Mission and Goal

 

 

Vision

To serve as a nodal centre of research in order  to provide scientific support to the state and its people on matters related to forestry, wildlife and climate change with particular emphasis on conservation, productivity, sustainable utilization and scientific management of natural resources while  becoming a self sustaining  center of prominence and repute in the region.

Mission

To focus on various applied research programs, evaluation of implementation of various schemes, policies, and upgradation of skills of the personnel of the forest department in order to realize the vision of SFRI and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the sector.

Goals

To conduct study and research on:

a. Conservation of forests, wildlife and ecosystem services

b. Enhancement of productivity of natural forests ,plantations, and trees outside forests to meet the requirement of local communities and industries

c. Efficient and sustainable utilization of biodiversity and forest resources.

d. Climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Thrust Areas:

A. Forestry

  1. Multilocational cum provenance trials of important forestry and bamboo species in different forest divisions of Madhya Pradesh.

  2. Collection and Ex–situ conservation of medicinal and aromatic plants in Gene-bank of SFRI, Jabalpur and their management.

  3. Conservation of Boabab tree (Adensonia digitata) through development and extension of it’s nursery, plantation and conservation techniques in Dhar District of Madhya Pradesh.

  4. Molecular characterization, authentication, and multiplication of elite genotype of Boswellia serrata (traina & planch) - with special reference to Madhya Pradesh.

  5. Periodic observations in preservation plots established in different forest types of Madhya Pradesh.

  6. Preparation of quality planting material of RET and other important species.

  7. Periodic measurement of sample plots laid out in different forest areas of Madhya Pradesh.

  8. Study based on growth of sample plots of Teak, Sal and other species laid out in different forest areas of Madhya Pradesh.

  9. Strengthening of Market Information centres for dissemination of Market Analysis of Minor Forest Produce in different agro-climatic zones of Madhya Pradesh.

  10. Standardization of Propagation technology for production of quality seedling of Boswellia serrata, Buchanania lanzan and Shorea robusta.

  11. Standardization of species specific root trainer sizes and potting mixes of five important wild medicinal tree species.

  12. Identification of seed stands for establishment of Seed Production Area of Anjan, Aonla, Bija, Haldu and Khamer.

  13. Identification of seed stands for establishment of Seed Production Area of Teak.

  14. अनुसंधान एवं विस्तार रोपणियों का श्रेणीकरण, मूल्यांकन एवं मान्यता का आँकलन।

  15. A Scientific Study on Ecological Impacts and sustainability of Aerial Firefighting in Forests of South Panna Division.

  16. मध्यप्रदेश के विभिन्न कृषि-जलवायु क्षेत्रों में कृषि-वानिकी मॉडल्स की सफलता एवं असफलता के कारकों का विश्लेषण।

  17. वन विभाग म.प्र. द्वारा विभिन्न योजनाओं के अंतर्गत वर्ष 2015-16 में किये गये वृक्षारोपणों का अनुश्रवण एवं मूल्यांकन।

B. Wildlife        

  1. Ecology of  Indian Wolf (Canis lupus pallipes) and it’s conservation implication in Nauradehi Wildlife Division, Madhya Pradesh

  2. Estimation of Prey Population, Abundance and Dynamics in Madhya Pradesh

  3. Maintenance of Monitoring and Evaluation Facilities and Database of Predators Prey in Madhya Pradesh.

  4. Study project on wild elephant habitat use and mitigation measures to minimize man-elephant conflict: With special reference to Sanjay-Bandhavgarh habitat linkage of central highlands landscape.

Major research contributions

The institute undertakes need-based forestry research programmes of the state and plays a dynamic role to address various forestry management problems. Some of the important research contributions during the year are mentioned below:

  1. Genetic diversity assessment using molecular markers for elite identification of existing candidate plus trees of Teak (Tectona grandis) of Madhya Pradesh.

  2. Model Ravine Reclamation Plan Through Plantation in Ravine Land of Morena District.

  3. Comparative study of MP Teak Timber and Imported Teak Timber

  4. Network Project on Conservation of  Lac Insect Genetic Resources

  5. Assessment of Impact of Forest Fire on Vegetation of Madhya Pradesh.           

  6. Assessment of Impact of Forest Fire on Invasive Plant Species of Madhya Pradesh.  

  7. Assessment of Impact of Forest Fire on Fauna of Madhya Pradesh

  8. Criteria for laying fire lines and their effective width.

  9. जंगल की आग का मृदा संरचना एवं मृदा नमी पर प्रभाव।

  10. वन गतिविधियों के मूल्यांकन में संयुक्त वन प्रबंधन समितियों (JFMc) की भूमिका का विश्लेषण, विशेष रूप से वन अग्नि प्रबंधन पर ध्यान केंद्रित करते हुए।

  11. Estimation of Tiger Occupancy under the project titled - AITE-2022 Evaluation of Wild Animals Population and Habitat in Madhya Pradesh.

  12. ग्रीन इंडिया मिशन, म.प्र. द्वारा विभिन्न वन विकास अभिकरणों में वर्ष 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 में कॉम्पोनेन्ट A के विभिन्न सब मिशन अंतर्गत वृक्षारोपण कार्यो एवं कॉम्पोनेन्ट B सपोर्ट एक्टिविटी के कार्यो का अनुश्रवण मूल्यांकन एवं प्रोजेक्ट इम्पैक्ट असेसमेंट (पी.आई.ए.)।

Transfer of Technology

  1. Scientific method of Lac cultivation.

  2. Training on concept of Soil Moisture Conservation and its Importance in forestry.

  3. सूक्ष्म प्रबंध योजना निर्माण हेतु प्रशिक्षण कार्यक्रम।

  4. Training cum awareness and orientation programmes regarding forestry research for the newly recruited trainee forest rangers and forest guards and students from various universities. 

  5. Participation in exhibitions and fairs.

  6. Hands on experiment on kusmi lac cultivation in Bichhiya village  of Umaria Forest Division of Madhya Pradesh

  7. Organization of hand on training programme and internship on Biotechnology for University and College students under new education policy

  8. AITE-2026 Training and data submission

    Environmental Impact Studies

  1. Assessment of floral and faunal bio-diversities and preparation of suitable Wildlife Conservation Plan in respect to construction of Sitapur-Hanumana Micro Irrigation Project

  2. Assessment of floral and faunal diversity and preparation of wildlife passage plan on the proposed construction of 3rd railway line for the section of Itarsi- Nagpur under Narmadapuram and Betul Districts