Introduction

To undertake and promote forestry research, education and extension, leading to scientific and sustainable management of forest resources.

To provide scientific advice to central and state governments aiding informed decision making and addressing forestry research needs.

To provide technical assistance and support to States, communities, industries, and stakeholders for conservation and sustainable forest use.

To undertake research in forest management and silviculture of important species and trees outside forests.

To conduct bio-prospecting research for eco-friendly product development and sustainable harvest of NTFP.

To research forest health, invasive species control, climate change adaptation, hydrology, and forest fire management.

To research eco-restoration and rehabilitation of mined and degraded lands.

To work on genetic improvement of forest species for enhanced productivity.

To research timber properties, preservation, composites, and bamboo utilization.

To develop and maintain the National Forest Library and Information Centre (NFLIC).

To preserve repositories like herbarium, NFIC, and Fungarium.

To disseminate technologies through extension strategies and capacity building.

To undertake all activities necessary to achieve the Council's objectives.