flora and plant parts used in herbal medicines 78 mushroom species were collected from were recorded along with plant parts used as Shillong and Cherrapunji areas of Meghalaya. roots, rhizomes, leaves, bark, flowers, fruits, gum Out of which, only 14 spp. were edible and 64 etc. Information about over- exploitation and were non-edible. Topography, vegetation, habitat extinction of species also recorded from local of the site in which mushroom is growing and communities and traditional healers. specific association of fruit body with The plant species over- exploited were surrounding trees, herbs and shrubs were documented viz. Amorphophallus sylvaticus documented alongwith GPS data. Traditional (Bajra kand), Andrographis echioides (Kalmegh), knowledge on wild mushrooms from the local Butea monosperma (Palash), Bacopa monnieri community and market survey is in progress. (Brahmi), Beta vulgari (Chukandar), Caesalpinia Out of 78 mushroom species, only fifteen species bonduc (Gattaran), Chlorophytum arundinacaea have been identified till date. Identification of (Safed Musli), Citrullus colocynthis (Kahira), rest of the species is in progress. Chemical Costus specious (Keokand), Curcuma amada analysis of important wild edible mushroom for (ama haldi), Eulophia herbacea (Bilarikand), their moisture, protein, carbohydrates, fat and Hedychium coronarium (Gulbakawli), H. fibre content has however, been carried out. spicatum, Jasminum grandiflorum (Van chameli), Justicia procumbens (pitpada), Mimosa pudica (Lajwanti) , Nardostachy grandiflora (Jatamansi), Plumbago zeylanica (Chitrak), Litsea glutinosa (Maidachal), Parkia biglandulosa (Shivlingi), seeds of Psoralea corylifolia (Bavchi), Commiphora mukul, Solanum surattense, Tinospora cordifolia (Giloy) and Vetiveria zizanioides (Khus). The plant species at the verge of extinction were documented viz. Abroma angusta (Ulat kambal), Abelmoschus moschatus, (Bajrakand), Abrus precatorius (Gunchi), Butea parviflora (Palash bel), Terminalia arjuna (Arjun),

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Institutes under ICFRE have initiated (vii) OTC 6: Elevated CO2 (800 ppm)+Elevated Screening tree species for intra- o various eld studies under the theme temperature (ambient+2 C)+Simulated speciﬁc variation in carbon "Forest and Climate Change" covering Humidity (SH) sequestration potential under various aspects of climate change Plant height was enhanced with rising level of elevated CO (IFGTB) mitigation and adaptation. FRI, 2 CO2 for all the species of tree seedling or clones. Dehradun and IFGTB, Coimbatore The study aims to assess intra-specific variation The maximum plant height was measured for in growth and morphology in response to the have initiated studies on plant seedling exposed under elevated OTC 2 followed elevated CO2 level under ambient and simulated physiological behaviors under various by OTC 4, OTC 6, OTC 3, OTC 5, OTC 1 and Studies on chemo-enzymatic temperature regimes. Teak seeds were collected levels of elevated CO2 . The ndings AMB. Significant impact of elevated CO , treatment of black liquor recovery of 2 from seed orchards and seedlings were raised. will develop our understanding elevated temperature and simulated humidity reducing sugars for bioethanol 100 seedlings were used for production of towards adaptation of plants to high and also the combined effects of the above seedling coppice. The coppice shoots obtained production (FRI) level of CO2 concentrations. Similarly, treatments on Relative Growth Rate (RGR) were from these seedlings were rooted and placed in AFRI, Jodhpur is in the process of Under the project entitled “Studies on chemo- investigated. More number of leaves were the mother bed chambers for further documenting how local communities enzymatic treatment of black liquor for recovery recorded for the seedling/clones of tree species multiplication of individual clones. On the basis are adapting to climate change. On of reducing sugars for bioethanol production”, under OTC 1 followed by OTC 6, OTC 4, OTC 3, of rooting ability for further multiplication, 33 the mitigation aspects of forests, different black liquor samples were analyzed for OTC 5 and AMB. Similarly, biomass partitioning clones have been short-listed for studying intra- HFRI, Shimla; TFRI, Jabalpur; IFB, physico-chemical properties. Spectrophotometric in various parts of the seedlings, such as, leaf, specific variation in teak for carbon

Hyderabad and IFGTB, Coimbatore determination of reducing sugars in black liquor stem and branches, shoot, root and total biomass sequestration potential under elevated CO2 are working on various aspects of samples with and without hydrolysis was carried accumulation was examined and expressed in levels. Mass multiplication of selected clones of carbon sequestration. out. Effect of salt concentration and pH on the gram (gm). The highest total biomass teak is in progress. growth of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Pichia accumulation was recorded for OTC 2, followed Effect of elevated CO on active stipitis were optimized. Fermentation of agro- by OTC 4, OTC 6, OTC 3, OTC 5, OTC 1 and 2 principles of important medicinal based black liquor (Kraft and soda) was carried AMB. out by using Saccharomyces cerevisiae and plants (IFGTB) The impact of elevated CO2 , elevated Pichia stipitis. Concentration of bio-ethanol was temperature and simulated humidity and Seedlings of Andrographis paniculata, Adhatoda measured through spectroscopic methods. combinations of these factors on physiological vasica, Phyllanthus amarus and Gymnema behaviour of seedlings, such as, photosynthesis, sylvestre were raised. Plants were kept under the AICP on elevated CO2 transpiration, stomatal conductance and water different elevated CO2 levels at nursery. The observation on growth dynamics and use efficiency were also studied for all species. Periodical data on growth, total plant fresh and physiological behavior of plants species under Significant variations between treatments for all dry weight, root shoot ratio, number of leaves, the condition of elevated CO in Open Top 2 the species were observed. Photosynthetic rate primary and secondary roots etc. were taken. Chambers (OTC) were recorded. Following -2 -1 Observations on physiological parameters were (µmol m s ) was recorded higher for the treatments were given to each OTC: recorded from different treatments. Medicinal seedlings grown in OTCs, whereas, lowest for -2 -1 plants parts were dried for alkaloids estimation. (i) AMB: Outside of the OTC Chamber (Natural AMB. Transpiration rate (m mol m s ) was the The Chlorophyll 'a', 'b' and 'total' for these Control) highest for seedlings grown in AMB whilst the medicinal plants, under different CO2 levels were (ii) OTC 1 : Ambient condition (Chamber lowest for OTC 6. Stomatal conductance (m mol -2 -1 worked out. In all the medicinal plants, higher Control) m s ) decreased from AMB to OTC 6. The water the elevated CO2 levels, the higher the biomass use efficiency (µ mol/m mol) increased from production, bio-chemicals including the total (iii) OTC 2: Elevated CO2 (800 ppm) AMB to OTC 6 and maximum achieved by protein, tannin etc. were observed. (iv) OTC 3: Elevated temperature (ambient + seedlings grown in side OTC 6 and minimum for o 2 C) AMB. Assessment of soil organic carbon under different land uses in Tamil (v) OTC 4: Elevated CO2 (800 ppm) + Elevated temperature (ambient + 2o C) Nadu (IFGTB) (vi) OTC 5: Elevated temperature (ambient + Extensive survey was undertaken in Vellore and 2o C) + Humidity Tiruvannamalai districts covering the North- Forest and Climate Change 04 Institutes under ICFRE have initiated (vii) OTC 6: Elevated CO2 (800 ppm)+Elevated Screening tree species for intra- o various eld studies under the theme temperature (ambient+2 C)+Simulated speciﬁc variation in carbon "Forest and Climate Change" covering Humidity (SH) sequestration potential under various aspects of climate change Plant height was enhanced with rising level of elevated CO (IFGTB) mitigation and adaptation. FRI, 2 CO2 for all the species of tree seedling or clones. Dehradun and IFGTB, Coimbatore The study aims to assess intra-specific variation The maximum plant height was measured for in growth and morphology in response to the have initiated studies on plant seedling exposed under elevated OTC 2 followed elevated CO2 level under ambient and simulated physiological behaviors under various by OTC 4, OTC 6, OTC 3, OTC 5, OTC 1 and Studies on chemo-enzymatic temperature regimes. Teak seeds were collected levels of elevated CO2 . The ndings AMB. Significant impact of elevated CO , treatment of black liquor recovery of 2 from seed orchards and seedlings were raised. will develop our understanding elevated temperature and simulated humidity reducing sugars for bioethanol 100 seedlings were used for production of towards adaptation of plants to high and also the combined effects of the above seedling coppice. The coppice shoots obtained production (FRI) level of CO2 concentrations. Similarly, treatments on Relative Growth Rate (RGR) were from these seedlings were rooted and placed in AFRI, Jodhpur is in the process of Under the project entitled “Studies on chemo- investigated. More number of leaves were the mother bed chambers for further documenting how local communities enzymatic treatment of black liquor for recovery recorded for the seedling/clones of tree species multiplication of individual clones. On the basis are adapting to climate change. On of reducing sugars for bioethanol production”, under OTC 1 followed by OTC 6, OTC 4, OTC 3, of rooting ability for further multiplication, 33 the mitigation aspects of forests, different black liquor samples were analyzed for OTC 5 and AMB. Similarly, biomass partitioning clones have been short-listed for studying intra- HFRI, Shimla; TFRI, Jabalpur; IFB, physico-chemical properties. Spectrophotometric in various parts of the seedlings, such as, leaf, specific variation in teak for carbon

Laying out 0.1 ha Eastern Agro-climatic zone of Tamil Nadu. Soil CO2 . This is a new finding in the rooted stem production from dead trees under anaerobic condition, as mechanisms of CH production quadrat for samples (60 Nos.) belonging to Kolathur and cuttings of A. auriculiformis. The growth and 4 vegetation survey Mangalathupatti soil series were collected from biomass of A. auriculiformis cuttings was also from dead trees is still not very well understood. in Satpura Tiger different land uses viz., Agriculture, Agro- improved. The seedlings of C. equisetifolia and Further study of anaerobic microorganisms from Reserve forestry and plantation for estimation of carbon C. junghuhniana showed more number of trunk wood based on molecular DNA sequencing stock. Soil samples were collected from three nodules inoculated with Frankia under elevated is needed. plots and at four depths viz., 0-30, 31-50, 51-80 CO (666 ppm). The seedlings of Melia dubia and 2 Utilization of Automatic weather and 81-100 cm. The percentage of coarse Neolamarkia cadamba inoculated with AM fungi station/Agro-meteorological station fragments (>2 mm size) was calculated for each showed increased height, stem girth and layer based on visual observation of the area biomass than the control seedlings under data for agriculture, forestry and occupied by coarse fragments. The samples were elevated CO2 conditions. The seedlings of Acacia hydrological applications in Madhya fractionated into three aggregate size classes auriculiformis inoculated with Rhizobium with Pradesh (TFRI) viz., macro-aggregates (250-2000 µm), micro- AM fungi showed higher biomass than the Carbon sequestration through This is a multi-institutional project coordinated aggregates (53-250 µm) and silt and clay sized control seedlings under elevated CO conditions. afforestation at Rourkela Steel Plant 2 by Space Application Centre of ISRO, fraction (<53 µm) and soil carbon was The root nodules number and biomass were also Ahmedabad, with the objective to quantify (RSP), Odisha (TFRI) estimated. increased in the seedlings inoculated with energy and carbon exchange using field The project has been conceptualized to quantify Rhizobium. The bacteria Azospirillum and Studies on response of Sholas of measurement and remote sensing data in carbon stock and annual sequestration in Bacillus sp (PSB) found more effective in the different ecosystems of Madhya Pradesh. vegetation, litter and soil in more than 40 lakh Nilgiris to Climate change (IFGTB) seedlings of Ailanthus excelsa, Neolamarkia In the 1st phase of the project (2010-11 to 2011- tree of plantations origin raised by Rourkela Three sholas (Glenmorgan, Pykara, Shooting cadamba and Gmelina arborea. The growth and 12), allometric regression equations for Steel Plant in 15000 acres of land and in the Mund) – a chain link fenced, a dilapidated chain biomass improved 2 times higher than the quantification of carbon in Shorea robusta trees nearby natural forest. The objectives of the study link fenced and a natural patch were selected for control seedlings. Under 600 ppm conditions, the are to assess CO released by RSP to the by non-destructive method were developed. 2 climate change studies in the Nilgiris. Quadrat photosynthetic rates were also obtained higher Study sites were selected near Automatic atmosphere through the manufacturing and belt transects were laid out for periodic than the non-inoculated controls. Tissue Weather Stations (AWS) and Agro Meteorological processes and to monitor seasonal, diurnal and recording of data. Smaller quadrats for recording Nitrogen (N) content was also found lower under Stations (AMS) installed in Kanha, Bandhavgarh locational variation in its concentration. Valuation of plantations for their tangible and regeneration status of tree species were also laid 900 ppm elevated CO2 conditions than ambient and Madhav National Parks of M.P. Data on out. Phenological data on tree species are being control and 600 ppm levels. The nodule numbers seasonal variation in grass biomass, soil intangible benefits will be assessed and -1 recorded. (14.2 plant ) and nodule biomass (28.2 mg moisture profile, Specific Leaf Area and Leaf outcomes of the project will be disseminated to -1 plant ) were found in C. equisetifolia under Area Index etc. were collected. the stakeholders through training programmes to Response of mycorrhizae and officers and staffs of SAIL. ambient control. Increased nodule biomass (33.5 nd In the 2 phase (2012-13 to 2014-15), 11 quadrats microbial symbionts to elevated CO2 mg plant-1 ) and nodule number (22.7 plant-1 ) were of 0.1 ha size each were laid out in Pench, Panna Study sites have been selected for phyto- in commercially important tree found under 600 ppm elevated CO level. sociological studies for trees, shrubs, herbs and 2 and Satpura Tiger Reserves of M.P. Growth data species (IFGTB) -2 -1 Increased rates of Photosynthesis (6.37 µm s ) of the trees were collected regularly in the litter collection in the plantations and natural forest. Bio-physical parameters including Rhizosphere soils samples of selected tree in 600 ppm level of elevated CO2 conditions was selected quadrats and observed seasonal -2 -1 species were collected and isolated Rhizobium, found than ambient control (4.81 µm s ). This variation in herbaceous and litter biomass and growth of trees and soil moisture are being studied. As part of the programme, a 10 acre Azospirillum AM fungi and Phosphobacteria. study showed that the extreme elevated CO2 soil moisture profile. plantation with 11 tree species having higher These isolates were multiplied and maintained level conditions (900 ppm) affect the activity of Density and vegetation diversity in the selected carbon sequestration potential has been raised in laboratory. VAM fungi, Glomus geosporum, G. Frankia adversely and suppressed the growth of quadrats of the tiger reserves was found in the at Rourkela Steel Plant, Rourkela with the help of viscose and other microbial symbionts, such as, C. equisetifolia. The ambient and increased CO2 order of: Satpura>Pench> Panna. Odisha State Forest Department. Rhizobium and Frankia were cultured and levels (600 ppm) positively influenced the Carbon stock per ha was found maximum in the maintained in the laboratory. Acacia activity of Frankia in C. equisetifolia. Vegetation survey of plantations showed that a selected quadrats at Pench, followed by Satpura auriculiformis, Melia dubia, Casuarina total of 30 tree species were recorded with Assessment of decay of wood in the and Panna, while annual sequestration was equisetifolia, C. junghuhniana, Eucalyptus maximum number of individuals of Tectona forests and impact on methane found maximum in Satpura followed by Pench grandis (Teak) (284), followed by Alstonia camaldulensis and Neolamarkia cadamba were release contributing towards climate and Panna. scholaris (160) and Cassia siamea (105). In the raised in nursery and inoculated with these natural forest, total 12 tree species with different microbial symbionts, such as, AM fungi, change (Funding Agency: CAMPA, Rhizobium and Frankia individually and in KFD) (IWST) Demarcating trees Tree quadrat laid combinations. The seedlings were placed in CO2 The results of the study indicated that dead trees in the quadrats of out at Rourkela chambers with 600 ppm of CO2 . After 15 days of in the forest contribute CH4 budget and Pench Tiger Steel Plant, SAIL incubation the seedlings showed improved temperature play important role for methane flux Reserve (M.P.) (Odisha) growth and stem girth rather than non- from dead trees. Significant variation of methane inoculated control seedlings. The seedlings kept emission was observed among the different decay tree stands. It was found that time in ambient CO2 conditions also showed lesser variation caused huge quantities of methane growth than the seedlings with 600 ppm CO2 supply. The rooted stem cuttings of Acacia emission from diseased trees. Isolation and auriculiformis inoculated with Rhizobium identification of anaerobic microorganisms from trunk wood confirm the phenomenon of CH showed early nodulation at 600 ppm elevated 4

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Forest and Climate Change

10-Acre pesticides to increase production; (ii) mix- the marked and tagged trees were analysed and Northern Dry plantation raised cropping and vegetable farming by dividing descriptive statistics were determined, in order Mixed Deciduous at Rourkela Steel Forest (Shimla Plant, SAIL agriculture land for crops and vegetables, for to ascertain the phenophase of the trees on the Forest Division) (Odisha) generating immediate benefits by selling date of observation. One ecotone region in seasonal vegetables, which help them improve Meghalaya has been identified for further livelihood; (iii) irrigated area has been increased investigation. in many villages, where villagers are irrigating their farmland as use of 'Saran' (irrigation Assessment of Carbon Stock in channel) (in Bali block); (iv) rain water Forest Types of Shimla Forest Circle, harvesting (through community water tank) to Himachal Pradesh (HFRI) ensure drinking water supply. It was also Major forest types namely chirpine forest, ban observed (in Baitu and Sankra blocks) that oak, deodar, silver fir & spruce, kharsu oak forest, people are changing their occupation and used deciduous forest of Chopal and Shimla Forest mohru oak, kail and alpine pasture were genus and 11 families were recorded. Shannon to migrate to other places for livelihood Division was conducted. In mohru, kharsu and identified in Shimla circle and selected for Weiner Diversity Index was calculated to be 0.77 opportunities. bhojpatra forest, litter production was 3.08, 1.86 carbon stock assessment. A total biomass of and Simpson Index as 0.18. and 2.13 t/ha whereas, carbon stock in litter was 3.80, 5.5 and 10.40 t/ ha, carbon stock of 1.694, 0.985 and 1.15 t C/ha respectively. Soil The soil of Rourkela Steel plant was found to People interaction 1.99, 2.75 and 5.40 t C/ha and total soil organic carbon pool in mohru, kharsu, bhojpatra, deodar contain 32.19 t Carbon/ha (1.2 soil density and and construction carbon stock of 133.11, 160.00 and 132.16 t C/ha of 'Tanka' for and kail forest was 68.53, 61.78, 63.99, 74.26 and SOC 0.88%) rainwater respectively was recorded for Kawar, Chansel 74.87 t C/ha respectively. harvesting as and Talra pasture respectively. The field study for Studies on the effects of MPOWER adaptation to chirpine forest was conducted at Dhami and programme on mitigation and climatic abrasions Guma; for ban oak forest at Taradevi and Koti; for adaptation towards Climate Change deodar forest at Koti; for fir, spruce, kharsu oak High Altitude Transition Zone in in western Rajasthan (AFRI) and bhojpatra forest at Larot as per standard Himachal Pradesh: Long-term Study methodology. The specific gravity of wood to Assess the Effect of Global This project is funded under Mitigating Poverty samples of chirpine, ban oak and deodar varied in Western Rajasthan (MPOWER) project and has from 0.57-0.72, 0.70– 0.90 and 0.77-0.84, Warming and Trails to Rehabilitate been implemented on pilot basis in six blocks, respectively. The soil organic carbon varied from Degraded Site in this Zone (HFRI) one each in Jaisalmer, Barmer, Jodhpur, Pali, 0.98-2.92, 1.22-3.90 and 1.90-2.78% for chirpine, Potential sites were identified for laying out Jalore and Sirohi districts of western Rajasthan ban oak and deodar respectively. permanent study plots in high altitude transition for mitigating poverty of the target groups In chirpine forest, carbon stock in litter varied zones to monitor changes in their composition households through strengthened capacity, from 1.198 to 1.235 t C/ha whereas, in Ban oak over a period of time. Seeds and cuttings of improved livelihood, sustainable enterprises, forest, it varied from 1.35 to 1.40 t C/ha. Soil Rhododendron campanulatum were collected natural resources management and increased carbon pool in chirpine forest varied from 53.16 and sown in nursery/mist chamber. Syringa access to credit and markets. One hundred two to 57.54 t C/ha whereas, in Ban oak forest it emodi and Betula utilis cuttings were put in mist villages were selected for field survey and data varied from 70.99 to 74.75 t C/ha. The field study chamber beds. Quercus baloot sowing was done collection. Three types of questionnaires were for kharsu and kail and Northern dry mixed in polybags in Kinnaur and their growth developed, i.e. related to village profile data parameters were regularly monitored. Also collection; socio-economic and people Kharsu Oak Forest collected the germplasm of threatened medicinal perception about climate change and adaptation (Chopal Division) plants from the HATZ for ex- situ conservation strategies; and interaction with project implementing agencies. Further, depending A study on distribution and and maintained in nursery beds. phenological events of Pinus kesiya upon availability of land uses in the selected Measurement of Vegetation and village, soil samples were collected in 0-30 cm along the altitudinal gradient at biomass parameters under soil layer and analysed for soil organic carbon, regional scale in North-East Indian Vegetation Carbon Pool Assessment bulk density and gravel content estimation. Out Himalayas (RFRI) of 28691 households, a total number of 2345 (VCP) (IFB) households were surveyed and people were Pine growing areas in Arunachal Pradesh, Out of the total 38 field study plots, a total of 8 interviewed. Interactions with the local people Meghalaya, Nagaland and Manipur were plots were visited and species inventories were indicate: (i) villagers experience varying rainfall identified through visual interpretation of performed. Voucher species of all the species and warming of the day because of decreased satellite imageries and potential sites for Blue Pine Forest encountered were collected and preserved. rainfall and increased summer temperature; (ii) sampling were identified at various altitudinal (Shimla Forest Division) Biomass estimation of the plant species were people are reducing livestock herd size because ranges. Distribution of the species was analysed also done for the field plots visited. Data base of of decreased pastures; (iii) people use to collect from herbarium data that are accessible through all the visited plots are being prepared. The fuelwood from forest area within few days and the Global Biodiversity Information Facility store it for use during summer and rainy seasons; supplemented by documented geographic species inventorized in the field plots include, (iv) people use to develop assets like jewelleries, distribution and other published literature. Site- Lannea coromandelica, Diospyros melanoxylon, livestock, poultry farming etc. as a coping specific length of needles at maturity was Chloroxylon sweitenia, Soymida febrifuga, statistically determined from collected samples. mechanism against any future adversity. As an Anogeissus latifolia, Tectona grandis, Dalbergia Dimensions of specimens (length of needle and adaptation to climate change, they practise: (i) paniculata, D. latifolia, Butea monosperma, length and girth of female cone), collected from use of hybrid seeds, chemical fertilizers, Terminalia sp., Buchanania lanzan, Cleistanthus, Acacia sp. etc.

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Forest genetics and tree breeding At Forest Research Institute, Eucalyptus hybrids resistant to the pest defoliator (Calopepla research in ICFRE is oriented towards FRI-14 (E. citriodora Hook. × E. toriliana F. leayana). Muell.) and FRI –EH001 (E. camaldulensis selection of superior genotypes, their Acacia auriculiformis eld evaluation, development of Dehnh. × E. tereticornis Sm.) multiplied through propagation methods, establishment micro-propagation technique were field (Northern black wattle) and improvement of seed orchards evaluated at three different agro-climatic Selection of clones of Acacia auriculiformis with and seed production areas, population locations of Punjab, Haryana and Uttarakhand. desirable stem form and wood properties was genetic studies for conservation of Casuarina carried out. Promising clones of A. auriculiformis forest genetic resources. were multiplied and trials raised. Initiatives were taken by IFGTB for making Development of productive and Three clonal trials of 1.0 ha each were planted at advancement to the ongoing breeding adaptive varieties/ clones through Peringamala (Trivandrum Division, Kerala), Eucalyptus programme of Casuarina to the second conventional and biotechnological Kottayam and Kannakkada (Malayattoor generation. About 16 ha of progeny tests have approach is an important aspect of Fullsib families of Corymbia torelliana x C. Division, Kerala) during July to September 2014. been established in different locations of Andhra council's research. Biotechnology citriodora were developed at IFGTB, Coimbatore Pradesh, Puducherry and Tamil Nadu. Trials tools are being further used to through controlled pollination. Inheritance of One year old have been periodically assessed for growth, stem strengthen the conventional tree both maternal and paternal traits was noticed in clonal trial of form and wood traits and variation among Acacia at Gudulur improvement programmes. the fullsib families. Two fullsib trials were families and seed sources have been estimated. Chennai Research Genetically superior clones of established at Panampally, Kerala and Nellore, Station All trees in each progeny test have been ranked dierent forest tree species developed Andhra Pradesh. Various combinations of and inferior trees have been marked for thinning. by ICFRE institutes are being used by eucalypts dihybrids were developed with E. These plots will start functioning as second wood-based industries, pulp and tereticornis as a seed parent. A VMG nursery has generation seed orchards once the thinning is paper mills and plywood/veneer been developed at TNPL Kagithapuram premises completed. factories in the country contributing with 11 intra - specific fullsib seed lots. eectively in betterment of our Evaluation of mapping population has been done Calophyllum inophyllum (Punnaga) economy. Farmers and forest and 30 clones have been short-listed based on Populations of C.inophyllum in the districts department is using improved their at par and above performance as compared Dakshina Kannada, Udipi and Uttara Kannada of Leucaena leucocephala (Subabul) planting stock for economic gains. to the commercial clones for productivity and Karnataka were surveyed and 67 Candidate Plus Wood and energy production genotypes from wood traits. Trees (CPTs) identified. Oil content was BAIF, IGFRI, Jhanshi, CRIDA, TNAU, NAVSARI Vegetative propagation were carried out in the estimated in 50 CPTs. Agricultural University and University of Hawaii, crosses of E. camaldulensis X E. grandis, USA were collected. Two progeny trials, each Gmelina arborea (Gamhar) E.tereticornis X E. grandis and parents. Multi with 24 accessions at Neyveli and Locational Hybrids Trials (MLHCT) were Extensive survey was conducted in the natural Thuvarankuruchi field station, Tamil Nadu were established in different locations in Tamilnadu. forest of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and farmers established. One year growth data at Neyveli In order to establish second generation (SG) seed plantations. 90 CPTs were selected, based on show that some accessions from Hawaiian giant orchard for high productivity in Eucalyptus, 65 growth superiority, clear bole, GBH, tree spread variety are outstanding in growth and stem form. superior trees have been selected and are being and apical dominance. Wood properties of the mass multiplied. plus trees were studied. Progeny trials of 60 Plantation of Leucaena A bilateral collaborative project was initiated by accessions at Kuruvampatty, Salem RF and leucocephala IFGTB and Kasetsart University, Thailand. Under Thuvarankurichi, Trichy were established. this programme, a visit to Thailand was The clonal trials of G. aroborea, established conducted to study their genetic improvement earlier at RFRI experimental station and Imphal, efforts. Similarly, a study visit was conducted for Manipur were evaluated for their performance. a team of scientists from Thailand to visit AFRI, Twenty four clones in the RFRI experiment trials Jodhpur; TERI, Delhi and FRI, Dehradun to learn were selected, based on their performance. the Eucalyptus tree improvement efforts. Seven clones were screened as moderately less

Forest Genetic Resource Management and Tree Improvement 05 Forest genetics and tree breeding At Forest Research Institute, Eucalyptus hybrids resistant to the pest defoliator (Calopepla research in ICFRE is oriented towards FRI-14 (E. citriodora Hook. × E. toriliana F. leayana). Muell.) and FRI –EH001 (E. camaldulensis selection of superior genotypes, their Acacia auriculiformis eld evaluation, development of Dehnh. × E. tereticornis Sm.) multiplied through propagation methods, establishment micro-propagation technique were field (Northern black wattle) and improvement of seed orchards evaluated at three different agro-climatic Selection of clones of Acacia auriculiformis with and seed production areas, population locations of Punjab, Haryana and Uttarakhand. desirable stem form and wood properties was genetic studies for conservation of Casuarina carried out. Promising clones of A. auriculiformis forest genetic resources. were multiplied and trials raised. Initiatives were taken by IFGTB for making Development of productive and Three clonal trials of 1.0 ha each were planted at advancement to the ongoing breeding adaptive varieties/ clones through Peringamala (Trivandrum Division, Kerala), Eucalyptus programme of Casuarina to the second conventional and biotechnological Kottayam and Kannakkada (Malayattoor generation. About 16 ha of progeny tests have approach is an important aspect of Fullsib families of Corymbia torelliana x C. Division, Kerala) during July to September 2014. been established in different locations of Andhra council's research. Biotechnology citriodora were developed at IFGTB, Coimbatore Pradesh, Puducherry and Tamil Nadu. Trials tools are being further used to through controlled pollination. Inheritance of One year old have been periodically assessed for growth, stem strengthen the conventional tree both maternal and paternal traits was noticed in clonal trial of form and wood traits and variation among Acacia at Gudulur improvement programmes. the fullsib families. Two fullsib trials were families and seed sources have been estimated. Chennai Research Genetically superior clones of established at Panampally, Kerala and Nellore, Station All trees in each progeny test have been ranked dierent forest tree species developed Andhra Pradesh. Various combinations of and inferior trees have been marked for thinning. by ICFRE institutes are being used by eucalypts dihybrids were developed with E. These plots will start functioning as second wood-based industries, pulp and tereticornis as a seed parent. A VMG nursery has generation seed orchards once the thinning is paper mills and plywood/veneer been developed at TNPL Kagithapuram premises completed. factories in the country contributing with 11 intra - specific fullsib seed lots. eectively in betterment of our Evaluation of mapping population has been done Calophyllum inophyllum (Punnaga) economy. Farmers and forest and 30 clones have been short-listed based on Populations of C.inophyllum in the districts department is using improved their at par and above performance as compared Dakshina Kannada, Udipi and Uttara Kannada of Leucaena leucocephala (Subabul) planting stock for economic gains. to the commercial clones for productivity and Karnataka were surveyed and 67 Candidate Plus Wood and energy production genotypes from wood traits. Trees (CPTs) identified. Oil content was BAIF, IGFRI, Jhanshi, CRIDA, TNAU, NAVSARI Vegetative propagation were carried out in the estimated in 50 CPTs. Agricultural University and University of Hawaii, crosses of E. camaldulensis X E. grandis, USA were collected. Two progeny trials, each Gmelina arborea (Gamhar) E.tereticornis X E. grandis and parents. Multi with 24 accessions at Neyveli and Locational Hybrids Trials (MLHCT) were Extensive survey was conducted in the natural Thuvarankuruchi field station, Tamil Nadu were established in different locations in Tamilnadu. forest of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and farmers established. One year growth data at Neyveli In order to establish second generation (SG) seed plantations. 90 CPTs were selected, based on show that some accessions from Hawaiian giant orchard for high productivity in Eucalyptus, 65 growth superiority, clear bole, GBH, tree spread variety are outstanding in growth and stem form. superior trees have been selected and are being and apical dominance. Wood properties of the mass multiplied. plus trees were studied. Progeny trials of 60 Plantation of Leucaena A bilateral collaborative project was initiated by accessions at Kuruvampatty, Salem RF and leucocephala IFGTB and Kasetsart University, Thailand. Under Thuvarankurichi, Trichy were established. this programme, a visit to Thailand was The clonal trials of G. aroborea, established conducted to study their genetic improvement earlier at RFRI experimental station and Imphal, efforts. Similarly, a study visit was conducted for Manipur were evaluated for their performance. a team of scientists from Thailand to visit AFRI, Twenty four clones in the RFRI experiment trials Jodhpur; TERI, Delhi and FRI, Dehradun to learn were selected, based on their performance. the Eucalyptus tree improvement efforts. Seven clones were screened as moderately less

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Dalbergia sissoo (Shisham) Pradesh (Rajahmundry and Nellore), Kerala conducted at various places in Bihar, Jharkhand content. A total of 19 clones of Pongamia have (Panampally Research Station, IFGTB) and and districts of North Bengal (Malda, Siliguri, been identified as high fruit yield and high oil Forty five CPTs of D. sissoo have been selected in Chennai (Gene Bank of IFGTB) were established. Jalpaiguri, Cooch Behar and Darjeeling) to content. Jharkhand and Bihar state by IFP, Ranchi and Clonal accessions were multiplied and identify and select superior genotypes of Melia multiplied. A clonal trial has been established in Candidate plus trees of Pongamia pinnata established in the form of CMA at Biotrim, dubia. Jharkhand with 12 clones. Collection of growth selected from northern part of the country were Tirupathi. Eight provenance trial plots have been data, biochemical and molecular Progeny trials were established at IFB, screened for phenotypic characters in different established in the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala characterization have been done for promising Hyderabad and at Nallal in Bangalore, states and progeny trails conducted in previous and Karnataka. clones. Karnataka. The screening of populations has year. The estimation of oil content ranged in the Three progeny trials consisting of 24 families been carried out and new source of plus trees same pattern as was reported last year from i.e. Dalbergia latifolia (Kala shisham) established at Jodhpur, Gandhinagar and Deesa, were found for M. dubia in Khammam district of 28 to 42 %. Forest surveys were conducted and 165 were maintained by AFRI. Andhra Pradesh, Kollegal of Karnataka and Assessment of variability and genetic Candidate plus trees of Dalbergia latifolia were Kothur, Krishnagiri of Tamil Nadu. Experiments fingerprinting in Pongamia pinnata using micro- selected from the state of Chhatisgarh and Progeny trial of were conducted for rooting of stem cuttings of satellite markers was carried out. High level of Madhya Pradesh. The morphological data on Melia composita M. dubia and M. azedarach inside the mist at Jodhpur polymorphism and moderate genetic diversity total height, clear bole height, GBH, crown chamber as well as outside the mist chamber was obtained among 24 genotypes under study. diameter, number of primary branches, status of using shade net by giving different treatments of The high oil-yielding accession (K-19) exhibited flowering and fruiting were recorded. Half-sib auxins. The vegetative propagation technique consistently unique and different amplification seeds were collected from the trees. was successful with more than 80 per cent pattern than other genotypes that indicates its rooting. suitability in development of genetic marker for high oil-yield. Dalbergia Bombax ceiba (Semul) Latifolia trees selected in Evaluation of Bombax ceiba for seed sources was Messua ferrea (Nag champa) and Chhindwara carried out in Northern India. Rooting was Madhuca insignis (Tamia) achieved in juvenile cuttings of Bombax ceiba Seed behavior and effect of differential drying Progeny trial of while mature cuttings failed to root. Seedlings of Melia composita and temperature on viability of Messua ferrea at Deessa: Soil 32 CPTs were maintained and a field trial was and Madhuca insignis (species of wet evergreen drenching with established during July 2014. fungicide & forest of Western Ghats) were studied. The insecticides Pinus gerardiana (Neoza Pine) results revealed that the M. ferrea seeds had intermediate storage behaviour. Seeds remained Variation in Natural Populations of Pinus viable for 75 days at 15o C temperature and by 90 gerardiana was studied. The data recorded on Dalbergia days complete loss of viability was recorded. morpho-metric traits, cone and seed characters latifolia trees Results show recalcitrant storage behaviour for selected in Betul for different populations were analysed. (Mohda) M. insignis. Populations were found to have significant differences for these traits. Preliminary run of the Sandal electro-phoretic data was done. The number of On the basis of general combining ability Demonstration plots of Sandalwood were alleles per locus for polymorphic loci were found analysis, family Nos. 24 and 75 exhibited positive established at four locations in Punjab by IWST. to vary from 2-4 for the enzyme systems studied. values for both the traits in all three locations. In A model Sandalwood Nursery was established at addition to this, two more trials at Bassi, Jaipur Michelia champaca (Champaca) Bhatoli with a capacity of raising 55,000 and Ghodiwada, Jhunjhunu with twenty one Sandalwood quality planting stock. Demo-plots Study on seed source variation for germination families each have been established. of sandalwood with Indian gooseberry as and seedling growth and establishment of secondary host and redgram as primary host Growth variability in plantations and seed seedling seed orchard of Michelia champaca was Melia composita (Malabar Neem) were established at Mohali, Ropar, Mathewada germination studied in Melia dubia cultivated in carried out. Large variation in morphological (Ludhiana) and Bhatoli (Talwara). Under All India Coordinated Project on Melia Karnataka. Preliminary observations reveal that traits was observed and 24 phenotypically composita, being led by FRI Dehradun, M. dubia trees need intensive management superior genotypes (plus trees) were selected. Bamboos progenies were evaluated for genotype X practices for utilising its growth potential. It The progenies from selected genotypes were A total of 102 genotypes of D. stocksii were environmental interactions over geographical needs larger spacing. On an average, an raised in the nursery for further research. locations in the state of Haryana, Punjab, Uttar intensively managed plantation put on a girth up evaluated after plotting the coordinates of Pradesh and Uttarakhand to understand growth to 15 to 18 cm per year, whereas, it can be Pongamia pinnata (Karanj) selected genotypes using GPS along with edapho-climatic parameters. All the 102 performance, stability and adaptability. Research drastically reduced to 3 to 4 cm girth per year in A total of 91 high fruit yielding candidate plus sampled D. stocksii locations along the Western works were carried out on DNA fingerprinting of an unmanaged plantation. Progeny trial was trees of Pongamia pinnata were selected from Ghats were grouped into 10 populations. various genotypes to understand the genetic established at Megaharwali, Agumbe. different agro-climatic zones of Tamil Nadu, diversity of the species. The experimental trials Variation was found among D. stocksii Progeny trials with 21 progenies have been Puducherry and Kerala. The oil content in the established at RFRI, Jorhat and Tizit, Nagaland phenotypes for culm and clump characteristics. established at two locations in Jharkhand (FRC, selected trees varied from 15 to 33%. A total of 7 were evaluated for their performance. Field gene Mandar and Nagri) and at one location in Bihar clones showed high fruit yield of 103 to 250 Kg An inter-institutional project supported by banks in four locations, namely in Andhra (KVK, Manjhi, Saran). Surveys have been per tree and 12 clones exhibited 27 to 33% oil National Bamboo Mission –BTSG was executed

ANNUAL REPORT 51/52 2014-15

Forest Genetic Resource Management and Tree Improvement

ANNUAL REPORT 51/52 2014-15

Forest Genetic Resource Management and Tree Improvement

by FRI, Dehradun as the nodal agency along Under the planting stock improvement Pinus roxburghii (Chir pine) plantations of Tamil Nadu (Narasipuram and with 4 other ICFRE institutes viz. IWST, programme of Teak, clonal seed orchards have Devarayapuram) and in natural forest of Kerala, For identification of distinct traits for DUS Bangalore; TFRI, Jabalpur; RFRI, Jorhat and IFP, been established at several locations in Andhra Andamans and Assam. About 118 CPTs have characters development for Conifers, wood Ranchi as participating institutes during the year Pradesh with an objective to produce genetically been identified. Four multilocation trials, one samples from five trees from ten populations 2014-15 on ten priority species viz. superior seeds. each of 1 ha at Gudalur, Nagercoil, Panampally each of deodar and chir pine were collected by Dendrocalamus strictus, Bambusa bambos, B. and Neyveli have been established. All India Coordinated Projects on Teak with HFRI, Shimla and submitted to Dr. YS Parmar vulgaris, B. tulda, B. nutans, B. balcooa, D. TFRI, Jabalpur as Nodal Institute, selections of UHF, Nauni, Solan for wood property analysis. hamiltonii, Pseudoxytenanthera stocksii (syn. Thespesia populnea (Indian Tulip plus trees, raising their progeny trials and Guidelines for DUS traits for conifers were Dendrocalamus stocksii), D. brandisii and D. Tree) establishing germplasm bank was initiated as prepared. somdevai. In the first phase, the ongoing coordinated programme for genetic improvement Extensive field surveys were undertaken in the bamboo evaluation trials/plots established by of Teak. Rukhad and Kurai range of Seoni (South) Western, North Western, Cauvery Delta, ICFRE institutes/other institutes with the Forest Division were visited and surveyed. Seven Different types of Southern, North Eastern and High Rainfall selected clumps of bamboo species in different bark pattern in CPTs were marked and data recorded on them Cedrus deodara Zones of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Northern and regions across the country were revisited and along with 35 comparison trees in the prescribed Central Regions of Kerala and selected 128 CPTs evaluated with a set of selection parameters. format. Five CPTs were marked from Pali beat of Thespesia populnea based on growth and This activity has resulted in identification of 357 and 14 CPTs from Chatuva Bhauna beat and stem form. Selected Plus Trees were propagated superior clumps of ten selected bamboo species data recorded on them along with 25 and 70 clonally and a Clonal Multiplication Area was across the five ICFRE institutes. comparison trees, respectively, in the prescribed established at Panampally, Kerala with 82 Teak format. Investigations on genetic variation and clones. inheritance of Western Indian teak (Tectona Tecomella undulata (Rohida) Open pollinated seeds were collected from 193 grandis L.f) was then carried out. Candidate Plus Trees (CPTs) of seed production Progeny trial was established with 36 families at Individual tree data from four progeny trial areas of Topslip, Parambikulam, Nilambur, Dorasar Nursery, Jhunjhunu (Rajasthan). After 1 established with 16, 16, 28 and 9 halfsib families Kulathupuzha, Konni and Walayar. Two breeding year of its establishment, progeny of CPT No-36 of teak at Rajpipla, Shivrajpur, Sajjangarh and populations of Teak at Vadaserikkara, Kerala and from Pali district gave the best growth attaining Jodhpur respectively were collected and Dharapuram, Tamilandu were established. the height of 120 cm and collar diameter of 1.58 analyzed. Development of descriptors and DUS testing cm. guidelines for indigenous forest tree species was Variation in wood Biotechnology Intervention carried out in Tectona grandis and Melia dubia. parameter About 20 DUS descriptors based on leaf, flower, Substancial importance is given to the inflorescence, branch and fruit characters have biotechnological approach for tree improvement been developed. and conservation of genetic resources. The biotechnology research achievements are summurised below:  Marked Candidate Studies on Genetic mapping and QTL Plus trees in Pali analysis of Eucalypts targeted adventitious Range of Bilaspur Division rooting properties and wood properties continued. In the current year, phenotyping

Extraction of wood for adventitious rooting traits was completed core sample in the inter-specific hybrid progenies of E. tereticornis X E. grandis.  Genotyping of dihybrids of E. tereticornis, E. camaldulensis and E. grandis using 300 SSR markers are in progress at IFGTB to generate genetic linkage map. Till date, 100 F1 individuals of Eucalyptus camaldulensis x Ailanthus (Ardu) E. tereticornis inter-specific hybrids were Identification of the Candidate Plus Trees of genotyped using 100 microsatellite markers. Ailanthus excelsa has been done in the Cauvery Similarly, 100 F1 individuals of E. tereticornis x E. grandis were genotyped with 100 It appeared that growth and wood traits in teak delta zone and southern zone based on growth microsatellite markers. of this region are controlled by both additive and characteristics. 30 Clones have been assembled non-additive gene actions. From the general in the VMG for mass multiplication.  Gene mining and transgenic programme is combining ability estimates, 9 parents were Neolamarckia cadamba (Kadam) in progress at IFGTB, Coimbatore. Protocols found to possess positive values of GCA for wood were refined for generation of composite and specific gravity, which is the single most Selection of Candidate Plus Trees (CPTs) has whole plant transgenics. To study the role of important trait. been done by scoring the selected trees in two

ANNUAL REPORT 53/54 2014-15

Forest Genetic Resource Management and Tree Improvement

ANNUAL REPORT 53/54 2014-15

Forest Genetic Resource Management and Tree Improvement

HKT1 gene in Eucalyptus, EcHKT1 gene leucotrichophora resided within populations multiplication and produced 15.87 shoots IFGTB, Coimbatore. Maximum rooting of silencing construct is being used for than among populations. from 4-5 shoot clump. 95% was observed in one hybrid clone developing composite transgenic cuttings treated with IBA- 100 ppm (10  Population genetic analysis of  Biotechnological tools for clonal propagation Eucalyptus. Additionally, a transformation minutes). Dendrocalamus hamiltonii was initiated at and supply of genetically superior trees of vector for silencing of Eucalyptus HKT1 in FRI. Sites of natural populations of D. Neem, Ardu and Bamboo were carried out. whole plant transgenics was developed. Conservation of Forest Genetic hamiltonii were identified in its natural range In- vitro shoot multiplication in neem was PsLecRLK gene construct was also mobilized Resources of distribution for sampling by collecting optimized in MS medium supplemented with into a more potent Agrobacterium information through literature and from SFDs BAP (1.0 mg/l) + KI (1.0 mg/l) and additives  Both conventional and biotechnological tumefaciens strain, AGL1 and is being used of concerned states. Sampling of 11 (ascorbic acid, citric acid, adenine sulphate, approaches are being followed in the Council for generation of Eucalyptus transgenics. populations from Mizoram, Nagaland and ammonium sulphate and amino acids). In for conservation of valuable resoureces. The  Bioinformatic analysis of L. invasa whole Assam have been completed. Bamboo, in- vitro shoot multiplication was activities related to conservation efforts are transcriptome sequence data was completed optimized using MS medium supplemented summarized below:-  Studies on assessment of genetic diversity to identify unique RNAi target regions for 5 with BAP (3-5.0 mg/l). In Ardu, in- vitro shoot and structure of Boswellia serrata  Germplasm bank of Grewia optiva and genes involved in growth and development multiplication was achieved in MS medium populations through RAPD and ISSR Quercus leucotrichophora was established of L. invasa. supplemented with BAP (2.0 mg/l) + IAA molecular markers have been initiated. using collections from Himanchal Pradesh, (0.5 mg/l) and additives. In neem, in- vitro  The antipest property of the mannose- Results revealed a high diversity index and Uttarakhand and Jammu & Kashmir. 117 rooting was achieved in MS medium binding lectin (WsMBP1) isolated from fragmented population of the species in M.P. plus trees of Grewia optiva and 80 plus trees supplemented with IBA (1.0 mg/l) + Withania somnifera was validated in tobacco and Chhattisgarh. Wood core samples have of Quercus leucotrichophora were identified additives. In case of bamboo, 3 mg/l NAA or through ectopic expression of the gene been collected from 20 trees of 03 from above three states. Germplasm bank for 10.0 mg/l IBA was used for in- vitro rooting. driven by 35s CAMV promoter. The total populations of Chhattisgarh viz. Dhamtari, Grewia optiva was established in 2.0 ha area protein isolated from the transgenic tobacco Narayanpur and Surguja and analysed for  In- vitro propagation of Vanda coerulea, at Dudhli, Lachhiwala range, Dehradun showed significant antipest activity against fibre length. A considerable variation in fibre tissue culture protocol was standardized to Forest Division and Quercus leucotrichophora the teak defoliator, Hyblaea puera. length was noted which ranged from produce seedling using green pod culture in 1.50 ha area germplasm at Magra, minimum 919 µm (Dhamtari) to maximum technique. These seedlings are being Jaunpur Range, Mussoorie Forest Division.  Production of transgenic teak tolerant to 1010 µm (Surguja). hardened in mist chamber and cent percent defoliating pests was carried out.  For conservation of Pterocarpus marsupium, survival is recorded during hardening phase.  Study on salt tolerance through gene germplasm collection has been done from  An experiment was designed to induce expression pattern analysis was conducted nine localities corresponding to three agro- somatic embryo production from teak at AFRI. The project aimed at analyzing the An aseptically climatic zones of Chhattisgarh. On the basis seedling explants viz. internode and leaf. The grown Vanda pattern of expression of four genes (NHX1, of availability, 20 trees have been marked in effect of different concentration of IBA & coerulea SOS1, HKT1 and CLC-c) that are known to each locality as superior trees based on TDZ and their interaction on callus induction function in maintaining ionic balance within phenotypic characters. in the teak seedling explants was studied. the plant particularly in regulating the non-  Studies on population structure, linkage toxic levels of sodium chloride, which is the  A total of 22 teak populations showing disequilibrium and marker-trait association dominant salt in saline soils. distinct and desirable characteristics like mapping of Indian teak are being carried out. outstanding growth characteristics, good Micro and macro-propagation tree form with cylindrical bole and less Teak population  Development of DNA based identification  branching pattern were selected for in-situ selected for system for three important timber species of Vegetative propagation studies in Myrica conservation at and ex-situ conservation. Karnataka was initiated. Objectives included esculenta was conducted. Ten percent of Nilambur, Kerala the development of DNA database for nodal cuttings treated with 400 ppm IBA selected timber species of Karnataka, marker showed rooting response. Air layering was gene sequencing and characterization and done on the M. esculenta trees and result standardization of protocol of DNA marker. shows that 4000 ppm of IBA gave better response.  Twenty-nine populations of Q.  leucotrichophora from the states of Refinement and standardization of protocols Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, for in-vitro propagation and genetic fidelity representing the natural range of distribution studies of micro propagated plants of two were studied by FRI Dehradun and HFRI bamboo species of Bambusa balcooa and Shimla for genetic diversity using DNA Thyrsostachys oliveri carried out. In based markers. Results revealed that Thyrsostachys oliveri, multiple shoots were majority of the oak forests of Himalayan more in MS medium fortified with additives, Well established  Development of technologies for TDZ (0.5-1.0mg/l) and NAA (0.5 mg/l) and 7- Vanda coerulea landscape depicted low level of genetic cultures multiplication of economically important diversity and revealed that it had undergone 9 fold multiplication was observed. In B. desert plants Capparis decidua and considerable genetic changes in response to balcooa, MS liquid medium with additives + Salvadora persica is in progress. fragmentation, drift, and/or barriers to gene NAA (0.1 mg/l) + BAP (1.0 mg/l) proved the  Hydroponic rooting technique of Eucalyptus flow. Most of the diversity in Q. best combination for further shoot was tested on Eucalyptus hybrids clones at

ANNUAL REPORT 55/56 2014-15

Forest Genetic Resource Management and Tree Improvement

ANNUAL REPORT 55/56 2014-15

Forest Genetic Resource Management and Tree Improvement

 Work is in progress on conservation of  Plantations of Morinda citrifolia were raised critically endangered Litsea glutinosa successfully at RFRI, Jorhat; ARCBR, Aizawl germplasm from Madhya Pradesh and and Panchakarma Unit of Forest Dept, Chhattisgarh. Planting materials were Tripura. Planting stock brought from Central collected from Dhamtari, Kondagaon, Seoni Plantation Crop Research Institute, Kerala, (South), Bhanupratapur, Jabalpur, Jagdalpur, and Noni seeds procured from Hyderabad. Rewa, Marwahi, Satna and Anuppur Forest Standardized the propagation techniques of Divisions. Detailed morphometric data were M. citrifolia through seed and stem cuttings. recorded for the mother tree. Nursery was  Collection of germplasm of Madhuca indica also raised. for identification of best sources in Chhattisgarh through phytochemical evaluation was carried out. Mahua trees Marking and were selected from five girth classes, viz., 61- recording of data 90 cm, 91-120 cm, 121-150 cm, 151-180 cm of Litsea glutinosa tree in and over 181 cm. The maximum oil content Amarkantak (%) was obtained in girth class 61-90 cm. Forest Division Minimum amount of saponin was obtained in seeds collected from trees of girth class above 180 cm.

Fruits of Litsea glutinosa tree collected during field visit

ANNUAL REPORT 57/58 2014-15

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Fruits of Litsea glutinosa tree collected during field visit

ANNUAL REPORT 57/58 2014-15

ICFRE endeavors to promote forestry education in the country by providing grant-in-aid to the FRI University 6.1.1 forestry teaching universities and up-gradation of skills of the scientists working in ICFRE and its institutes by permitting them for The FRI (Deemed) University has been offering During the current year, 20 research scholars participating in the academic courses on a regular basis i.e. two were registered for Ph.D. and a total 34 Ph.D. national/international seminars, years M.Sc. courses in Forestry, Environment degrees were awarded. Placement Brochures & workshops and symposia etc. Management, Wood Science & Technology and student's profiles were prepared for all M.Sc. Cellulose & Paper Technology and one year courses. 17 industries/ organizations visited the course in Post-Graduation Diploma in Aroma university for campus interview and 26 students Technology. were selected. 10 students from SAARC have Improving Formal joined for various M.Sc. courses. Forestry Education 6.1 Besides delivering lectures, scientists and officers have also guided many students in dissertation, divisional attachment and term paper works. Networking project of Non-Timber Forest Produce is under implementation involving 09 Universities with the following objectives: HFRI, Shimla 6.1.2 i) Availability and source of quality planting material, regeneration techniques, qualitative and quantitative potential and research gaps. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was research scholar as co-supervisors in either case ii) Examination of the value addition chain and signed between HFRI, Shimla and Dr. Y S Parmar at their respective organizations for the award of scope of improvements, available good UHF, Nauni, Solan (HP) on 24 May 2014 to carry Ph.D. Degrees by FRI (DU), Dehradun or UHF, practices, available R&D inputs and out the research work of Ph.D. Scholars through Nauni, Solan. innovations in the area and elsewhere. collaborative research efforts / guiding of iii) Examining the working techniques of each selected NTFP, the department prescriptions and establishing parameters and protocols for sustainable harvest levels, to be used by the departments. Accreditation of Universities 6.2 iv) To further examine the role of forest department in the changed context of FRA, as also with reference to the local innovations, to promote benefit to the local ICFRE, Dehradun evaluation teams have been constituted to visit communities. the Universities for evaluation of the courses Process of re-accreditation of 18 Universities running in the Universities. In order to provide excellence in academic accredited with ICFRE earlier and accreditation inputs, two chairs of Excellence in Ecology and of some new universities have been initiated. Out of the above, 14 proposals received from the Biodiversity and Forest Climate Change were Universities, the evaluation team has visited 05 During 2014-15, 14 proposals from the engaged in FRI, Dehradun. Online entrance universities during 2014-15 for evaluation of Universities for Accreditation/Re-Accreditation exam for M.Sc. courses was started. The syllabus forestry courses. for all courses was also revised. have been received from the Universities and the

Forestry Education and Policy Research to Meet Emerging Challenges 06 ICFRE endeavors to promote forestry education in the country by providing grant-in-aid to the FRI University 6.1.1 forestry teaching universities and up-gradation of skills of the scientists working in ICFRE and its institutes by permitting them for The FRI (Deemed) University has been offering During the current year, 20 research scholars participating in the academic courses on a regular basis i.e. two were registered for Ph.D. and a total 34 Ph.D. national/international seminars, years M.Sc. courses in Forestry, Environment degrees were awarded. Placement Brochures & workshops and symposia etc. Management, Wood Science & Technology and student's profiles were prepared for all M.Sc. Cellulose & Paper Technology and one year courses. 17 industries/ organizations visited the course in Post-Graduation Diploma in Aroma university for campus interview and 26 students Technology. were selected. 10 students from SAARC have Improving Formal joined for various M.Sc. courses. Forestry Education 6.1 Besides delivering lectures, scientists and officers have also guided many students in dissertation, divisional attachment and term paper works. Networking project of Non-Timber Forest Produce is under implementation involving 09 Universities with the following objectives: HFRI, Shimla 6.1.2 i) Availability and source of quality planting material, regeneration techniques, qualitative and quantitative potential and research gaps. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was research scholar as co-supervisors in either case ii) Examination of the value addition chain and signed between HFRI, Shimla and Dr. Y S Parmar at their respective organizations for the award of scope of improvements, available good UHF, Nauni, Solan (HP) on 24 May 2014 to carry Ph.D. Degrees by FRI (DU), Dehradun or UHF, practices, available R&D inputs and out the research work of Ph.D. Scholars through Nauni, Solan. innovations in the area and elsewhere. collaborative research efforts / guiding of iii) Examining the working techniques of each selected NTFP, the department prescriptions and establishing parameters and protocols for sustainable harvest levels, to be used by the departments. Accreditation of Universities 6.2 iv) To further examine the role of forest department in the changed context of FRA, as also with reference to the local innovations, to promote benefit to the local ICFRE, Dehradun evaluation teams have been constituted to visit communities. the Universities for evaluation of the courses Process of re-accreditation of 18 Universities running in the Universities. In order to provide excellence in academic accredited with ICFRE earlier and accreditation inputs, two chairs of Excellence in Ecology and of some new universities have been initiated. Out of the above, 14 proposals received from the Biodiversity and Forest Climate Change were Universities, the evaluation team has visited 05 During 2014-15, 14 proposals from the engaged in FRI, Dehradun. Online entrance universities during 2014-15 for evaluation of Universities for Accreditation/Re-Accreditation exam for M.Sc. courses was started. The syllabus forestry courses. for all courses was also revised. have been received from the Universities and the

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NATCOM for preparation of bi-annual update Biocatalysts for fuels and chemicals from th Networking Forestry Education report to UNFCCC; National Stakeholders Meet biomass; 36 Scientific advisory committee 6.3 on 'Trees Outside Forests and Wood-Based meeting by Sri Avinashilingam kendra at Krishi with research and extension Enterprise'; Gender Budgeting; Chem Bio vigyan Kendra, Vivekandapuram; National Innovations for Bioproducts; 29th Carbohydrate Conference on Medicinal Plants; Alien Species conference; Sustainable Management of Removal and Reclamation of Sholas and Medicinal Plants and NTFPs; Desert Science- Grasslands, funded by Environment Protection The following mandate was targeted to achieve growth in terms of institutional management, Challenges and Opportunities, New and Renewable Energy Development (EPRED); prior to NTFP Project which is under process: financial resource allocation and utilization, Developments in Drug Discovery from Natural Plant Metabolomics; Innovative Approaches in physical infrastructure, faculty and staff,  Creating infrastructure for Universities for Products and Traditional Medicines' DDNPTM- Biological Sciences towards Sustainable students affairs profile, course delivery, co- imparting impetus to forestry education 2014; Recent Trends in Bioinformatics & It's Development; Biology and Application Potentials curricular and related activities, research and matching international standards for forestry Application in Modern Biotechnology; mass and of Fungi; Techniques in Mycorrhizal Fungi; development. education. NMR applications; Application of Mass Microbial Bio-fertilizer Technology; Boosting of  Fostering international cooperation in the Spectrometry for Proteomics; Current Trends in Guar Gum Exports: Technical Needs and  Providing access to international level field of forestry education through Biological Sciences: Advances and Challenges; Requirements and the Way Forward; Molecular teaching and learning resources, including networking, faculty and students exchange 2014 IUFRO World Congress; Pharmacology, Drug Discovery and books and journals through e-consortium and to bring international wisdom. Ethnopharmacology and Drug discovery; Nanopharmaceuticals (MPDDNP-2015); information system. Environment Statistics; Agro-forestry for Bio- Medicinal Plants and Herbal Drugs for Human  Policy Research Support to the MoEF&CC by  Providing well laid IT-enabled environment fuels and Bioenergy; Holistic Development of Welfare (ICMP-2015); Innovative Approaches in hosting the policy research committee at for academic excellence. Agroforestry: Potential and Policy Issues; IIRS Bioscience; Mycological Research – Emerging ICFRE to review and analyze the existing User Interaction Meet; Application of Remote Trends, Applications and Prospects; Trends and  Development of a very clear road-map for forest policies, statutes and their framework. Sensing and GIS for natural resources; Asia Flux Techniques in Tree Green initiatives in Energy each University for the purpose of future training and seminar on tropical ecosystem and Environment; Biosecurity issues in relation monitoring; 14th Off – campus outreach to insects and quarantine and celebration on certificate programme on Remotes Sensing and classical biological control of eucalyptus gall Geographical Information System for Natural wasp; Training scientific findings to farming rd Participation in Seminars/ Resources; 3 International Conference on communities in southern districts and training 6.3.1 Recent trends in Computing (ICRTC) 2015; Wood farm technocrats and turning agriculture into Symposia/Workshops/Trainings is Good: current trends and future prospects in viable enterprise; New Safer Molecules and wood utilization; 7th International Colloquium of Biocontrol Technologies for Integrated Pest Eucalyptus pulp; 2nd International Conference on Management in Crops; Green Living for Emerging trends in Agriculture, Horticulture and Sustainable Development; Trends in Plant About 183 scientists, officers and officials on Importance of Traditional Medicines in environment Engineering; ISTS-IUFRO Systematic; Long-term Monitoring of Forest participated in different seminars/ Health Care Management; E-Learning Methods Conference on Sustainable Resource Ecosystem Dynamics; Bamboo Fest- 2014; Desert symposia/workshops/conferences/trainings/ and Instruments; National Workshop on Forestry Management for Climate change mitigation and Science opportunities and challenges; Elevation meetings organized by different organizations in Research with Special Emphasis on Natural social security; Recent advances on Bamboo in Science; Working Plan preparation using variety of subjects including Foundation Training Forest Management Plantation Development, Research and Development in India; Hill Remote Sensing and GIS Technology; Programme; Administration and Research Agro Forestry, Eco-System Service and Bamboo- An Important Resource for Improving Automotive Weathering Technology Symposium; Management; Climate Change and Carbon Prioritization of Research Themes; Workshop on Rural Livelihood; Role of Technology in Achieving sustainable development; Mitigation; Climate Change Vulnerabilities and the theme of The Scheduled Tribes and other Enhancing Bamboo use; Advances of Material Conservation of Wood and Wooden Artifacts; Adaptation Strategies; Managing Technology Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Science in Physics; National seminar on Role of Technology in Enhancing Bamboo Use; Value Chains; Science for Progress in India: Rights) Act 2006: A Revisit; Chintan Shivir for Ethnobotany; Green Revolution for Sustainable Green Urban Futures; consultative UNCCD Innovations in Technologies; National North & Central Zone at IIFM, Bhopal; training Development; Advances, perspective and workshop; Comprehensive Protection consultation on inter-sectoral strategy for course on DNA Barcoding; 3rd International challenges in chemical sciences (CHEMCON Conservation and Management of Environment management of medicinal plants; Indian Science Conference on Natural Resources Management 2015); Role of Land Use/Land Cover Mapping in (CPCME-2015); Statistical Methods for Congress; Participatory Biodiversity Monitoring for Food Security and Rural Livelihoods; Expert Sustainable Resource Management; behavioral research; Modern Scientific and Ecosystem Services in the Context of Group Meeting on benefits of REDD Programme Applications of Mass and NMR Techniques in Techniques for Indian Systems of Medicine & Climate Change; 122nd Meeting of the Board of for the SAARC Region; 9th Uttarakhand State Drug Research; Holistic Development of Natural Products Development; Women Governors, IPIRTI; Biodiversity Conservation Science & Technology Congress (USSTC); Hill Agroforestry: Potential and Policy Issues; CARBO Empowerment; Urbanization and its Impacts on with special reference to Aquatic, Coastal and Bamboos an Important Resource for Improving – XXIX on Carbohydrates: Chem Bio Innovations Environment; Contribution of life science in Marine Biodiversity; 90th Meeting of the Board of Rural Livelihood; 13th Silviculture Conference; for Bioproducts Organized by Centre of socio-economic development of mankind; Governors, IIFM; National Seminar on Holistic Tropical Ecology Congress on Tropical Innovative & Applied Bioprocessing (CIAB); Tree Environmental Conservation Challenges and Development of Agroforestry : Potential and Ecosystems in a Changing World; International Volume and Biomass Allometric equations in Remedies; Role of Scientists in Environment & Policy Issues; Round table Meetings of the Asia- Symposium on Transforming Mountain Forestry; South Asia; Agricultural Genomics Symposium; Natural Resources Management; Sal borer Europe Meeting (ASEM)/East Asia Summit Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA); New Frontiers in Agricultural Biotechnology; mortality; Effect of forests on water resource (EAS) countries; National Seminar on Research Writing; Inception workshop of Forest Bioinformatics & Biopharmaceuticals; Bio- management in the catchment area of West Sustainable Livelihoods Development through Plus; awareness programme on HIV; ICIMOD- energy, Environment and Sustainable Mandla Forest Division; Strengthening of Non-Timber Forest Products: Issues, Challenges GIZ-ICFRE REDD+ Planning Workshop REDD+ technologies; Bamboos-its Importance, network for outreach of research findings; and way Forward; Technical Advisory Group Himalayas: Developing and using experience in Utilization and Conservation; Challenges and Biodiversity Act 2002, India; Environmental Meet: Rainfed Programme; National Workshop implementing REDD in the Himalayas; Innovative approaches in crop improvement; impacts of Diamond Mine Project, Majhgawan,

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ANNUAL REPORT 061/062 2014-15

Forestry Education and Policy Research to Meet Emerging Challenges

Panna; Entomology as a Science and IPM as a Bonn, Germany from 4 to 15 June 2014 as a Manisha Thapliyal, Scientist-E, FRI, Technology – The way forward; Recent Trends in member of the Government of India Dehradun, Dr. Meena Bakshi, Scientist-D, thurst area of Life Sciences; Harnessing the sub- delegation. FRI, Dehradun, Dr. Anita Tomar, Scientist-C, Himalayan Plant Diversity for Human Welfare; CSFER, Allahabad, Dr. R. Sundararaj, 4. Dr. H.S.Ginwal, Scientist F, FRI, Dehradun ICFRE Extension workshop; Strengthening Scientist-G, IWST, Bangalore, Dr. B.N. attended IUFRO sponsored conference on Network for Outreach of research Findings; Diwakar, Scientist-D, IWST, Bangalore, Dr. (1) 5-Needle Pine Genetics and Biotechnology & Molecular Biology; Developing R. Yashodha, Scientist-F, IFGTB, Conservation, (2) Rusts of Forest Trees and Bamboo based livelihood and Enterprise Coimbatore, Dr. Modhumita Dasgupta, (3) Strobusphere at Ft. Collins, Colorado, Opportunities; National Stakeholders Meet on Scientist-E, IFGTB, Coimbatore, attended U.S.A. from 15 to 20 June 2014 and Forestry and Mining: Forest Mining; Interface in IUFRO Congress from 05 to 11 October 2014 presented a paper titled "Cross species Service of Nation; Desert Science-Opportunities at USA. transferability of microsatellites, and and Challenges; Conservation of Great Indian genetic diversity in Himalayan five needle 13. Dr. T.P. Singh, ADG (BCC), ICFRE, Dehradun Bustard; Changing scenario of pest problems in Sustainable agroforestry models for Andhra Plant distribution pine (Pinus wallichiana A.B. Jacks) and Chir attended REDD+ Planning Workshop- agri-horti ecosystem and their management; Pradesh and Standardization and quality control during Camp Workshop at pine (P. roxburghii Sarg.) Forests". Inception meeting from 20-30 October 2014 Biodiversity: harmonizing conservation with life of herbal raw drugs, besides these the Nichar, Kinnaur at Bhutan. and landscape of arid and semi-arid area; scientists/officers of ICFRE and its institutes district of 5. Sh. M.P. Singh, Head, Climate Change, FRI, Alignment of national Action Programme on acted as resource person and delivered talks on Himachal Pradesh Dehradun attended planning and exchange 14. Dr. Ashwani Kumar, Director General, Combating Desertification; Conservation and various aspects of forestry. programme in forest science from 09 to16 ICFRE, Dehradun attended Ex. Committee Management of Pollinators for Sustainable June, 2014 at Sweden. and Conference on Mangroves from 10 to 13 Agriculture through an Eco-system Approach; November 2014 at Malaysia. 6. Dr. P.P. Bhojvaid, Director, FRI, Dehradun, Panel of Environment & Social Experts at visited Sweden from 11 to 23 August, 2014 15. Dr. M.R.G. Reddy, Director, IFB and Dr. T.P. Directorate of Energy, Govt. of HP, Shimla; SFD under MCT Training of IFS officers. Singh, ADG (BCC), ICFRE, Dehradun funded NMPB – Conservation Project, at attended Regional Training on Triple Bottom Karnodi, Sundernagar, Mandi; National media on 7. Sh. M.P. Singh, Head, CC&FI Div., Dr. R.K. Line Multi-criteria analysis from 16 to 21 Climate Change and Development in the Indian Aima, Head, Silviculture Div., FRI, November, 2014 at Thailand. Himalayan Region; Nakthan HEP for EIA and Dehradun visited Sweden from 18 to 25 EMP studies at State Pollution Control, Shimla; August, 2014 for planning application for 16. Dr. Hukum Singh, RO, FRI, Dehradun Contemporary importance of intercropping of teachers and students exchange involving attended Asia Flux Seminar and Training medicinal and aromatic plants; National Mission SLU and FRI, Dehradun. from 01 to 05 December, 2014 at Vietnam. on Himalayan Studies; 35th PSC Meeting of 8. Dr. R. Yasodha, Scientist-F, IFGTB, Dr. 17. Sh. V.R.S. Rawat, Scientist-E, BCC, ICFRE National Medicinal Plant Board (NMPB), New Kannan C.S. Warrier, Scientist-E, Dr. participated in the 20th Session of Delhi; Conservation Assessment and Camp Workshop at Nichar, Kinnaur Maheshwar T. Hegde, Scientist-E, Dr. R. Conference of Parties (COP-20) from 01 to 12 Management Prioritization (CAMP); district of Anandalaksmi, Scientist-E, Dr. A. C. Surya December, 2014 at Peru. Transforming Mountain Forestry; To Showcase Himachal Pradesh Prabha, Scientist-E, IFGTB, Coimbatore, Dr. the Findings of Forestry Research Institutions; 18. Sh. Saibal Dasgupta, DDG (Extn.), ICFRE, H.S.Ginwal, Scientist F, and Shri R.K. CEIA study of Chenab basin; Medicinal Plants Dehradun visited USA from 02-11 December th Meena, Scientist C, FRI, Dehradun, Dr. and Health Expo; CEIA study of Ravi Basin; 17 2014 for the study tour on Valuation of Rajesh Sharma, Scientist-F, HFRI, visited Project Evaluation Committee (PEC);SEAC for Ecosystem Services. environment clearance of Surgani Sundla HEP; USA from 2 to 12, September, 2014 for the Visits Abroad 6.3.2 19. Dr. B.Gurudev Singh, IFGTB, Coimbatore, Release of Block level soil fertility map of four Study Tour on Tree crop improvement under Dr. A. Nicodemus IFGTB, Coimbatore and district of Jharkhand namely Dumka, Jamtara, the sustainable landscapes and adaptation Dr. V. Sivakumar IFGTB, Coimbatore, visited Ramgarh and Hazaribag; Marketing of non-wood programme. Thailand from 17 to 27 January, 2015 for forest produce; Importance of the Traditional 9. Dr. Renu Singh, ADG (Edu &PR), ICFRE, holding meeting under USAID Project. Medicines in Health Care Management; 1. Dr. P.P. Bhojvaid, Director, FRI, Dehradun, Dehradun attended training course on Research Advisory Committee (RAC) of CTRTI; attended training on Arts and Humanities Remote Sensing of Forest Resources (B) from 20. Dr. B. Deepa, PDF, IWST, Bengaluru Cluster Development in Jharkhand (Fresh Research Council on 14 and 15 May, 2014 at 3 September to 22 October, 2014 at Japan. attended the workshop on Biopest control Vegetables/IQF/Organic); VIII International U.K. on 28 and 29 January, 2015, in Chiang mai, 10. Dr. Rekha R.Warrier, Scientist-D, IFGTB, Conference on Mushroom Biology and Thailand, organized by Echo Asia Impact 2. Sh. Saibal Dasgupta, DDG (Extension), Coimbatore attended Regional Workshop to Mushroom Products; XXIII Annual Conference of ICFRE, Dehradun and Dr. T. P. Singh, ADG Centre, Thailand. the Indian Council of Chemists; National support the implementation of the global (F&CC), ICFRE, Dehradun attended training 21. Dr. V. P. Tewari, Director HFRI, Shimla, Entomologists Meet; Reversing Environmental plan of action on forest genetic resources session on National Reporting to the visited George August University, Germany Degradation and Rural Poverty through from 17 to 19 September, 2014 at Malaysia. UNCCD from 7 to 9 May, 2014 at Korea. from 01 to 15 February 2015 for preparing Adaptation to Climate Change in Drought 11. Dr. R.K. Borah, Scientist-E, RFRI, Jorhat research proposal. Stricken Areas in Southern India: A Hydrological 3. Shri V.R.S. Rawat, Scientist 'E', ICFRE, attended International Conference on Unit Pilot Project Approach; bee keeping;Triple participated in the UNFCCC forty sessions Forests, Soil and Rural Livelihood in a Bottom Line Multi-Criteria Analysis of the Subsidiary Body for Implementation Changing Climate from 27 to 30 September, Methodology for Protected Area; Access Benefit and the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and 2014 at Nepal. Sharing Expert Committee; New Frontiers in Technological Advice as well as in the Medicinal Plants Research (NCMP-2015); session of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the 12. Dr. V.P. Tewari, Director, HFRI, Shimla, Dr. Cultivation of Medicinal Plants in Agroforestry; Durban Platform for Enhanced Action in H.S. Ginwal, Scientist-F, FRI, Dehradun, Dr.

ANNUAL REPORT 063/064 2014-15

Forestry Education and Policy Research to Meet Emerging Challenges

ANNUAL REPORT 063/064 2014-15

Forestry Education and Policy Research to Meet Emerging Challenges

Various aspects of Forest and Forestry; Field propagation of Bamboo; Tissue Culture Capacity Building of Scientific and Functionaries Training on Bamboo Propagation techniques of Bamboo and Micro propagation; Management Cadre (Trainings Organized) 6.4 and Management; Bamboo Propagation, Nursery Cultivation of Medicinal Plants; Cultivation of Management & bamboo preservation Atish, Ban Kakri, Chora and other High Valued techniques; Training- cum-workshop on Temperate Medicinal Plants; Eco-restoration of Bamboos Handicraft; Bamboo cultivation, Wastelands and Cultivation of High Valued The various training programmes on different Wood Working Machines; Preparation of Bamboo propagation, management and different product Temperate Medicinal Plants; Production, subjects i.e. Climate Change Module of Mid Handicrafts for farmers/ artisans of Himachal development; Training –cum- workshop on Management and Marketing of Bamboo were Carrier Training Programme (Phase III) for IFS Pradesh; Preparation of Bamboo Handicraft for Bamboos Ornaments; Field demonstration on organized by ICFRE's institutes. Officers; Climate Change and Carbon Mitigation; Artisans, Farmers and Self Help Group of Climate Change Vulnerability and Adaptation Himachal Pradesh and Punjab; Wood Science & Strategies; Community based natural resource xSj&ou ydM+h mRikn ouLifr Technology; Summary of trainings organized by the ICFRE are given below: management; Raising, managing and marketing iztkfr;ksa ,oa ySUVkuk o bfiVksfj;e% vkØked of bamboo; Forest, Wildlife and Environmental iztkfr;ksa dk Xkzkeh.k efgykvksa dh thfodk miktZu ds Sl.No. Institute/Hq. No. of Trainings conservation; Agroforestry and land fy, mi;ksX;] various aspects of growing planting 1. ICFRE, Dehradun 3 management; Development of Agroforestry stock of NTFP; Research Writing; Establishment models with special reference to Melia, Aonla 2. Forest Research Institute, Dehradun 27 and Management of Seed Orchards; and Medicinal plants; Sensitization course in forest, wildlife and 3. Institute of Forest Genetics & Tree Breeding, Coimbatore 10 Silviculture/Forestry;Forestry in Disaster environmental conservation; plant taxonomy; 4. Institute of Wood Science & Technology, Bengaluru 8 Management; Forestry in Landslide Risks Biodiversity Act, 2002 ; Bamboo Growers & Management; Forest Fire Mitigation & 5. Tropical Forest Research Institute, Jabalpur 15 Entrepreneurs Meet, 2014 (BGEM-2014); Management; Conservation and Management of 6. Arid Forest Research Institute, Jodhpur 1 Bamboo-its Importance, Utilization and Coastal Ecosystem; Forestry as Livelihood in Conservation; IT training ; HPLC, Methods of 7. Himalayan Forest Research Institute, Shimla 7 Climate Change Adaptation; Essential Oils, chemical analysis; Training –cum- 8. Rain Forest Research Institute, Jorhat 33 Perfumery & Aromatherapy; value addition of Demonstration on Bio-fertilizer Production and oyster mushroom by preparing pickles and other Total 104 Application in Nursery and Field; Role of products; Application of Biofertilizers in Forestry; medicinal plants and other forest products in National Working Plan Code 2014; Application of livelihood enhancement of tribals for Nilgiri Remote Sensing and GIS for natural resources; district; Techniques in Ectomycorrhizal Fungi- Promoting Non- Wood Forest Products (NWFP) Glimpses of Importance, Isolation and Identification, Pure training organized and Forest Invasive Species (FIS) for livelihood culture production, maintenance and application by ICFRE Institutes support to Rural women of Uttarakhand; methods; Lac Cultivation and Bamboo Charcoal Awareness Programme on Wood Processing and making and its Briquetting for livelihood support;

Participants with faculty of Training on Raising, managing and marketing of bamboo, FRI, Dehradun

Training for growing of planting stock of NTFP species, FRI, Dehradun

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Forestry Education and Policy Research to Meet Emerging Challenges

Participants with faculty of Training on Raising, managing and marketing of bamboo, FRI, Dehradun

Training for growing of planting stock of NTFP species, FRI, Dehradun

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The Council endeavours to transfer simple implementable technologies to  "SLEM Baseline Report- Issues, Challenges Expert Committee for preparation of this the intended target groups, especially State Forest Departments and and its Prospects in Sustainable Land and document. farmers. It also engages in development and dissemination of forestry Ecosystem Management". Documentary film on Sustainable Land and extension programmes. It coordinates various extension activities of ICFRE  Book on "Elucidation of the Fifth National Ecosystem Management (SLEM) issues under institutes and Centres. It also provides consultancy/technical services in the Report Submitted to UNCCD Secretariat". the "Policy and Institutional Reform for eld of forestry, environment and allied sciences as well as environment  Mainstreaming and Up-scaling Sustainable impact assessment, environment management plan and other related areas. Two issues of "ICFRE Climate News" were Land and Eco-system Management in India prepared and uploaded in ICFRE website. The Council is committed to disseminate its research outputs to the Project" was prepared. The main objective of this stakeholders through various schemes, such as, Van Vigyan Kendras, Demo  Proceedings of the Seminar on the occasion film was to highlight the SLEM approach and Villages, Networking of Van Vigyan Kendras with Krishi Vigyan Kendras, of the World Day to Combat Desertification create awareness with respect to SLEM best through organizing and participating in various extension activities and by (17 June 2014) on the theme "Land Belongs practices. The film was released by Shri Prakash means of quality publications. to the Future, Let's Climate Proof It". Javadekar, Hon'ble Minister of State  (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Proceedings of the National Seminar Environment, Forests and Climate Change, "Bamboo Productivity in Forest and Non- Government of India on the occasion of World Forest Areas" under BTSG-ICFRE (National Day to Combat Desertification on 17 June 2014 Bamboo Mission) was published for at New Delhi. distribution. A total of 313 research articles were published Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate by ICFRE institutes in scientific journals of Change, Government of India released the national and international repute and in the Collection, Compilation "Reference Document for REDD-plus in India" in and Publication of Forestry books during the year as per the following 7.1 December 2014. Dr. T.P. Singh, ADG (BCC), details: Reports/Journals ICFRE and Sh. V.R.S. Rawat, Scientist-E, BCC Division, ICFRE contributed as a member of the

S. No. Name of the Institute Number of research articles published in scientific journals and books/proceedings Research Publications 7.1.1 National Journal Foreign Journal Book Chapter/in Proceedings 1 FRI, Dehradun 83 41 07 Books and newsletters were published by ICFRE headquarter during the year are: 2 IWST, Bengaluru 23 22 04  Annual Report of ICFRE for the year 2013-14. 3 IFGTB, Coimbatore 21 21 03  Bi-annuals ICFRE Newsletter and Vaniki 4 AFRI, Jodhpur 08 12 07 Samachar. 5 TFRI, Jabalpur 07 03 04  Book on "Sustainable Land and Ecosystem Management: Some Best Practices from 6 RFRI, Jorhat 14 10 03 India". 7 HFRI, Shimla 14 04 01  Book on "Monitoring and Evaluation 8 IFB, Hyderabad - 1 - Indicators Framework for UNCCD- Desertification, Land degradation and Total 170 114 29 Drought".

Forestry Extension for Taking Research to People 07 The Council endeavours to transfer simple implementable technologies to  "SLEM Baseline Report- Issues, Challenges Expert Committee for preparation of this the intended target groups, especially State Forest Departments and and its Prospects in Sustainable Land and document. farmers. It also engages in development and dissemination of forestry Ecosystem Management". Documentary film on Sustainable Land and extension programmes. It coordinates various extension activities of ICFRE  Book on "Elucidation of the Fifth National Ecosystem Management (SLEM) issues under institutes and Centres. It also provides consultancy/technical services in the Report Submitted to UNCCD Secretariat". the "Policy and Institutional Reform for eld of forestry, environment and allied sciences as well as environment  Mainstreaming and Up-scaling Sustainable impact assessment, environment management plan and other related areas. Two issues of "ICFRE Climate News" were Land and Eco-system Management in India prepared and uploaded in ICFRE website. The Council is committed to disseminate its research outputs to the Project" was prepared. The main objective of this stakeholders through various schemes, such as, Van Vigyan Kendras, Demo  Proceedings of the Seminar on the occasion film was to highlight the SLEM approach and Villages, Networking of Van Vigyan Kendras with Krishi Vigyan Kendras, of the World Day to Combat Desertification create awareness with respect to SLEM best through organizing and participating in various extension activities and by (17 June 2014) on the theme "Land Belongs practices. The film was released by Shri Prakash means of quality publications. to the Future, Let's Climate Proof It". Javadekar, Hon'ble Minister of State  (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Proceedings of the National Seminar Environment, Forests and Climate Change, "Bamboo Productivity in Forest and Non- Government of India on the occasion of World Forest Areas" under BTSG-ICFRE (National Day to Combat Desertification on 17 June 2014 Bamboo Mission) was published for at New Delhi. distribution. A total of 313 research articles were published Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate by ICFRE institutes in scientific journals of Change, Government of India released the national and international repute and in the Collection, Compilation "Reference Document for REDD-plus in India" in and Publication of Forestry books during the year as per the following 7.1 December 2014. Dr. T.P. Singh, ADG (BCC), details: Reports/Journals ICFRE and Sh. V.R.S. Rawat, Scientist-E, BCC Division, ICFRE contributed as a member of the

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A total of 50 research articles were presented in published by ICFRE institutes during the year as seminars/conferences/ workshops and 87 per the following details: abstracts and 25 popular articles were also Environmental Information System Centres 7.1.3

S. No. Name of the Institute Number of articles presented in seminar/conferences/ workshops and abstracts & popular articles published The Ministry of Environment, Forests and (ENVIS) Centre on "Forests Genetic Resources Article presented Abstract published Popular article Climate Change, Government of India and Tree Improvement" at IFGTB, Coimbatore. 1 IFGTB, Coimbatore - 1 1 established Environmental Information System Information on the thematic subject area was 2 FRI, Dehradun - 12 8 (ENVIS) Centre on Forestry at NFLIC, FRI, uploaded in the website on a regular basis. It Dehradun. The ENVIS Centre enriched the can be accessed from www.envisindia.in/ifgtb. 3 IWST, Bengaluru 36 4 - following five databases by the addition of new The ENVIS centre has brought out two issues of 4 RFRI, Jorhat - 40 3 references: Indian Forestry Abstracts, the Newsletter Van Vigyan (ISSN-2394-7543). 5 TFRI, Jabalpur 8 3 3 Participatory Forests Management, Prosopis Apart from these, a booklet on Environmental juliflora, Poplars, Environment and Forest (in Awareness Quiz for the school children and a 6 AFRI, Jodhpur - 12 9 Press). Besides, two books entitled "Bamboos in poster on Tree Improvement have also been 7 HFRI, Shimla 6 11 1 India" and "Poplars in India" have been edited released during the third month of its operation. 8 IFB, Hyderabad - 4 - which are under publication. Six issues of IFGTB organized the Evaluation Workshop of the Environment and Forests News Digest were also Southern Regional ENVIS Centres at Coimbatore Total 50 87 25 compiled during the year. on 5-6 February 2015 as per the instructions of The Ministry of Environment, Forests and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate A total of 9 books and 7 booklets, ICFRE institutes during the year as per the Climate Change, Government of India Change, Government of India. brochures/pamphlets were published by the following details: established Environmental Information System

S. No. Name of the Institute Number of books and booklet, brochures/pamphlets published Books Booklets/Brochures/ Bulletins/ Pamphlets Dissemination of Developed Technologies 7.2 1 TFRI, Jabalpur 5 - 2 FRI, Dehradun 3 1 3 RFRI, Jorhat 1 1 4 HFRI, Shimla - 5 Total 9 7 Van Vigyan Kendras (VVKs) and Demo Villages (DVs) 7.2.1

 FRI, Dehradun conducted one day training  FRI, Dehradun conducted a training National Forest Library and Information Centre 7.1.2 programme on "Monitoring and evaluation of programme on "Management of disease and health of urban trees and plantation" for insect-pest of agroforestry species" under officers/ field staffs of Municipal corporation, VVK and KVK networking on 13 February Horticulture Department and Chandigarh 2015 at Damla, Yamunanagar. National Forest Library and Information Centre other documents, out of which, 301 books were Forest Department at Van Vigyan Kendra,  IFGTB, Coimbatore had provided irrigation (NFLIC) is the richest in document collection on purchased at a cost of Rs. 8.00 Lakh. The NFLIC Chandigarh on 9 August 2014. forestry and allied sciences in South and South- subscribed 63 Indian periodicals. It also received east Asia. The NFLIC has been providing all 596 issues of the periodicals as gratis. A Training types of library and information services, viz. bibliographical database on forest science was programmes on reference, referral, lending, reprography, current also subscribed for providing access to old as Monitoring and Evaluation of awareness, inter-library loan, retrieval of well as latest research articles on forestry to all health of Urban information from the machine readable database institutes and centres of ICFRE. trees and etc. to its users. During the year, 25,958 books plantation at VVK, The NFLIC has been selling ICFRE publications Chandigarh were loaned to the users for outside reading. through its Book Depot. During the year, 321 Besides, 53,657 documents were consulted in books and 13 VCDs were sold to the state forest the library. departments, universities etc. and a revenue of The document collection of the NFLIC was Rs.115,733/- was generated. enriched by the addition of 4,232 books and

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facility through digging the bore-well to the  Training programme on "mUur ulZjh of three villages in fringe of Hollangapara Discussion with rdfudh ,oa d`f’k okfudh ij izf”k{k.k Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary and planting the officers of tribal people for adoption of tree-based " at SFRI, Jammu farming in the Kandiyur demo village. Raipur on 26 May 2014, stocks distributed to the interested farmers regarding Planting stocks of different tree species was for plantation under agro-forestry. The best VVK activities  Workshop-cum-training programme on raised in the nursery and distributed to the quality seeds were also supplied to the “Strengthening network for outreach of interested farmers of Demo village. tribal community for plantation. research findings of ICFRE and its  HFRI, Shimla had carried out renovation  IFP, Ranchi had signed a memorandum of institutes” at Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh) from 28 to 29 May 2014, at Jabalpur on works in the office building of VVK, Janipur. understanding with the State Forest 17 October and 30 October 2014 and at Fencing, water drainage system and Department, Jharkhand on 29 December Jalana (Maharashtra) on 9-10 October irrigation facilities have been established in 2014 for establishment of a Van Vigyan 2014, the Research Nursery, Nagbani (Jammu). Kendra at Forest Training Institute, Planting stocks (4120 plants) of Populus  Training programme on "e/; {ks= gsrq  Mahilong, Ranchi. mi;qDr d`f’k okfudh i)fr;k¡ ,oa mudk deltoides were provided to the local farmers. Demonstration trials at Demo Village, Lana- Planting stocks of Populus deltoides have Baka, District Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh izca/ku Training " at Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) on been raised in the nursery. were maintained by HFRI, Shimla. programme on 18 September 2014, Management of disease and  One day training programme on "mPp insect-pest of xq.koRrk ds ikS/k mRiknu gsrq mUur ulZjh agroforestry Direct to Consumer Scheme species at Damla, rduhdh ,oa chtksa dk p;u rFkk HkaMkj.k" at 7.2.2 Yamunanagar Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) on 29 September 2014,

 Training programme on "mUur ulZjh] cht izkS|ksfxdh] o`{k lq/kkj rdfud ,oa d`f’k Direct to Consumer Scheme was launched in "Development of macro and micro-propagation okfudh " on 07 December 2014 at Jalana July 2011 as a novel extension strategy to bring techniques for Melia dubia for planting stock (Maharashtra). the technological advancements made through production" under direct to consumer scheme of research breakthroughs in ICFRE at the doorstep the Council. Melia dubia is one of the most  In the Demo village at Moyia Nala of end-user without loss of time. This scheme is preferred species of the farmers today and finds demonstration trials on "Relative resistance introduced to increase the outreach of research a place in the "Tree Cultivation in Private Lands in some Teak clones against defoliator and findings and linking the livelihoods of people Scheme" of the Government of Tamil Nadu. In skeletonizer and use of biofertilizer (VAM and with forestry. Besides, State Forest Departments, order to popularize the species, quality planting Azospirillium) in forestry tree species" were maintained by TFRI, Jabalpur. farmers, industries and rural communities are stock of Melia dubia was supplied to the farmers expected to benefit from the Scheme. for plantation. Publications/extension material  AFRI, Jodhpur had maintained the hi-tech FRI, Dehradun had conducted following in Tamil and English languages were also nursery and demonstration trials at Demo published and distributed to the farmers and village, Salawas. Seedlings of different tree activities under Direct to Consumer Scheme of other stakeholders. species were provided to the farmers for the Council: RFRI, Jorhat had conducted following activities  promoting agroforestry practices.  Advised farmers and nursery–men for poplar IWST, Bengaluru organized a training under Direct to Consumer Scheme of the  RFRI, Jorhat had organized a training disease management under nursery and programme on “Sandalwood cultivation” at Council: Krishi Vigyan Kendra, ICAR Research programme on "Propagation and plantation conditions. Complex, Old Goa on 14 October 2014, at multiplication of common bamboo species"  Lac cultivation and bamboo charcoal making  A talk on "Management of forest diseases in K.H. Patil Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hulkoti, at VVK, Aizawl, Mizoram on 13 January and its briquetting for livelihood support. nursery and plantations" was delivered to Dharwad on 16 October 2014 and at Krishi 2015. Army Task Force.  Promotion of bamboo plantation in degraded Vigyan Kendra, Uttar Kannada, Sirsi on 28  RFRI, Jorhat had raised the planting stocks jhum land for livelihood security and carbon October 2014 under VVK and KVK of Areca nut (Areca catechu), Agar (Aquilaria  A lecture on "An approach to diagnosis of sequestration networking. malaccensis), Jaluk (Piper nigram), Moha poplar diseases" was delivered at Advance   TFRI, Jabalpur organized following training neem (Azadirachta indica); Piper (Piper betle) Centre of Plant Pathology, GB Pant University Establishment of Community Livelihood programmes in Van Vigyan Kendra of etc. at Demo village, Melang Grant a hamlet of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar Nurseries: In order to restore bamboo cover Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and (Uttarakhand) on 13 September 2014. in the state of Tripura, community participation was encouraged by (Maharashtra) for the frontline staffs of State Inspection of AFRI, Jodhpur had prepared a technical report Forest Departments, Vandoots, Non- Nagbani Nursery, on "Suitable Species for Biomass Energy establishing Community Livelihood Jammu Governmental Organisations, Self Help Production" and submitted to the Department of Nurseries (CLNs) in demo villages which has Groups and farmers: Forests, Government of Rajasthan and been proved to be an effective approach in motivation, capacity building and  Training programme on "ou jksif.k;ksa rFkk Banswara, Biomass Energy Pvt. Ltd., Banswara o`{kkjksi.kksa ds dhVksa rFkk jksxks dk lefUor (Rajasthan) in collaboration with MP University sustainable income generation. So far, nurseries on homesteads have been initiated izca/ku" at Raipur on 26 May 2014, at of Agriculture & Technology, Udaipur under in 50 locations. Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) on 27 August Direct to Consumer Scheme of Council.  2014 and at Jalana (Maharashtra) on 08 IFGTB, Coimbatore had chosen a project on The techniques developed on agroforestry by December 2014,

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trained and supported for installation of 120 low-cost vermi-composting units. Technologies transferred 7.2.3 Low cost vermi- composting units, CFLE, Agartala

ICFRE is striving expeditiously to disseminate tissues using non-biohazardous chemicals” and share research results in an open and was transferred on non-exclusive basis to accessible manner. At the same time, ICFRE Rapid Genomics Solutions, Coimbatore on 10 recognizes the importance of protecting its July 2014 in collaboration with Biotech technologies under Indian and other applicable Consortium India Ltd., New Delhi. This is the Community foreign intellectual property laws and first initiative of IFGTB, Coimbatore on Livelihood Nurseries in Demo commercializing them in a manner befitting its technology transfer to Biotech Industries. Villages, RFRI, commitment to public good and welfare. In the  Seminar- cum- workshop was organized by Jorhat process, a comprehensive policy governing the TFRI, Jabalpur for "Outreach of Research generation and management of intellectual Findings". This programme was organized to property emanating from ICFRE and its various disseminate research findings of the institutes has been evolved along with Material identified technologies suitable for the state Transfer Agreement and License Agreement. of Madhya Pradesh.  FRI, Dehradun demonstrated the developed  Two days workshop on "Transfer of ICFRE- technologies on the occasion of World RFRI were extended in Tripura and assessed TFRI Technologies" were held at Bilaspur Environment Day, International Day for in field conditions through on-farm (Chhattisgarh) on 28 and 29 May 2014; at  Forests and Science Day to the various demonstration for their sustainability and Two bamboo treatment centres have been Jabalpur (M.P.) on 30 October 2014 and at stakeholders. adaptability. The techniques of broom grass established at Kanchanpur and Nowagaon. Jalna (Maharashtra) on 9 and 10 December agroforestry were extended to the Jhumias to Bamboo Treatment  The technology for the extraction of natural 2014 for the progressive farmers and forest stabilize abandoned Jhum lands with Centre under dyes from Eupatorium leaves and its officials of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh different crop components. Bamutia Cluster, CFLE, Agartala application on silk and wool fabrics was and (Maharashtra) states. Technologies for  Vigorous campaigns were carried out for demonstrated to the trainees on 25 March Teak-turmeric silvi-medicinal system, popularizing low cost vermicomposting units 2015 by FRI under the DST funded project Bamboo based silvi-agri system and Bach- in Demo villages as well as other parts of titled “Promoting Non-Wood Forest Products paddy agri-medicinal system were Tripura. So far, 1500 villagers have been and Forests Invasive Species for livelihood transferred to the stakeholders during these support and economy to rural woman of workshops. Uttarakhand”. Technologies on PRA techniques and micro planning, bamboo treatment, vermicompost, Broom grass apiculture, patchouli agrotechniques, agroforestry Trichoderma production and field application, mycorrhizal technology, biopesticide production and field application, seed handling - grading and sowing techniques, technology on chili based agroforestry model, technology on air layering of various economically important tree species using Sphagnum, technology on low- cost vermicompost and technology on raising of agar (Aquilaria malaccensis) plantations and cultivation of muskdana (Abelmoschus moschatus) were also transferred in 2014-15 to the fields by RFRI, Jorhat.

Director, IFGTB,  Technologies and products developed by FRI Coimbatore exchanging an were displayed in the Forest Products MoU with General Exhibition (Craft Mela) from 19 to 21 January Manager, Rapid 2015 during the symposium on Transforming Geonomics Solutions, Mountain Forestry at FRI, Dehradun. Coimbatore  A rapid, low cost, high recovery technology for the "Isolation of nucleic acids from plant

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trained and supported for installation of 120 low-cost vermi-composting units. Technologies transferred 7.2.3 Low cost vermi- composting units, CFLE, Agartala

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Shri Prakash Javadekar, Hon'ble Minister of Environment, Forests and Evolving and Coordinating Comprehensive Climate Change 7.3 lighting the lamp Extension Strategies in Forestry Research on the occasion of the World Day to Combat Desertification on 17 June 2014 at New Delhi Sustainable Land and Ecosystem Management organized by ICFRE (SLEM) Project and UNCCD project 7.3.1

Following activities were carried out under the participated in the training programme. project during the year:  One day consultative workshops on  A three day training programme on "Alignment of National Action Programme on "Sustainable land and ecosystem Combating Desertification to 10 year management (SLEM): problems & prospects" Strategy of United Nation Convention to was organized at the Institute of Wood Combating Desertification (UNCCD)" were Science and Technology, Bengaluru from 24 organized by ICFRE at Bengaluru on 12 to 26 April 2014, under the SLEM project. November 2014, at Bhubaneswar on 11   The programme was organized for field February 2015, at Kolkata on 24 February National stakeholders meet on "Trees HFRI, Shimla organised a National Seminar officers of various Government Departments, 2015 and at Jodhpur on 18 March 2015 outside forests and wood based on "Hill Bamboos – An Important Resource Forest Department, scientists and NGO's of under GEF funded UNCCD project. enterprise" on 27 November 2014. for Improving the Rural Livelihood" at Manali, District Kullu, Himachal Pradesh from 17 to Karnataka State. A total of 30 members  National stakeholders meet on "Forestry 18 October 2014. About 20 eminent and mining: forest mining interface in scientists participated in this seminar and service of the Nation" on 28 November presented their research papers. 2014. Seminars/Symposia/Workshops Organized 7.3.2  HFRI, Shimla organized workshop on Inaugural Session "Celebrating and Sustaining Ecology" at St. th of 13 Silviculture Thomas School, Shimla on 28 May 2014. Conference  HFRI, Shimla organized a Stakeholder's  World Day to Combat Desertification on 17  Consultative workshops on "Preparation of Workshop for identifying forestry research June 2014: Celebration of the World Day to India's Biennial Update Report to UNFCCC- needs of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Combat Desertification (WDCD) was Forestry Sector-Mitigation and Gaps & Kashmir on 17 September 2014. Senior Forest organized by ICFRE and Ministry of Constraints" was organized by ICFRE on 11 Officers of the state, Field Forest Officers, Environment, Forests and Climate Change, September 2014 at Dehradun and at RFRI, Scientists from the Universities /Research Government of India on 17 June 2014 at New Jorhat on 16 September 2014. Institutions including Representatives NGOs, Delhi. The theme of this year's WDCD was Progressive Farmers, Mahila Mandals etc.  Two-day "Research Workshop" was organized ecosystem-based adaptation with the slogan attended the workshop. on "Showcasing the Significant Findings in "Land Belongs to the Future, Let's Climate Forestry Research" by ICFRE on 24 and 25  IWST, Bengaluru organised an International Proof It". The 2014 WDCD highlights the February 2015 at Van Vigyan Bhawan, New  FRI, Dehradun in collaboration with ICIMOD, Conference "Wood is Good: Current Trends benefits of mainstreaming sustainable land Delhi with support of Ministry of Kathmandu (Nepal) organized a symposium and Future Prospects in Wood Utilization" management policies and practices into our Environment, Forests and Climate Change, on "Transforming Mountain Forestry" at from 21 to 23 November 2014 at Bengaluru. collective response to climate change. Shri Inaugural Session Government of India. of Symposium on Dehradun from 18 to 22 January 2015. This Conference was conducted as a part of Prakash Javadekar, Hon'ble State Minister of th Transforming year-long celebration of the IWST's Platinum  13 Silviculture Conference was organised at Environment, Forest and Climate Change Mountain Forestry Jubilee year. The aim of this conference was Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, (Independent Charge) was the chief guest of to provide a forum for academicians, Uttarakhand from 24 to 28 November 2014. the function. The minister said that researchers and wood industries across the The theme of the conference was "Managing desertification, loss of biodiversity along with globe to present and discuss the most recent forests for their multiple functions". Following climate change is the greatest challenges to innovations, trends & challenges in the field concurrent events were also organised sustainable development. of wood science and technology. during the conference:  A workshop on "REDD-Plus Planning" was  A half day session of Indo-Italian Workshop  National seminar on "Role of technology organized by ICFRE in collaboration with was organized by INTAC and Chitrakala in enhancing bamboo use" from 25 to 26 ICIMOD and GIZ at Dehradun from 26 to 28 Parishad, Bengaluru and supported by IWST November 2014. August 2014 for finalizing the operational on 02 December 2014. part of REDD-plus capacity development  National workshop on "Sustainable  TFRI, Jabalpur orgnaised a workshop on programme for Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar and management of medicinal plants and "National Biological Diversity Act, 2002: India. NTFPs" from 26 to 27 November 2014.

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constraints and opportunities for scientific  National Bamboo Craft Mela was organized  AFRI, Jodhpur participated in Kisan Mela community" under the auspices of National at FRI, Dehradun from 25 to 27 November organized by NABARD at Rohit, Pali on 11 Biodiversity Authority from 19 to 20 March 2014 during the 13th Silviculture Conference February 2015. Farmers were introduced 2015 at Jabalpur. under BTSG-ICFRE project. There were 40 about research achievements and activities  TFRI, Jabalpur orgnaised a workshop on stalls where artisans, craft-men, NGOs and of AFRI through various display boards and "Carbon sequestration through afforestation" SHGs displayed their artifacts for exhibition pamphlets about management of Khejri at Rourkela steel plant (Odisha) on 26 June and sale. mortality. 2014.  AFRI, Jodhpur participated in a farmer fair  National Conference on "New Frontiers in National Bamboo organized by NABARD at Jaisalmer on 17 Craft Mela, FRI, February 2015. Farmers were introduced Medicinal Plants Research" was organized by Dehradun Department of Botany, Osmania University about research achievements and activities College for Women, Hyderabad in of AFRI. Pamphlets about management of Scientiﬁc Exhibition/ Trade Fair/ Workshop on Khejri mortality problem were also collaboration with IFB, Hyderabad from 26 to evolving 27 February 2015. Mela etc strategies for distributed to farmers.  enhancing  RFRI, Jorhat organized a National seminar  “National Bamboo Craft Mela” was organized conservation and The Annual Kissan Mela-cum-Exhibition management of was organized on 29 January 2015 at Indian on "Recent Advances on Agarwood Research by HFRI, Shimla at Manali, Kullu Valley in India" at Jorhat on 10 and 11 March 2015. private and Institute of Natural Resins and Gums, (Himachal Pradesh) from 16 to 20 October community About 71 participants including scientists, (IINRG) Namkum, Ranchi, in which a stall of 2014. forests: Analysis researchers, traders and farmers from all over of policies and IFP, Ranchi was set up for exhibition of the country especially from north-east India programmes at cultivation of lac, medicinal plants, tissue ARCBR, Aizawl participated in the seminar and 40 research  IWST, Bengaluru had put up a stall where it culture plants, bamboos, vermi-compost with papers were presented in four technical showcased the activities and technologies of relevant literatures. sessions during the seminar. the Institute in Kisan Mela which was held  RFRI, Jorhat organized its first "Tree Growers at Mudigere in Chikmagalur district from 28  ARCBR, Aizawl organized a regional seminar Mela" at its Deovan Campus on 20 and 21 Bamboo Craft Mela to 29 November 2014. on "Livelihood Opportunities with Bamboo at Manali, Kullu, March 2015 with an objective to make and Rattan in the North-East India" on 14 HP  AFRI participated in Hastshilp Mela awareness among the famers of entire North March 2015. The regional seminar was organized at Jodhpur, Rajasthan from 2 to 11 -East India on forestry. More than 350 organized with the aim to bring together January 2015. Demonstration of Institute farmers took part in this Mela and interacted forest officers, scientists, academicians, research work was done through display with the invited expert about their industrialists and other stakeholders of board for public awareness at stall. experience and problems in their field.  IWST, Bengaluru had put up a stall in the Tree Growers Kisan Mela 2015: Indian Agriculture Trade Mela, RFRI, Jorhat Fair which was conducted from 9 to 11 January 2015 at International Exhibition Centre, Bengaluru.  Forest Products Exhibition/Craft Mela was organized by FRI at Dehradun from 19 to 21 January 2015 during "Transforming Mountain Forestry Symposium". There were 25 stalls where artisans, craft-men, NGOs and SHGs displayed their artifacts for exhibition and sale. Regional seminar North-East region to ponder over the various on "Livelihood issues and opportunities so as to make  Rain Forest Research Institute, Opportunities with Bamboo and bamboo and rattan sector play its role in the Jorhat(Assam) organized, one day Rattan in the socio-economic upliftment of the region. Stakeholders' meet on Aquilaria (Agar) North-East India" at ARCBR, Aizawl sponsored by National Medicinal Plants Board, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India on 31 January 2015 at Sonaram High School, Bharalumukh, Guwahati.  AFRI, Jodhpur participated in Banad Kisan Mela organized by NABARD on 9 February 2015 and introduced farmers about research activities of the institute through various display boards and pamphlets.

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programme was organized at IFGTB, International Day of Biological Special Activities (Such as Van Mahotsava, Coimbatore. Diversity, RFRI, 7.3.3 Jorhat Forestry Day and Other occasions)  Celebrated an International Day for Biological Diversity on 22 May 2014.

FRI, Dehradun conducted following special Swachh Bharat World Abhiyan at FRI, Environment Day activities during the year: Dehradun at IFGTB, Coimbatore  National Technology Day was celebrated on 11 May 2014. All museums of the Institute were open free on this occasion of National Technology Day. Jhanji, Jorhat (Assam) on 5 June 2014.  World Environment Day & FRI Day was Approximately 400 school students, officials celebrated on 5 June 2014. A special of RFRI and local citizens participated in the exhibition was also displayed in front of the celebration. Information Centre of FRI. All the divisions of HFRI, Shimla conducted following special the institute participated in the exhibitions activities during the year:  AFRI, Jodhpur conducted following special and displayed the exhibits showcasing the "National Unity Day" was celebrated on the th  Celebrated the “44 Edition of Earth Day” on recent scientific and technical achievements occasion of 139th Birth Anniversary of Sardar activities during the year: 22 April 2014 at Western Himalayan useful to the general people. All museums of Vallabhbhai Patel on 31 October 2014. All  Celebrated International Biodiversity Day on Temperate Arboretum, Potters Hill, Shimla. the institute were kept free open for public officers, scientist, staff of FRI & ICFRE and 22 May 2014. on this day. The main building was students of FRI (Deemed) University  Celebarated an International Day for decorated with lights in the night to participated on this occasion. International Biological Diversity on 22 May 2014. About celebrate the day. Photo gallery, City section Biodiversity Day 30 students from different schools of Shimla  Celebrated an International Day for Forests (Ranger College) was opened for general at AFRI, Jodhpur participated in various events/competition on 21 March 2015. An Exhibition was public on this day. like Quiz, Painting Competition and Slogan organized in the Information Centre which Writing on the theme “Island Biodiversity”. included posters and models depicting the Exhibition during  Organised “Van-Mahotsav” at its campus, on celebration of achievements of the Institute in forestry. Environment Day 12 August 2014. All the scientists, officers at FRI, Dehradun Exhibition during and staff members of the institute celebration of participated in the Van-Mahotsav by International Day for Forests at FRI, planting Deodar and other important Dehradun medicinal plants.

 Celebrated World Environment Day on 5 International Day for Biological June 2014. Diversity, HFRI,  Celebrated World Day to Combat Shimla Desertification on 17 June 2014.  Van Mahotsav 2014 was celebrated on 19 July 2014 with involvement of Jai Naryan Vyas University, Jodhpur. Sh. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, MP, Jodhpur was invited as the chief guest of the function. RFRI, Jorhat conducted following special activities during the year: IFP, Ranchi conducted following special  Celebrated an "International Day of activities during the year: Biological Diversity" at Sorojini Devi Uccha  Balika Vidyalaya, Kenduguri, Jorhat. A large An 'International Day of Biological Biodiversity' was organized on 22 May 2014  group of school student, scientists, officers Van Mahotsava was celebrated on 4 August on the theme of Islands Biodiversity. 2014 and more than 100 saplings were and supporting staff of RFRI participated in the celebration.  Celebrated "Van Mahotsav" on 11 July 2014 planted on the occasion. IFGTB, Coimbatore conducted following special  and all officials of institute participated in  Celebrated the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan on activities during the year: Celebrated 'World Environment Day' in plantation of different species viz. Mallotus th collaboration with "Rengoni", a Jorhat based 145 birth anniversary of Rashtrapita  On the occasion of the World Environment roxburghianus, Musea ferra, Melia dubia, NGO at Sessa Satra M. V. School, Mori Mahatma Gandhi. Day on 5 June 2014, a tree planting Nyctanthes arbor-tristis etc.

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International Day Dehradun; Army, New Delhi; NCERT, New  Consultancy to IITDM for – Plantation and of Biological Biodiversity at Delhi; M/s Ayukta Rajya Siksha Kendra, greening of IITDM campus in sync with IFP, Ranchi Bhopal; M/s. Distt. Siksha Kendra, Betul ecology of the site. (M.P); M/s. Distt. Siksha Kendra, Shivpuri  Consultancy to SAIL India for - Carbon (M.P.); M/s. Distt. Siksha Kendra Sarv Siksha sequestration through afforestation at Abhiyan, Khargon (M.P); Director, Academic Research & Training, Dehradun, Rourkela Steel Plant. Uttarakhand; Sate Bank of Patiala, Punjab;  Preparation of the Wild life Conservation Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut Plan for Mahan-II, SECL, Bhat Gaon area. (U. P.); Assam state Text book production and  Preparation of the Wild life Conservation Publication Corporation Ltd., Assam etc. were tested for physical and optical Plan for Ketki SECL, Bhisrampur area.  Van Mahotsav at properties as per BIS specification. Preparation of the Wild life Conservation IFP, Ranchi  Dealt 131 enquiries; 184 wood samples Plan for Amagaon SECL, Bhisrampur area. identified and worth of Rs. 11.20 lakh  Assessment of green cover and its tangible revenue generated. and intangible benefits and tree cover  Dealt 17 police cases and worth of about Rs. management plan for STPP-Korba Project' of 2 Lakh revenue generated- enquiries NTPC, Korba. received from Police, Customs;  Preparation of conservation plan and Commissioner NCT, Dy. Central Vigilance comprehensive study of the impact on the Officer and private firms. wildlife for Rajgamar underground project, IFGTB, Coimbatore provided following SECL, Korba (C.G.). consultancy services to the various stakeholders:  Preparation of conservation plan for IWST, Bengaluru celebrated Van Mahotsava, TFRI, Jabalpur and CFRHRD, Chhindwara  A Consultancy Project on Genetic endangered species in and around Saraipali the annual tree planting festival of India on celebrated World Environment Day and improvement of Casuarina through open cast project, SECL, Korba (C.G.). the 7 July 2014. Fulfilling the institute's International Day for Biological Diversity. establishment of seed orchards was objective of conserving rare, endangered and HFRI, Shimla provided the following consultancy implemented for the client M/s BILT Tree threatened species of the Western Ghats, tree services to the various stakeholders: Tech Limited (BTTL), Gurgaon, Haryana. species like Saraca asoca, Oroxylum indicum,  A consultancy for carrying out “Monitoring & Syzigium canarense, Michelia champaca, Under this project, selected high-yielding Evaluation of plantations raised under Santalum album etc were planted in the clones of Casuarina junghuhniana and CAMPA” has been awarded to the Institute campus. planting designs were provided to BTTL for establishing seed orchards. Using these resources, BTTL has established two seed orchards at Ashti in Vidarbha region of Monitoring of Maharashtra. The seeds produced from plantations raised Consultancy Services 7.4 these orchards will be used to raise under CAMPA by plantations in Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, HFRI, Shimla Odisha and Telengana to benefit farmers. IWST, Bengaluru provided following consultancy In the process of enhancing and sustaining the Rehabilitation (R&R) Plan of category ‘A’ and ‘B’ services to the various stakeholders: scientific service performance of the council, the for the mines in Bellary, Chitradurga and Hospet  Testing and consultancy services, such as, Environment Management Division under Districts as per the directions of the Honourable wood identification, determination of Directorate of Extension, ICFRE, Dehradun has Supreme Court in line with CEC guidelines to moisture content, density and strength submitted one river basin Cumulative Department of Mines and Geology, Government properties etc. were rendered to various Environmental Impact Assessment of of Karnataka. organizations (Govt./No- hydropower consultancy study during the period FRI, Dehradun provided following consultancy Govt./PSU/Private/individual etc.). A total 2014-2015 for Yamuna Basin in Uttrakhand to services to the various stakeholders: revenue of Rs. 7.55 lakh was collected from Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd. testing, training and consultancy services  Consultancy for “Quality assessment of rendered by the institute. Social Impact Assessment survey for Thana cooling timbers and onsite training” was Plaun hydropower project (191 MW) in District given to M/s Hindustan Petroleum TFRI, Jabalpur provided following consultancy Mandi for Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Corporation Ltd., Visakha Refinery and services to the various stakeholders: Limited (HPPCL), Himachal Pradesh has been Visakhapatnam.  Consultancy to MPSBM for - Evaluation of completed.  Paper samples received from Govt. present status of CFC, need analysis and In the mine sector, continued and completed organizations and private industries, such as, capacity building of stakeholders. with 11 individual Reclamation and Employment News, New Delhi; ICFRE,

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by HPSFD, Shimla for three and half months AFRI, Jodhpur had done systematic survey and at a total cost of Rs. 43.00 lakh during soil profile studies at 56 locations under a January, 2015. consultancy project on 'Preparation of baseline Awards and Honours 7.6 database on soil and vegetation status at the  The Institute is involved in studies on EIA new campus of IIM, Udaipur at village Balicha, and preparation of Environment Plans of Tehsil Girwa. Nakthan, Thana-Plaun, Triveni-Mahadev &  Surgani-Sundla Hydroelectric Project being Dr. Manisha Thapliyal, Scientist E, FRI, presentation titled 'Evaluation of implemented by the Environment Dehradun was awarded SAP fellowship by antioxidative activity in selected wild edible Management Division of ICFRE. IUFRO (Vienna) for attending IUFRO World fruits for harnessing their health benefits' in Congress at Salt Lake City, USA from 5 to 11 symposium on Phytochemistry and October 2014. Ayurveda: Potential and Prospects held on 24  Ms. Shanti Devi, Research Scholar, December, 2014 at Dehradun. Chemistry Division, FRI, Dehradun was  Activities of Rajbhasha 7.5 Sh. Devesh Tewari, JRF, Chemistry Division, awarded Young Scientist Award for the FRI, Dehradun was awarded first prize for poster presentation entitled "Studies on best poster presentation entitled flavonoid glycosides & polysaccharides from "Development and validation of high th Malvastrum coromandelianum" in 9 performance thin-layer chromatographic  ICFRE Hqs. published Hindi Magazine  ICFRE, Dehradun organized district level Uttarakhand State Science and Technology method for quantification of hecogenin in "Taruchintan". Hindi essay competition on the topic th Congress held from 26 to 28 February, 2015 Agave sisalana Leaves in 84 Annual “Ghatate van, badti aapdayen” under the  ICFRE and its institutes observed "Hindi at Vigyan Dham, Dehradun. Session and Symposium on “Desert Science- Saptah" during the month of September aegis of TOLIC, Dehradun on 21 November  Ms. Deepa Sharma, Project Assistant, Challenges and Opportunities” organized by 2014. During Hindi Saptah, competitive 2014 at ICFRE Auditorium. Shri Saibal Chemistry Division, FRI, Dehradun was The National Academy of Sciences, India events, such as, essay writing, drafting, Dasgupta, DDG (Extn.), ICFRE was the Chief awarded Young Scientist Award for the from 4 to 6 December 2014 at JNV University, English to Hindi translation and Hindi typing Guest on this occasion. Smt. Neena poster presentation entitled "Cheura butter: Jodhpur. were organized for promoting Hindi in official Khandekar, ADG (M&Extn.), ICFRE welcomed all the guests and participants. an excellent source of nutrition and  Sh. Devesh Tewari, JRF, Chemistry Division, works. th Dr. Ashwani Shri Dhoom Singh, Member Secretary, livelihood of hilly areas" in 9 Uttarakhand FRI, Dehradun was awarded 2nd Prize for best Kumar, DG, ICFRE  IFGTB has organized the competitions for TOLIC, Dehradun was present at the event addressing the State Science and Technology Congress held poster presentation titled "Ecofriendly the staffs on Hindi elocution, Dictation and gathering during as observer from TOLIC, Dehradun. from 26 to 28 February, 2015 at Vigyan extraction of sisal fiber and its FT-IR the closing Essay writing and distributed the prizes on Dham, Dehradun. spectroscopic characterization" in National ceremony of the Hindi Day which was celebrated on 15 ICFRE Hindi  Sh. Devesh Tewari, JRF, Chemistry Division, Workshop on Sustainable Management of Saptah September 2014 at the institute. th FRI, Dehradun awarded first prize for best Medicinal Plants and NTFPs, 13 Silviculture Conference, held from 24 to 28 November, ICFRE organized poster presentation titled "Assessment of district level Hindi antidepressant efficacy of Ocimums 2014 at FRI, Dehradun. essay competition kilimandscharicum Gurke" in the National  Hridesh Kumar, Dr. Sadhna Tripathi and Dr. Seminar- cum- Workshop on Advances, Himani Pant of FRI, Dehradun received S.K. Perspective and Challenges in Chemical Seth Prize for valuable contribution in the Sciences held on 11 and 12 February, 2015 at Indian Forester titled "Wood protection by SBS PG Institute of Biomedical Sciences and Pongamia pinnata seed oil through heating Research, Dehradun. process" in the field of Forestry in 2015.  Paper entitled "Structural analysis of  Thakur P., A. K. Joshi, B. K. Gupta, M.K. polysaccharides and flavonoids of Brahmi, P. Kumar and A. Chandra of FRI, Malvastrum coromandelianum" by Dr. Vineet Dehradun received best poster award for Kumar and Ms. Shanti Devi of FRI, Dehradun "Value addition of native and naturalized was chosen among the best papers during plant parts from Himachal Pradesh and th the 29 Carbohydrate Conference organized Uttrakhand for dry flower industry" presented by Centre of Innovative & Applied at "National Workshop on Sustainable Bioprocessing (CIAB), Mohali jointly with Management of Medicinal Plants and Association of Carbohydrate Chemists & NTFPS" on 27 November, 2014 in 13th Technologists (India) from 28 to 31 December Silviculture Conference. 2014.  Ms. Ankita Gupta and Dr. Sangeeta Gupta of  Ms. Nishat Anjum, JRF, Chemistry Division, FRI, Dehradun received best poster award for FRI, Dehradun was awarded for best poster "Effect of mining on the wood anatomical

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features: A case study of Phosphate mines,  Dr. Ranjana Arya, Scientist G, AFRI, Jodhpur DISTINGUISHED VISITORS Maldeota, Dehradun" during 13th Silviculture awarded for her outstanding contribution by  H.E. Mr. Alexis Kande Mupompa, Governor Conference. Indian Society of Salinity Research Scientists (Chief Minister) of the province of Kasai & for the year 2014.  Dr John Prasanth Jacob, Scientist F, IFGTB, H.E. Mr. Francois Balumuene Nkuna, Coimbatore received award for outstanding  Dr. Vipin Parkash, Scientist D, RFRI, Jorhat Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of contribution for the Classical Biological was honoured with the best paper the Congo visited FRI, Dehradun on 12 April Control of Eucalypts Gall Wasp in India from presentation category in the National 2014. National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Symposium on “Unraveling plant microbe  Sh. Rakibul Hussain, Hon'ble Minister, Resources (Indian Council of Agricultural interactions for supporting plant health” held Forest, Environment and P&RD, Assam Research) Bengaluru, August 2014. at Department of Botany, Gauhati University, visited FRI, Dehradun on 26 April 2014. Guwahati, Assam on 27 and 28 October,  Dr. C. Kunhikannan, Scientist-F, IFGTB,  Shri Barin Ghosh, Hon’ble Chief Justice, 2014. Coimbatore has been elected as member of Uttarakhand High Court, Nainital visited Executive Council of Indian Association for  Dr. Vipin Parkash, Scientist D, RFRI, Jorhat FRI, Dehradun on 12 May 2014. Angiosperm Taxonomy (IAAT) for the year was selected for “Achiever Award” conferred  Sh. S.K. Sharma, Hon'ble Justice, Patna High 2015-2017. by the Society for the Advancement of Court visited FRI, Dehradun on 29 May 2014. Human and Nature (SADHNA), Dr YS Parmar  Dr. N. Senthilkumar, Scientist-E, IFGTB,  University of Horticulture and Forestry, Ms. Uma Bharti, Hon'ble Minister for water Coimbatore was awarded II prize in oral Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh. resources, River Development & Ganga presentation of a paper entitled “Secondary Rejuvenation, Government of India visited metabolites and nutrient balance in  Dr. Vipin Parkash, Scientist D, RFRI, Jorhat FRI, Dehradun on 16 September 2014. casuarinas: A study on internal trade-off in was conferred with International “George  H.E. Dr. Aziz Qureshi, Governor of resource allocation between growth and Bentham Research Award-2015 in Uttarakhand visited FRI, Dehradun on 24 defense”. National Seminar on New Frontiers Biodiversity” by International Agency for November 2014. in Plant Sciences and Biotechnology on 29 Standards and Ratings (IASR) for and 30 January, 2015, Department of Botany, outstanding scientific contributions.  Sh. Prakash Singh Badal, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Punjab visited FRI, Dehradun on Goa University, Goa.  Shri Rajesh Kumar, Dr. Shailesh Pandey, Dr. 27 November 2014.  Dr. V. Mohan, Scientist-F, IFGTB, Coimbatore Ashwani Tapwal, Shri R Raja Rishi, Dr.  received certificate of First Prize for Best Krishna Giri and Dr. Gaurav Mishra of RFRI, H.E. Sh. K.K. Paul, Governor of Uttarakhand th visited FRI, Dehradun on 22 January 2015. Poster Paper presentation during 13 Jorhat received "International Photon Young Silviculture Conference. Scientist Award-2014" in Ethnobiology and Traditional Medicine by Photon Foundation  Ms. V. Dharanishanthi, Senior Research USA. Fellow, IFGTB, Coimbatore was awarded second prize under 'oral category' for the  Shri Sandeep Yadav, Scientist B, RFRI, Jorhat paper presented in the National Seminar on was awarded 2nd Prize in 14th Foundation Bioinformatics & Biopharmaceuticals held at Training Programme for Scientists & Bharathiar University, Coimbatore on 3 Technologists from 17 November 2014 to 6 March 2015. February 2015, sponsored by DST at Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi  Dr. N. Roychoudhury, Scientist-G, TFRI, Jabalpur was awarded 1st prize for the poster  Poster entitled “Biological Control of entitled “Toxicity of bio- and chemical Thysanoplusia orichalcea Fab. (Lepidoptera: pesticides against beetles of sal heartwood Noctuidae) – A Potential Pest of Saussurea borer, Hoplocerambyx spinicornis Newman costus” as presented by Singh, R., Kumari, P. and their efficacy in tree traps and loss in and Kumar V. of HFRI, Shimla was awarded timber depot” at 13th Silviculture Conference. the 2nd best prize during 13th Silviculture Conference.  Veer Durgadas Smriti Smarak Sthal, Jodhpur awarded Veer Durgadas Rathore Award for the year 2014 to Dr. Ranjana Arya, Scientist G, AFRI, Jodhpur for outstanding contribution in reclamation of salt affected soils in Rajasthan and Gujarat on 08 August 2014.

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ANNUAL REPORT 85/86 2014-15 The Council through solution-based forestry research is involved in providing improved services and opportunities to the ICFRE Data Centre: on the different aspects of ICFRE and its people. IT Division of the Institutes have been hosted on ICFRE Web The ICFRE Server Farm was established in the Council plays an important Server. ICFRE Data Centre Building year 2009-10 and has been functional since then. role in hosting and Management System (BMS) has been It provides 24x7x365 services to all the dissemination of various implemented & configured for effective employees of ICFRE and its Institutes. Apart administrative, research, management, monitoring and integration of from hosting enterprise wide application, education and extension various Non-IT equipments like Fire Alarm catering to various research and administration activities of ICFRE. System, Very Early Smoke Detection Appliance needs which are known as Indian Forestry (VESDA) system, Rodent Controller, Water Research Information System (IFRIS). It also leakage detector, Access system, Surveillance caters to services like Messaging Service, Web system, Public Address (PA) system, Cooling Service, Database Service, Proxy Service, DNS system etc. The achievement of the ICFRE Service, DHCP Service, FTP Service, Backup Server Farm in terms of availability for 2014-15 Service, Internet Service, NKN-VPN service, was 100 %. Videoconferencing, Antivirus Service, Helpdesk Service and CAEMS, ISS. Twenty eight websites

Information ICFRE Network Technology 8.1 Topology

Information Technology (IT) Division at ICFRE Headquarter (HQ) plays an important role in hosting and disseminating various administrative, research, education and extension activities of ICFRE. IT Division caters to the Information Communication Technology (ICT) needs of all other ICFRE institutes/centres also. In keeping pace with the latest technological advancement in ICT, the division is providing regular services. New initiatives are also being taken from time to time.

Administration and Information Technology 08 The Council through solution-based forestry research is involved in providing improved services and opportunities to the ICFRE Data Centre: on the different aspects of ICFRE and its people. IT Division of the Institutes have been hosted on ICFRE Web The ICFRE Server Farm was established in the Council plays an important Server. ICFRE Data Centre Building year 2009-10 and has been functional since then. role in hosting and Management System (BMS) has been It provides 24x7x365 services to all the dissemination of various implemented & configured for effective employees of ICFRE and its Institutes. Apart administrative, research, management, monitoring and integration of from hosting enterprise wide application, education and extension various Non-IT equipments like Fire Alarm catering to various research and administration activities of ICFRE. System, Very Early Smoke Detection Appliance needs which are known as Indian Forestry (VESDA) system, Rodent Controller, Water Research Information System (IFRIS). It also leakage detector, Access system, Surveillance caters to services like Messaging Service, Web system, Public Address (PA) system, Cooling Service, Database Service, Proxy Service, DNS system etc. The achievement of the ICFRE Service, DHCP Service, FTP Service, Backup Server Farm in terms of availability for 2014-15 Service, Internet Service, NKN-VPN service, was 100 %. Videoconferencing, Antivirus Service, Helpdesk Service and CAEMS, ISS. Twenty eight websites

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NKN-VPN availability in year 2014-15 is as below: Following new initiatives were taken during 2014-15: Websites and CMSs:

 Designed and developed the Common  HFRI website (http://hfri.icfre.org): New Content Management System (CMS) of website of HFRI was designed and Institutes' websites: IT Division ICFRE has developed by IT Division, ICFRE and designed and developed the Common CMS inaugurated by DG, ICFRE during 13th for the websites of ICFRE and its institutes. Silviculture Conference held from 24 Afterwards, CMS for HFRI Shimla website November to 28 November 2014 in (http://hfri.icfre.org/admin/login.php) and Dehradun. User ID and Password are AFRI Jodhpur websites (bilingual) provided to the institute to update the (http://afri.icfre.org/admin/login.php and material on website through Content http://afri.icfre.org/hindi/admin/login.php) Management System of HFRI website. were designed, developed and implemented on live web server.

Screen shot of new Website of HFRI, Shimla

Availability at Visakhapatnam and Ranchi was Information System), EDMS (Electronic low because of site being down due to Hud-Hud Documentation System) etc. are some of the Cyclone and Power cut problem respectively. modules widely used across the institutes. Activities undertaken at IT Division, ICFRE Network Support: The LAN / WAN services and its institutes by respective IT Division are available to all the institutes and managed of institutes:- by the IT Division, ICFRE. Equipments of LAN are maintained, monitored and reported by the Websites: Websites of ICFRE and respective IT Division of the respective institutes. institutes are updated and maintained by the IT divisions of ICFRE / institutes. IT Divisions are Maintenance of Hardware: Apart from also developing the websites for maintenance of the Network Hardware, IT seminars/conferences. TFRI, Jabalpur has Division also undertakes the maintenance of launched new web portal for the institute's Computer and peripheral hardware installed at online open access e-magazine "Van Sangyan" different locations. (ISSN 2395 - 468X) and linked with institute's Databases: Many databases are available and web site. The pages are being updated on maintained at ICFRE and its institutes like regular basis and issues have been uploaded on Indian wood insects database, anatomical monthly basis over it for ease of access to the database of Indian hardwoods, National Forest users. Insect Collection (NFIC), Database of IWST Video Conferencing: Video conferencing Xylarium, Expert system for Indian woods, services at ICFRE was started in May 2008 and NWFP information system, Research Projects till date more than 1050 video conferencing Database etc. These are being updated from sessions have been successfully completed. time to time. Video conferencing services among ICFRE institutes are carried through NKN VPN tunnel. Video Conferencing facility is also available for  AFRI Website (English): IT Division, ICFRE Management System of AFRI website outside participant through public network. has designed, developed and implemented (English). Indian Forestry Research & Information the website of AFRI Jodhpur (English)  AFRI Website (Hindi): IT Division, ICFRE System (IFRIS): PIMS (Personal Information having around 191 web pages has designed, developed and implemented Management System), PMS (Payroll (http://afri.icfre.org). User ID and Password the website of AFRI Jodhpur (Hindi) having Management System), FAS (Financial were provided to the institute to update the around 191 web pages Accounting System), RIMS (Research material on website through Content

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NKN-VPN availability in year 2014-15 is as below: Following new initiatives were taken during 2014-15: Websites and CMSs:

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(http://afri.icfre.org/hindi). User ID and Database: Password were provided to the institute to  With this application, Pension Cell has all the update the material on website through Pensioners' Database and Application: IT data of pensioners including digitized Content Management System of AFRI Division, ICFRE has designed, developed and records. Pensioners can search the data of a website (Hindi). implemented the Pensioners Database (including digitization of records) and particular pensioner and they can add the application on live server. Scanning of 786 data of a new pensioner. Screen shot new pensioners ledger register has been finished. Hindi Website of AFRI, Jodhpur Screen shot of Database of Pensioners of ICFRE

 Updating of website of ICFRE (http://icfre.gov.in): ICFRE's website is Webcasting: promptly updated. Details of ICFRE Website updating during 1 April 2014 to 31 March, Live webcasting of technical session of Division, ICFRE. The event was organized by 2015 is as below: International Symposium on "Transforming International Centre for Integrated Mountain Mountain Forestry: Bridging Trans boundary Development (ICIMOD) and supported by the Challenges under 21st Century Paradigms for the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Welfare of Mountain People, Forests and Change of India through Forest Research Environment in the Hindu Kush" from 18 January Institute in Dehradun, the German Agency for 2015 to 22 January 2015 at Forest Research International Cooperation (GIZ), DFID-UK Aid Institute, Dehradun was done successfully by IT and the Austrian Development Agency.

Sevottam: 8.2

The Council deals with the solution based quality of services to the citizens. The Council forestry research with the larger objective of using the framework of "sevottam" is committed providing improved services and opportunities to to continuously improve quality of service in the people. "Sevottam" is an assessment ICFRE (HQ) and its institutes. The 'sevottam' improvement framework targeted to improve the framework consists of three components viz. the

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Citizens' Charter, Public Grievance lodging and commitment of the organization towards its redressal mechanisms and service delivery citizens/ clients in respect of standard of Details of training programmes, workshops, etc. capability. services, information, choice and consultation, held for proper implementation of the Charter 8.2.3 Based on the guidelines issued by Government non-discrimination and accessibility, grievances and, as a part of the Performance Monitoring redressal, courtesy and value for money. It also and Evaluation System (PMES) for Government includes expectations of the organization from In an endeavor to create awareness and as a training component has been covered in detail Departments, ICFRE has formulated the Citizen the citizens/ clients for fulfilling the commitment part of extension activity; trainings and under Chapter 6 and organised workshops have Charter for the Council. It is a document, which of the organization. workshops are organised at regular intervals in been indicated under Chapter 7 of this report. represents systematic efforts to focus on the the ICFRE institutes and centres. Besides, the Evaluation of the implementation of the Citizen's RAG Committee meetings, stakeholders' meet, Charter is also done at the institute/ centre level. "melas" for interaction with end users', diverse trainings etc. are held from time to time. The Action taken to formulate the Charter for the Department and its subordinate formation 8.2.1

The Citizen's Charter is drafted and The subordinate formations of ICFRE consist of Welfare measures for the SC / ST/ backward / implemented by all the institutes and centres of its regional institutes and centres across the minority communities 8.3 ICFRE with a provision for annual review of the country. The websites of these institutes are Charter services provided. It is available on the integrated with the main website of ICFRE and website of the ICFRE (www.icfre.gov.in). For are hosted in the same server. As the work of providing information to the public and the institutes of ICFRE merges into the overall work The Grievance Redressal Cell for SC/ST/ OBC In HFRI, Shimla, a special officer has been clients, the council largely relies on the web- of ICFRE, the Citizens' Charter of ICFRE on the employees of ICFRE (Hq.) was formed vide nominated by the institute to look after the based tools, dissemination of information website mentioned above provides the requisite Secretary, ICFRE, order no 63-37/2010-ICFRE interests of the SC/ ST/ backward/ minority through a variety of means –including IT information that is applicable to the dated 23 February 2011. The Deputy Director communities. In addition to this, a roster is being interface, Citizens' Charter, responses to citizens institutes/centres also, besides showing General (Education) functions as the Chief maintained for recruitments being made by the by way of the tools that come under the purview pertinent information about various institutes/ Liaison officer for SC/ST/ OBC. Similarly, institute. of Right to Information Act and through centres. institutes at their level have Grievance Redressal workshops and seminars conducted by the Cells like IWST, Bengaluru. Similarly in AFRI, organization. Jodhpur, to promote the general interest of SC/ST/OBC employees and to work for their collective betterment, development and upliftment, there is AFRI SC/ST/OBC Employees Welfare Association. For promotion/recruitment process, roster has been maintained as per Action taken to implement the Charter 8.2.2 guidelines of the GOI. The Employees Welfare Association of AFRI celebrated Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti on 14 April 2014 to commemorate the birthday of Babasaheb Ambedkar. As stated earlier, the Citizen's Charter is on the institutes/ centres with state of art facilities and website of ICFRE. It provides the bird's-eye view their proper maintenance is also taken up to of ICFRE including its vision, mission, objectives, meet the upcoming challenges. functions, services and service standards. The Services provided are regularly monitored by the Charter also provides the grievance redressal Head of the Division/Group Coordinator mechanism and contact information of persons (Research)/Director and also by the officials of who should be approached for registering and ICFRE as per norms. The instruments are receiving responses on, specific grievances in standardized with set procedures. Getting an each institute of ICFRE. With the aim of unbiased feedback from the stakeholders is implementing the Charter, the ICFRE institutes given due importance. Based on feedback, and centres direct and implement their research necessary changes in the training programmes endeavors after assessing the need of the users/ are incorporated. stakeholders. Also, in accordance with the need, up-gradation of the skills and knowledge of the staff, as also upgrading infrastructure of the

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Annexures

Annexure - I Annexure - II Members of Board of Governors Right to Information

Chairman: The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests A Public Information Officer and Appellate Authority are functioning in Public Authority, ICFRE under Shri Ashok Lavasa, IAS Government of Uttarakhand, the RTI Act 2005. During the year 2014-15, RTI application (366) and RTI Appeals (19) are disposed off. Secretary to the Government of India and Secretariat, Consolidated Quarterly RTI returns of the Public Authority are regularly uploaded by the ICFRE. A Ministry of Environment Forests & Climate Dehradun – 248 001 Transparency Officer under the RTI Act functioning in ICFRE. Change, Indira Paryavaran Bhawan, The Director Jor Bag Road, New Delhi- 110 003 Tropical Forest Research Institute, P.O. Regional Forest Research Centre, Vice Chairman: Mandla Road Dr. S.S. Negi, Jabalpur – 482 001 RTI No. of Received Number of Decisions Decisions Director General of Forests and Special Secretary Applications/ applications during the cases where where to the Government of India, The Director Requests received as month transferred requests/ requests/ Ministry of Environment Forests & Climate Rain Forest Research Institute, transfer from other P/As (including to other Public Appeals Appeals Change, Post Box No.133, Deovan, Sotai Ali u/s6(3) cases Authorities rejected accepted Indira Paryavaran Bhawan, Jorhat – 785 001 transferred u/s6(3) Jor Bag Road, New Delhi- 110 003 to other Dr. T.S. Rathore Public Member Secretary: Director, Authority) The Director General, Institute of Wood Science & Technology, Indian Council of Forestry Research and Bangalore 1st Quarter 09 82 02 -- 88 Education, 2nd Quarter 14 89 03 -- 84 Dehradun Dr. N.S.K. Harsh 3rd Quarter 35 74 00 -- 103 Scientist 'G' 4th Quarter 24 67 00 -- 91 Members: Forest Research Institute, Dehradun Total 82 312 05 -- 366 The Vice Chancellor -- –-- Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agriculture RTI First Appeals -- –-- University, 1st Quarter N/A 08 N/A -- 08 Bikaner, Rajasthan 2nd Quarter N/A 04 N/A -- 04 The Vice Chancellor 3rd Quarter N/A 03 N/A -- 02 Kumaun University, 4th Quarter N/A 04 N/A -- 05 Sleepy Hallow, Nainital, Uttarakhand 263 001 Total -- 19 -- -- 19

Shri Gopal Krishn Agrawal S.T. No.2, Near Shiv Mandir, Fafadih, Raipur, Chhatishgarh

The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Government of Andhra Pradesh Aranya Bhawan Hyderabad – 500 004

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Shri Gopal Krishn Agrawal S.T. No.2, Near Shiv Mandir, Fafadih, Raipur, Chhatishgarh

The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Government of Andhra Pradesh Aranya Bhawan Hyderabad – 500 004

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NAME AND ADDRESS OF PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICERS AND APPELLATE AUTHORITIES UNDER THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT 2005 IN ICFRE AND ITS INSTITUTES

Headquarters / Appellate Authorities Public Information Subject Headquarters / Appellate Authorities Public Information Subject Institutes Officers matter(s) Institutes Officers matter(s) allocated allocated

Indian Council of Dr. N.S. Bisht, Shri R.C. Dwivedi, All matters Centre for Forestry Dr. U. Prakasham, Dr. P. Subramanyam, IFS, All matters Forestry Research Director (IC) Phone (O) :0135-2224818, related to Research and Human Director TFRI, Jabalpur Director CFRHRD, related to and Education Phone (O) : 0135-2224831, E-mail : [email protected] ICFRE Hqrs., Resources Development Phone : 0761-2840483/4044002 Chhindwara CFRHRD, (CFRHRD), P.O. E-mail:[email protected] Phone : 07162-254463/282444 (O) (ICFRE Hq.), 0135-2756497 Dehradun Chhindwara P.O. New Forest E-mail : [email protected], Kundalikala Depot, Parasia Email: [email protected] Dehradun-248 006 [email protected] Road, Chhindwara - 480001

Forest Research Dr. P.P. Bhojvaid, Dr. N.K. Upreti All Research Rain Forest Dr. N.S. Bisht Shri B.K. Sonowal All matters Institute, Director Group Coordinator & Research Institute Director, RFRI Jorhat RFRI, Jorhat related to P.O. New Forest, Forest Research Institute (Research), FRI Account Post Box No. 136, Phone: 0376-2305101(O) Phone: 0376-2305130 (O) RFRI, Jorhat Dehradun-248 006 P.O. New Forest P.O. New Forest matters A.T. Road, (East) Fax. 0376-2305130 Dehradun- 248006 Dehradun- 248 006 Jorhat- 785 001(Assam) E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 0135-2224444, 2755277 Phone : 0135-2752670 Fax: 0135- 2756865 Advanced Research Dr. N.S. Bisht Shri Gautam Banerjee, DCF All matters E-mail: [email protected] Centre for Bamboo Director, RFRI, Jorhat Public Information Officer (PIO) related to and Rattans (ARCBR), Phone: 0376- 2305101 (O) Phone: 0389-2301159 (O) ARCBR, Shri Shashikar Samanta, Establishment, P.O. Box 171, Kulikawn Fax: 0376-2305130 Aizwal Registrar, FRI Administrative Aizwal-796001 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 0135-2752678 (O) & all other matters Centre for Forest Dr. N.S. Bisht Shri Gautam Banerjee, DCF All matters Livelihood and Director, RFRI, Jorhat Public Information Officer (PIO) related to Extension Phone: 0376- 2305101 (O) Phone: 0389-2301159 (O) Dr. Salil Dhawan, Registrar University CFLE, Sal Bagan Forest Fax: 0376-2305130 Agartala Deemed University, FRI matters Campus E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 0135-2224439 (O) PO – Gandhigram 0135-2751826 (O) Agartala- 799 012 Email: [email protected] Tripura

Centre for Social Dr. P.P. Bhojvaid, Dr. Kumud Dubey All matters Arid Forest Dr. N.K. Vasu, Dr. Genda Singh, Head Director Scientist and Director CSFER All matters Forestry and Eco- related to Research Institute, Director, AFRI Jodhpur Agroforestry & Extn. Div. Phone: 0135-2224444, 2755277 Phone: 0532-2440796 related to Rehabilitation P.O. Krishi Upaz Phone: 0291-2722549 (O) AFRI Jodhpur. E-mail: [email protected] Fax :0532-2440795 CSFER, (CSFER), 3/1, Mandi, New Pali Road, Fax. 0291-2722764 Phone: 0291-2729143 AFRI, E-mail: [email protected] Lajpath Rai Road, Allahabad Jodhpur, 342005 E-mail: [email protected] Jodhpur New Katra, Allahabad-211 002 Himalayan Forest Dr. V.P. Tiwari, Director, Dr. K.S. Kapoor, Coordinator All matters Research Institute, HFRI, Shimla Institute of Forest Shri R.S. Prashanth, Dr. B. Gurdev Singh, All matters (Res.),HFRI Shimla -171 009 related to Conifer Campus, Phone : 0177-2626778 (O), Genetics and Tree Director, IFGTB, Coimbatore, Scientist ‘F’, Phone: 0177-2626801(O) HFRI, Shimla related to Panthaghati, Fax : 0177-2626779 Breeding, Phone: 0422-2484101 (O) IFGTB, Coimbatore IFGTB, Shimla – 171 009 E-mail: [email protected] P.B.No 1061 Fax. 0422-2430549 Phone: 0422-2484102 (O) R.S.Puram, Coimbatore E-mail: [email protected] Coimbatore - 641 002 Institute of Forest Dr. S.A. Ansari, Dr. Aditya Kumar All matters Productivity Director, IFP Ranchi, Scientist- B, IFP Ranchi, related to Main Road Ph-0651-2548505(O) Phone: 0651-3296974 (O), Institute of Wood Shri V. Ramakantha, Dr. K. Murugesan, All matters IFP, Ranchi Hinoo E-mail: [email protected] Fax- 0651 – 2546044 Science & Director, Coordinator (Fac.), related to th Ranchi-834 002 E-mail: [email protected] Technology, 18 Cross IWST Bengaluru IWST Bengaluru IWST, Malleswarum, Phone : 080-23341731, Phone: 080-22190192 (O) Bengaluru Bengaluru -560 003 E-mail: [email protected] Institute of Forest Shri MRG Reddy Dr. GRS Reddy All matters Biodiversity Director, IFB, Hyderabad Scientist -G, IFB, Hyderabad related to P.O. Hakimpet, Dulapally, Phone: 040-66309501(O) Phone: 040-66309501 IFB, Hyderabad Tropical Forest Dr. U. Prakasham, Shri Raja Ram Singh, All matters Hyderabad- 500014 Fax : 040-66309521 Research Institute, Director TFRI, Jabalpur TFRI Jabalpur. related to E-mail: [email protected] Jabalpur Phone : 0761-2840483/4044002 Phone: 0761-284010 (O) TFRI, P.O. – R.F.R.C, E-mail: [email protected] Jabalpur Mandla Road, Jabalpur – 482 021

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E-mail and Postal addresses of ICFRE and its Institutes

Director General Assistant Director General Director Director Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, (Forests & Climate Change) Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Institute of Forest Biodiversity P.O. New Forest, Dehradun-248 006 Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, Breeding, Coimbatore P.O. Hakimpet, Dulapally E-mail: [email protected] P.O. New Forest, Dehradun-248 006 Forest Campus, Hyderabad- 500014 Phone: 0135-2759382; 2224333 E-mail: [email protected] P.B.No. 1061, R.S.Puram, Email: [email protected] Phone: 0135- 2755399, 2224823 Coimbatore - 641 002. Phone: 040- 66309501 (O) Deputy Director General (Research) Email : [email protected] Fax : 040- 66309521 Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, Assistant Director General Phone: - 0422–2431942 (O) P.O. New Forest, Dehradun-248 006 (Education & Recruitment Board) Fax : 0422–2430549 Director E-mail: [email protected] Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, Centre for Forestry Research and Human [email protected] P.O. New Forest, Dehradun-248 006 Director, Resources Development (CFRHRD) Phone: 0135- 2757775, 2224836 E-mail: [email protected] Institute of Wood Science and Technology, P.O. Kundalikala, Poama Phone: 0135- 2758348, 2224850 Bengaluru Chhindwara (M.P.)-480 001 Deputy Director General (Administration) P.O. Malleswaram, Email : [email protected] Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, Assistant Director General Bengaluru-560 003 Phone: 07162-254473 (O) P.O. New Forest, Dehradun-248 006 (Media and Extension) Email: [email protected] Fax : 07162- 254463 E-mail: [email protected] Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, Phone: 080-23341731 [email protected] P.O. New Forest, Dehradun-248 006 Fax: 080- 23340529 Director Phone: 0135- 2758295, 2224856 E-mail: [email protected] Centre for Social Forestry and Phone: 0135- 2755221, 2224814 Tropical Forest Research Institute, Jabalpur Eco Rehabilitation (CSFER), Deputy Director General (Extension) P.O. – R.F.R.C, Mandla Road, 3/1, Lajpath Rai Road, New Katra Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, Assistant Director General Jabalpur – 482 021 (M.P) Allahabad- 211 002 P.O. New Forest, Dehradun-248 006 (Panchayat and Human Dimensions) E-mail: [email protected] Email: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, Phones: 0761 – 5044003 (O) Phone: 0532-2440795 Phone: 0135- 2750693, 2224830 P.O. New Forest, Dehradun-248 006 Fax : 0761 – 4044002, 2840484 E-mail: [email protected] Director Deputy Director General (Education) Phone: 0135- 2754882, 2224827 Director Centre for Forest Livelihood and Extension Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, Rain Forest Research Institute, Jorhat (CFLE) P.O. New Forest, Dehradun-248 006 Assistant Director General P. Box – 136, Deovan, Sotai, A. T. Road Sal Bagan Forest Campus, E-mail: [email protected] (Environment Management) Jorhat – 785 001 (Assam) PO- Gandhigram Phone: 0135- 2758571, 2224832 Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, Email: [email protected] Agartala- 799 012 P.O. New Forest, Dehradun-248 006 Director (International Cooperation) Phone: 0376-2350273 (O) E-mail: [email protected] Director Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, Fax: 0376-2350273 Phone: 0135- 2753882, 2224813 P.O. New Forest, Dehradun-248 006 Advanced Research Centre for Bamboo Director and Rattans (ARCBR) E-mail: [email protected] Assistant Director General Arid Forest Research Institute, Jodhpur P.O. Box 171, [email protected] (Research and Planning) P.O. Krishi Upaz Mandi Kulikawn Aizwal-796001 Phone: 0135- 2756497, 2224831 Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, New Pali Road, Jodhpur 342 005 (Mizoram) P.O. New Forest, Dehradun-248 006 Assistant Director General Email : [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] (Information Technology and Forest Statistics) Phone : 0291-2722549 (O) Phone: 0389- 2301159, 2301157 [email protected] Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, Fax : 0291-2722764 Fax: 0389-2301159 Phone: 0135- 2753290, 2224807 P.O. New Forest, Dehradun-248 006 Director, E-mail: [email protected] Assistant Director General Himalayan Forest Research Institute, Shimla [email protected] (Monitoring and Evaluation) Conifer Campus, Panthaghati, Phone: 0135- 2752229; 2224865 Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, Shimla– 171 009 (HP) P.O. New Forest, Dehradun-248 006 Secretary, ICFRE E-mail : [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, Phone :0177-2626778 (O) Phone: 0135- 2757485, 2224810 P.O. New Forest, Dehradun-248 006 Fax : 0177-2626779 (O) E-mail: [email protected] Director Director Phone: 0135- 2758614, 2224867 Forest Research Institute, Dehradun Institute of Forest Productivity, Ranchi P.O.New Forest Assistant Director General (Administration) Main Road Hinoo Dehradun-248006 Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, Ranchi-834 002 E-mail: [email protected] P.O. New Forest, Dehradun-248 006 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 0135- 2224444, 2755277 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 0651-2548505 (O) Fax: 0135-2757021 Phone: 0135- 2750297, 2224869

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ANNEXURE-IV List of Abbreviations

ACIRD - Avantha Centre for Industrial Research & Development CIAB - Center of Innovative & Applied Bioprocessing ADG - Assistant Director General CLNs - Community Livelihood Nurseries AFRI - Arid Forest Research Institute CMA - Clonal Multiplication Area AICP - All India Co-ordinated Project CMC - Carboxymethyl Cellulose AICTE - All India Council for Technical Education CMS - Content Management System AM Fungi Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi CNSL - Cashew Nut Shell Liquid AMB - Ambient CPT - Candidate Plus Trees AMF - Arbuscular Mycorrhyzal Fungi CRD - Completely Randomized Design AMS - Agro Meteorological Stations CRIDA - Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture ARCBR Advanced Research Centre for Bamboo and Rattan CSFER - Centre for Social Forestry and Eco-Rehabilitation ARS - Agricultural Research Station CSIRO - Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation ASE - Anti Swelling Efficiency CTRTI - Central Tasar Research & Training Institute ASEM - Asia-Europe Meeting DBH - Diameter at Breast Height AWS - Automatic Weather Stations DDG - Deputy Director General AYUSH - Department of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and DDNPTM - Drug Discovery from Natural Products and Traditional Medicines Homoeopathy DG - Director General BAIF - Bhartiya Agro Industries Foundation DHCP - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol BAP - Benzyl-aminopurine DLDD - Desertification Land Degradation and Drought BCC - Biodiversity and Climate Change DNA - De-oxyribo Nucleic Acid BCCL - Bharat Coking Coal Limited DNS - Domain Name System BGEM - Bamboo Growers & Entrepreneurs Meet DPPH - Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl BMS - Building Management System DST - Department of Science and Technology BT - Bacillus thuringiensis DTC - Direct to Consumer BTSG - Bamboo Technical Support Group DU - Deemed University BTTL - BILT Tree Tech Limited DUS - Distinctness, Uniformity and Stability CA - Citric Acid DV - Demo Village CAEMS - Computer Association Enterprises Management System EAPs - Externally Aided Projects CAMP - Conservation Assessment and Management Prioritization EAS - East Asia Summit CAMPA - Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority EC - Electrical Conductivity CaMV - Cauliflower Mosaic Virus EDMS - Electronic Documentation System CAZRI - Central Arid Zone Research Institute EIA - Environmental Impact Assessment CBD - Convention on Biological Diversity ENVIS - Environmental Information System CC&FI - Climate Change and Forest Influence Division EPRED - Environment Protection and Renewable Energy Development CCA - Copper Chrome Arsenate F&CC - Forest and Climate Change CCB - Copper Chrome Boron FAS - Financial Accounting System CDRI - Central Drug Research Institute FIS - Forest Invasive Species CEC - Cation Exchange Capacity FRA - Forest Right Act CEIA - Cumulative Environment Impact Assessment FRC - Forest Research Centre CFC - Chlorofluorocarbon FRI - Forest Research Institute CFCBPT - Center funded by BTSG-NBM for Bamboo Processing and Training FTIR - Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy CFLE - Centre for Forest- based Livelihoods and Extension FTP - File Transfer Protocol CFRHRD - Centre for forestry Research & Human Resource Development FYM - Farm Yard Manure CG - Chhattisgarh GBH - Girth at Breast Height CITIES - Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Fauna and GCA - General Combining Ability Flora GC-MS - Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry CHEMCON - The Indian Chemical Engineering Congress GEF - Global Environmental Facility

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ANNEXURE-IV List of Abbreviations

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GIS - Geographic Information System IT&FS - Information Technology & Forestry Statistics GIZ - Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, ITC - Indian Tobacco Company GOI - Government of India ITTO - International Tropical Timber Organization GPS - Global Positioning System IUFRO - International Union of Forestry Research Organisation HATZ - High Altitude Transition Zone IWST - Institute of Wood Science and Technology HEP - Hydro-Electric Project J&K - Jammu and Kashmir HFRI - Himalayan Forest Research Institute JNV - Jai Narain Vyas University HIV - Human immunodeficiency virus JRF - Junior Research Fellow HKT - High-affinity Potassium Transporter KFD - Karnataka Forest Department HNDS - hexamethyldisilazane KVK - Krishi Vigyan Kendra HP - Himachal Pradesh LAN - Local Area Network HPLC - High-performance liquid chromatography LCM - Leaf Compost Manure HPPCL - Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited LISS IV - Linear Imaging Self-Scanning IV HPSFD - Himachal Pradesh State Forest Department MAI - Mean Annual Increment HPTLC - High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography MAPP - Maleated Poly Propylene HQ - Headquarter MAPs - Medicinal and Aromatic Plants IAA - Indole Acetic Acid MCT - Mid Carrier Training IAAT - Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy MLHCT - Multi Locational Hybrids Trials IARI - Indian Agricultural Research Institute MoEF&CC - Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change IASR - International Agency for Standards and Ratings MoU - Memorandum of Understanding IBA - Indole butyric Acid MP - Madhya Pradesh IC - International Cooperation MPCA - Medicinal Plant Conservation Areas ICAR - Indian Council of Agricultural Research MPDDNP - Molecular Pharmacology, Drug Discovery and Nano-pharmaceuticals ICFRE - Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education MPOWER - Mitigating Poverty in Western Rajasthan ICIMOD - International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development MPSBM - Madhya Pradesh State Bamboo Mission ICMP - International Conference on Medicinal Plants MPTs - Multipurpose Tree Species ICRTC - International Conference on Recent trends in Computing MS Medium - Murashige and Skoog medium ICT - Information Communication Technology MW - Mega Watt IFB - Institute of Forest Biodiversity NAA - Naphthalene Acetic Acid IFGTB - Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding NABARD - National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development IFP - Institute of Forest Productivity NATCOM - National Communication IFRIS - Indian Forestry Research Information System NCERT - National Council of Educational Research & Training IFS - Indian Forest Service NCL - Northern Coalfields Limited IGBP - ISRO-Geosphere Biosphere Programme NCP - National Carbon Project IGFRI - Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute NCT - National Capital Territory IIFM - Indian Institute of Forest Management NFIC - National Forest Insect Collection IIM - Indian Institute of Management NFLIC - National Forest Library and Information Centre IINRG - Indian Institute of Natural Resins and Gums NGO - Non Governmental Organization IIRS - Indian Institute of Remote Sensing NGS - Next Generation Sequencing IITDM - Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing NHM - Natural History Museum IMTECH - Institute of Microbial Technology NHX1 - Sodium Proton Exchanger 1 INTAC - Indian National Trust for Art & cultural heritage NKN - National Knowledge Network IPA - Isopropenyl Acetate NMPB - National Medicinal Plant Board IPIRTI - Indian Plywood Industries Research & Training Institute NMR - Nuclear Magnetic Resonance IPM - Integrated Pest Management NPC - National Productivity Council IQF - Individual Quick Freezing NPK - Nitrogen Phosphorus Potassium ISO - International Organization for Standardization NTFP - Non-Timber Forest Produce ISRO - Indian Space Research Organisation NTPC - National Thermal Power Corporation ISS - Internet Security System NWFP - Non Wood Forest Product ISSN - International Standard Serial Number OBC - Other Backward Class ISTS - Indian Society of Tree Scientists OPERON - Functional Unit of genomic DNA consisting cluster of genes under IT - Information Technology control of a single promoter

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OTC - Open Top Chambers STPP - Super Thermal Power Project P&HD - Panchayat & Human Dimension SVC - Steam Volatile Creosote P&RD - Department of Panchayats & Rural Development SWC - Soil water Content PA System - Public Address System TATR - Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve PEC - Project Evaluation Committee TDZ - Thidiazuron PGPR - Plant Growth Promoting Rhizo- bacteria TFO - Technical Facilitation Organization PIMS - Personnel Information Management System TFRI - Tropical Forest Research Institute PMES - Performance Monitoring and Evaluation System TNAU - Tamil Nadu Agriculture University PMS - Payroll Management System TNPL - Tamilnadu Newsprint and Papers Limited PPFMs - Pink Pigmented Facultative Methylotrophs TOLIC - Town Official Language Implementation Committee PRA - Participatory Rural Appraisal TPC - Total Phenolic Content PRAIS-2 - Performance Review and Appraisal Information System UHF - University of Horticulture and Forestry PSB - Phosphate Solublizing Bacteria UNCCD - United Nation Convention to Combating Desertification PSC - Project Screening Committee UNFCCC - United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change QTL - Quantitative Trait Loci UP - Uttar Pradesh R&R - Reclamation and Rehabilitation USA - United State of America RAC - Research Advisory Committee USAID - United States Agency for International Development RAG - Research Advisory Group USDA - United States Department of Agriculture RAPD - Random Amplification of Polymorphic DNA USSTC - Uttarakhand State Science & Technology Congress REDD-Plus - Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation VAM - Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhiza RF - Reserve Forest VCD - Video Compact Disc RFRI - Rain Forest Research Institute VCP - Vegetation Carbon Pool RGR - Relative Growth Rate VESDA - Very Early Smoke Detection Appliance RI - Response Index VFPMC - Village Forest Protection and Management Committee RIMS - Research Management Information System VMG - Vegetative Multiplication Garden RO - Research Officer VPN - Virtual Private Network RPC - Research Policy Committee VVK - Van Vigyan Kendra RSP - Rourkela Steel Plant WAN - Wide Area Network RTI - Right To Information WB - World Bank RT-PCR - Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction WDCD - World Day to Combat Desertification SAARC - South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation WPC - Wood Plastic Composite SADHNA - Society for the Advancement of Human and Nature WPG - Weight percent gain SAIL - Steel Authority of India Limited ZiBOC - Zinc, Boron and Copper SBS - Sardar Bhagwan Singh Post Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences and Research SC - Schedule Caste SEA - Strategic Environmental Assessment SEAC - State Level Environment Assessment Committee SECL - South Eastern Coalfields Limited SFD - State Forest Department SG - Second Generation SHAR - Sriharikota High Altitude Range SHGs - Self Help groups SHP - Sodium Hypophosphite Monohydrate SLEM - Sustainable Land and Ecosystem Management SOC - Soil Organic Carbon SOM - Soil Organic Matter SOS - Sodium Overly Sensitive SQI - Soil Quality Index SSP - Single Super Phosphate SSR - Simple Sequence Repeat ST - Scheduled Tribe

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ANNUAL REPORT 141/142 2014-15 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The arduous efforts made by the following officers and scientists in editing the allowed chapters of ICFRE Annual Report 2014-15 are thankfully acknowledged:-

SL. No. Name of the Chapter Chapter Editors

1. Executive Summary Shri Sudhir Kumar, ADG (EM) and Introduction Dr. V. Jeeva, Scientist - E, EM Division

2. Managing Forests and Forest Dr. Sushma Mahajan, ADG (P&HD) Products for livelihood Support Dr. S.P.S. Rawat, ADG (M&E) and Economic Growth

3. Biodiversity Conservation and Dr. Laxmi Rawat, Scientist-F, Ecology & Environ. Ecological Security Division, FRI Dr. H. B. Vashistha, Scientist-E, Ecology & Environ. Division, FRI

4. Forest and Climate Change Dr. T.P. Singh, ADG(B&CC) Shri V.R.S. Rawat, Scientist-E, B&CC Division

5. Forest Genetic Resource Dr. H. S. Ginwal, Scientist-E, G&TP Division, Management and Tree FRI Improvement Dr. Santan Barthwal, Scientist-C, G&TP Division, FRI

6. Forestry Education and Ms. Kamal Preet, ADG (Education & RB) Policy Research to meet Dr. Anil Negi, Scientist-C, Directorate of Education Emerging Challenges

7. Forestry Extension for Taking Shri Raja Ram Singh, ADG (Media & Extension) Research to People Dr. R.S. Rawat, Scientist-C, Directorate of Research

8. Administration and Smt. Neena Khandekar, ADG (Administration) Information Technology Dr. Harish Sharma, Head & Scientist-F, IT Division ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The arduous efforts made by the following officers and scientists in editing the allowed chapters of ICFRE Annual Report 2014-15 are thankfully acknowledged:-

SL. No. Name of the Chapter Chapter Editors

1. Executive Summary Shri Sudhir Kumar, ADG (EM) and Introduction Dr. V. Jeeva, Scientist - E, EM Division

2. Managing Forests and Forest Dr. Sushma Mahajan, ADG (P&HD) Products for livelihood Support Dr. S.P.S. Rawat, ADG (M&E) and Economic Growth

3. Biodiversity Conservation and Dr. Laxmi Rawat, Scientist-F, Ecology & Environ. Ecological Security Division, FRI Dr. H. B. Vashistha, Scientist-E, Ecology & Environ. Division, FRI

4. Forest and Climate Change Dr. T.P. Singh, ADG(B&CC) Shri V.R.S. Rawat, Scientist-E, B&CC Division

5. Forest Genetic Resource Dr. H. S. Ginwal, Scientist-E, G&TP Division, Management and Tree FRI Improvement Dr. Santan Barthwal, Scientist-C, G&TP Division, FRI

6. Forestry Education and Ms. Kamal Preet, ADG (Education & RB) Policy Research to meet Dr. Anil Negi, Scientist-C, Directorate of Education Emerging Challenges

7. Forestry Extension for Taking Shri Raja Ram Singh, ADG (Media & Extension) Research to People Dr. R.S. Rawat, Scientist-C, Directorate of Research

8. Administration and Smt. Neena Khandekar, ADG (Administration) Information Technology Dr. Harish Sharma, Head & Scientist-F, IT Division Published by: Media and Extension Division, Directorate of Extension Doc. XPS140116505

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