State Forest Research Institute Jabalpur | MPSFRI

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:

Conservation of forests, wildlife and ecosystem services
Enhancement of productivity of natural forests ,plantations, and trees outside forests to meet the requirement of local communities and industries
Efficient and sustainable utilization of biodiversity and forest resources.
Climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Thrust Areas:

A. Forestry

Genetic diversity assessment using molecular markers for elite identification of existing candidate plus trees of Teak (Tectona grandis) of Madhya Pradesh.
Multilocational cum provenance trials of important forestry and bamboo species in different forest divisions of Madhya Pradesh.
Collection and Ex–situ conservation of medicinal and aromatic plants in Gene-bank of SFRI, Jabalpur and their management.
Conservation of Boabab tree (Adensonia digitata) through development and extension of it’s nursery, plantation and conservation techniques in Dhar District of Madhya Pradesh.
Molecular characterization, authentication, and multiplication of elite genotype of Boswelliaserrata (traina & planch) - with special reference to Madhya Pradesh.
Periodic measurement of sample plots laid out in different forest areas of Madhya Pradesh.
Study based on growth of sample plots of Teak, Sal and other species laid out in different forest areas of Madhya Pradesh.
Strengthening of Market Information centres for dissemination of Market Analysis of Minor Forest Produce in different agro-climatic zones of Madhya Pradesh.
Standardization of Propagation technology for production of quality seedling of Boswellia serrata, Buchanania lanzan and Shorea robusta.
Standardization of species specific root trainer sizes and potting mixes of five important wild medicinal tree species.
Comparative study of MP Teak Timber and Imported Teak Timber.
Developing A New Danger Rating System.
Criteria for laying fire lines and their effective width.
Assessment of impact of fire on vegetation, invasive plants and forest fauna of Madhya Pradesh.
Model Ravine reclamation plan through plantation in Ravine lands of Morena district.
A Scientific Study on Ecological Impacts and sustainability of Aerial Firefighting in Forests of South Panna Division.
जंगल की आग का मृदा संरचना एवं मृदा नमी पर प्रभाव।
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।
मध्यप्रदेश के विभिन्न कृषि-जलवायु क्षेत्रों में कृषि-वानिकी मॉडल्स की सफलता एवं असफलता के कारकों का विश्लेषण।
वन विभाग म.प्र. द्वारा विभिन्न योजनाओं के अंतर्गत वर्ष 2015-16 में किये गये वृक्षारोपणों का अनुश्रवण एवं मूल्यांकन।
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.)।

B. Wildlife

Ecology of Indian Wolf (Canis lupus pallipes) and it’s conservation implication in Nauradehi Wildlife Division, Madhya Pradesh
Network Project on Conservation of Lac Insect Genetic Resources
Estimation of Prey Population, Abundance and Dynamics in Madhya Pradesh
Maintenance of Monitoring and Evaluation Facilities and Database of Predators Prey in Madhya Pradesh.
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:

Study on tiger presence and their dispersal movements in Ratapani-Kheoni landscape of Vindhya Range.
Germplasm evaluation and standardization of propagation technology for production of quality planting stock of medicinally important species viz. Anogeissus latifolia & Commiphora wightii.
पश्चिमी मध्यप्रदेश के मालवा का पठार कृषि-जलवायु प्रक्षेत्र (क्षेत्रीय वन वृत्त, उज्जैन) के अंतर्गत कृषक समृद्धि योजना द्वारा कृषि वानिकी के तहत् निजी भूमि के रोपण एवं वर्तमान कृषि वानिकी मॉडल का अध्ययन।
मध्यप्रदेश में महुआ फूल एवं अचार गुठली के उत्पादन/संग्रहण मात्रा का आँकलन।
अन्तर्राष्ट्रीय जैवविविधता दिवस-2024 के अवसर पर जैवविविधता संरक्षण के प्रति जागरूकता कार्यक्रम।
म.प्र. जल निगम मर्यादित द्वारा क्रियान्वित बैढन-2, ग्रामीण समूह, चितरंगी ब्लॉक, जिला सिंगरौली, मध्यप्रदेश के जल प्रदाय योजना के अंतर्गत वन्यप्राणियों/बायोडायवर्सिटी पर पड़ने वाले प्रभाव का अध्ययन।

Transfer of Technology

Training programme on “Logging and Timber grading skill up-gradation”
Scientific method of Lac cultivation.
Training on concept of Soil Moisture Conservation and its Importance in forestry.
सूक्ष्म प्रबंध योजना निर्माण हेतु प्रशिक्षण कार्यक्रम।
वृक्षारोपण करने की तकनीक पर दो दिवसीय प्रशिक्षण-सह-कार्यशाला का आयोजन।
Training cum awareness and orientation programmes regarding forestry research for the newly recruited trainee forest rangers and forest guards and students from various universities.
Participation in exhibitions and fairs.
Hands on experiment on kusmi lac cultivation in Bichhiya village of Umaria Forest Division of Madhya Pradesh

Environmental Impact Studies

Preparation of Phytosociological study of main species in and around upto5km. the Manganese bearing area at Balaghat , M.P.
Baseline data generation work of Flora Fauna studies for preparation of EIA EMP Report for the three opencast coal mining projects of M/S Northern Coalfields Limited, Singrauli, M.P.

Mission and Goal

Vision

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

Conservation of forests, wildlife and ecosystem services

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

Efficient and sustainable utilization of biodiversity and forest resources.

Climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Thrust Areas:

A. Forestry

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Comparative study of MP Teak Timber and Imported Teak Timber.

Developing A New Danger Rating System.

Criteria for laying fire lines and their effective width.

Assessment of impact of fire on vegetation, invasive plants and forest fauna of Madhya Pradesh.

Model Ravine reclamation plan through plantation in Ravine lands of Morena district.

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

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

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

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

B. Wildlife

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

Network Project on Conservation of Lac Insect Genetic Resources

Estimation of Prey Population, Abundance and Dynamics in Madhya Pradesh

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

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:

Study on tiger presence and their dispersal movements in Ratapani-Kheoni landscape of Vindhya Range.

Germplasm evaluation and standardization of propagation technology for production of quality planting stock of medicinally important species viz. Anogeissus latifolia & Commiphora wightii.

मध्यप्रदेश में महुआ फूल एवं अचार गुठली के उत्पादन/संग्रहण मात्रा का आँकलन।

अन्तर्राष्ट्रीय जैवविविधता दिवस-2024 के अवसर पर जैवविविधता संरक्षण के प्रति जागरूकता कार्यक्रम।

Transfer of Technology

Training programme on “Logging and Timber grading skill up-gradation”

Scientific method of Lac cultivation.

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

सूक्ष्म प्रबंध योजना निर्माण हेतु प्रशिक्षण कार्यक्रम।

वृक्षारोपण करने की तकनीक पर दो दिवसीय प्रशिक्षण-सह-कार्यशाला का आयोजन।

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

Participation in exhibitions and fairs.

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

Environmental Impact Studies

Preparation of Phytosociological study of main species in and around upto5km. the Manganese bearing area at Balaghat , M.P.

Baseline data generation work of Flora Fauna studies for preparation of EIA EMP Report for the three opencast coal mining projects of M/S Northern Coalfields Limited, Singrauli, M.P.