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भारतीय वानिकी अनुसंधान एवं शिक्षा परिषद

Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education

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Three day training for Master Trainers on Land Degradation Neutrality (22-24.10.2026)

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Corrigendum: A walk-in-Interview for selection of candidate for engagement in the different temporary posts under the mentioned project will be held at ICFRE-Institute of Forest Productivity (ICFRE-IFP), Ranchi on 27th October 2026 (Tuesday). Interested and eligible candidates are requested to report for walk-in-interview at IFP, Ranchi on 27th October 2026 (Tuesday) at 9.30 AM

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Shri Jawaid Ashraf, Sceintist-D ,ICFRE is Designated as Nodal officer of ICFRE and its Institutes in respect of RTI matters

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Training Programme on Integrated Strategies for Climate-resilient Mountain Ecosystem and Rural Landscapes from 11-13 January 2027 to be organised by CoE- ICFRE

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Introduction

The Institute of Forest Biodiversity was established during December 2012 vide ICFRE order no.58-21/XLVII/2012-ICFRE, dated 7th December 2012, by way of upgradation of the erstwhile Forest Research Centre, Hyderabad.

The Institute is located at Dulapally, which is 23 Km away from Secunderabad Railway station and 65 Km away from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Shamsabad. Spread over an area of one hundred acres, the Institute has the necessary infrastructure viz., administrative block, three laboratories (molecular genetics, tissue culture and soil science), library, field trial areas (comprising germplasm banks, seedling seed orchards, and agroforestry models), nursery area (complete with shade houses and mist chamber) to take up research and development projects on the biodiversity. The Institute has a field station spread over sixty acres at Mulugu, Hyderabad.

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Mandate

To undertake and promote forestry research, education and extension, leading to scientific and sustainable management of biodiversity, including marine and coastal resources.

To provide scientific advice to the central and state governments aiding informed decision making in matters of national and regional importance and international commitments and to address forestry research needs.

To provide technical assistance and material support to states, forest dependent communities, forest based industries, tree & NTFP growers and other stakeholders in forestry based programmes for conservation and sustainable use of forest resources.

To undertake research on biodiversity assessment, documentation, conservation and sustainable utilization, particularly of marine and coastal biodiversity resources.

To undertake research and knowledge management on various aspects of forests, viz., forest soils, invasive species, forest fires, insect pests and diseases.

To develop, upscale, disseminate and share appropriate technologies to end-users through innovative extension strategies and capacity building programmes.

Quantitative ecological assessment, In situ and Ex situ conservation of RET / endemic species and documentation of biodiversity of Eastern Ghats.

Genetic resource assessment of endemic and rare plants of Eastern Ghats for conservation planning.

Sustainable utilization of Eastern Ghats biodiversity including marine and coastal biodiversity resources.

Climate change studies related to Eastern Ghats, mangroves and coastal ecosystems.

Environmental impact assessment of developmental activities on biodiversity and eco-rehabilitation of stress sites.

To undertake all such activities as necessary, incidental and conducive to attainment of the objectives of the Council.

Core Research Areas

Quantitative ecological assessment and documentation of biodiversity of Eastern Ghats.

Genetic resource assessment of endemic and rare plants of Eastern Ghats for conservation planning.

Threat assessment for classification of Eastern Ghats biodiversity into rare, endangered and threatened species.

In situ conservation of the RET and endemic species of Eastern Ghats by identifying conservation populations/stands within the protected area networks.

Ex situ conservation of the RET and endemic species of Eastern Ghats by establishing germplasm banks, seed storage rooms and tissue culture rooms.

Utilization of Eastern Ghats biodiversity by applying the principles of genetic improvement and clonal propagation.

Utilization of Eastern Ghats biodiversity by the society by applying the principles of agro forestry.

Protection of Eastern Ghats biodiversity from the endemic and introduced insects and pathogens.

Effects of climate change on the biodiversity of Eastern Ghats and their mitigation.

EIA of mining and other mega projects on the Biodiversity of Eastern Ghats and their eco- rehabilitation.

Geographical Jurisdiction

  • Eastern Ghats for Forest Biodiversity
  • Andhra Pradesh
  • Telangana
  • Forest Biodiversity aspects of Maharashtra
  • Forest Biodiversity aspects of Goa
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Key Achievements

Surveyed and documented different plant communities of North coastal Andhra Pradesh capable of controlling soil erosion

The UNDP sponsored CBNRM project developed the forestry-based livelihood model in Jharkhand involving community participation in different natural and social scenarios with stupendous effort resulting in marked improvement of socio-economical condition of the rural people and conservation of natural resources. Under the project the institute also carried out the pioneering work on preparation of Peoples’ Biodiversity Registers.

Impact of podu cultivation on phytodiversity and soil factors in the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh was investigated and information on the species diversity and regeneration potential of forest tree species (saplings and seedlings) in areas cleared for podu cultivation documented.

Phytodiversity assessment was undertaken at 38 locations of Andhra Pradesh and Telengana, aimed at revision of forest types of India

Quantitative assessment of biodiversity was conducted in the dry Red sanders (Pterocarpus santalinus L. f.) bearing forest areas of Eastern Ghats, Andhra Pradesh

1- Assessed Genetic Diversity and Structure in the natural populations of Pterocarpus santalinus using cpDNA markers.

2- Established a ‘Gene Conservation Stand’ of Pterocarpus santalinus containing 500 germplasm from 8 different populations.

3- Developed an improved field planting technique of Pterocarpus santalinus using coppicing technique.

4- Assessed mating system and gene flow within a clonal seed orchard of Tectona grandis using microsatellite markers.

5- Identified problems and generated recommendations for better management of Teak clonal seed orchards.

6- Protocol for in vitro propagation was standardized for Dalbergia latifolia

7- In Pterocarpus santalinus the multiple shoot initiation and multiplication of culture was standardized through explants and callus culture.

8- Assessment of Melia dubia and M. azedarach plus trees:
a) Melia dubia plus tree, PDT- 15 was superior in height and diameter followed by PDK-1 and PDA-24 (21.6 cm DBH and 7.1 m height).
b) Similarly in M. azedarach, PAK-6 exhibited maximum height and diameter followed by PAK-9 and PAK-3

9- Macro and micro propagation protocols were developed for M. dubia.

1- Several agroforestry models were tested in the semi-arid tropics of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

2- Eight different models found suitable for the region.

a) Technologies were extended to more than 3000 farmers.
b) Sandal, Red sanders and Melia dubia have been planted in over 10000 ha in both the states of A.P. and Telangana.
c) In one of the model predator-prey balance and significant higher yield of cotton could be achieved when cotton was grown as intercrop with ten other tree, bamboo and horticulture species

1- IPM practices have been developed for important pests of Emblica officinalis e.g. Aonla aphid, Stem gall insect, and Bark eating caterpillar.

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