Forest Research

Report of the visit of Indian Delegation to China for cooperation in forestry matters between India and China

India and China have agreed to enhance cooperation in the forestry sector. Following a visit of an Indian delegation to China in April, which focused on Afforestation and Plantation Technology, Remote Sensing and Research & Training, a broad programme of collaboration was identified.

Publication Date:

01/04/2010

Source: Ministry of Environment and Forests

Tags:

Forests, Forest Resources, Forest Management, Forest Research, Afforestation, Remote Sensing, China, India, Ministry of Environment and Forests, New Delhi

Forests

Kusmi lac cultivation on Prosopis Juliflora (Ganda Bawel) in Gujarat

Prosopis juliflora, a native of South to Central America, was introduced in India (Rajasthan) to combat desertification of Thar during early 20th century. Presently, this species is a most vigorously spreading plant species in the arid zone covering neutral alkaline and saline soil and has invaded most part of the state.

Publication Date:

01/03/2010

Author(s): Y. D. Mishra, Bangali Baboo, H.S. Singh & et al

Source: Indian Forester

Vol:

136

Issue:

3

pp:

393

Tags:

Forests, Wastelands, Wasteland Development, Forest Research, Minor Forest Produce, Gujarat, Indian Forester, Y. D. Mishra, Bangali Baboo, H.S. Singh & et al

Forests

Let scientists decide what is good for us, says environment minister

"I AM a strong supporter of science. But just because somebody says Bt brinjal is good, we need not run after it. Let our own scientists, farmers and political leaders decide what is good for our country," said Union Minis- ter of State for Environment and Forests Jairam Ramesh, here on Thursday.

Publication Date:

19/02/2010

Source: New Indian Express (Chennai)

Tags:

Forests, Plant Breeding, GM Crops, Forest Research, Trees, Scientists, Ministry Of Environment And Forests (MOEF)

Forests

Bureau of Forest Genetics to be set up at Dehra Dun

CHENNAI: A new National Bureau of Forest Genetics is to be established in Dehra Dun under the Indian Council for Forest Research and Education to help protect India

Publication Date:

18/02/2010

Source: Hindu (New Delhi)

Tags:

Forests, Forest Resources, Forest Research, Ministry Of Environment And Forests (MOEF), Uttaranchal (Uttarakhand), Dehradun (D)

Forests

Rajasthan state forest policy 2010

The aim of this forest policy is environmental stability and ecological security through increasing vegetal cover which will lead to reduction in soil erosion and consequently dust particle in upper stratosphere. The reduction in stratospheric temperature is likely to increase the possibility of rains.

Publication Date:

01/02/2010

Source: Government of Rajasthan

Tags:

Deserts, Land Degradation, Forest Management, Forest Policy, Forest Conservation, Forest Research, Afforestation, Joint Forest Management (JFM), Wildlife, Biodiversity Conservation, Public Participation, India, Rajasthan, Jaipur, Government of Rajasthan, Forests

Forests

City to get tissue-culture lab for more green cover

Mumbai The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation is planning to set up its first tissue culture laboratory to grow plants scientifically. According to the BMC

Publication Date:

08/12/2009

Source: Indian Express (Mumbai)

Tags:

Forests, Forest Research, Trees, Maharashtra, Mumbai

Forests

Orchid farming in canopy forests stressed

The first public lecture of the 5th International Canopy Conference, 2009 dwelt on the canopy forest and life on tree tops, here on Tuesday.

Publication Date:

28/10/2009

Source: Deccan Herald (Bangalore)

Tags:

Forests, Forest Research, Orchid

Biodiversity

CM seeks mangrove research centre in Orissa

BHUBANESWAR: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today said that a national institute of mangrove research (NIMR) should be established in the State considering the largest diversity of mangrove forests in Orissa.

Publication Date:

19/08/2009

Source: New Indian Express (Bhubaneswar)

Tags:

Mangroves, Coastal Development, Forest Research, Biodiversity, Research, Orissa (Odisha), Bhubaneswar

Forests

Nursing China's ailing forests back to health

In sections of southern China, villagers and local governments conspire to transform vibrant forests into plantations for money-spinners such as eucalyptus, rubber, and oil palm. Yet forests cover only about 18% of China's landmass, and timber yield and quality are lower than in many other places.

Publication Date:

31/07/2009

Author(s): Richard Stone

Source: Science

Vol:

325

Issue:

5940

pp:

556

Tags:

Forests, Forest Conservation, Forest Research, Deforestation, China