Implementation of Forest Genetic Resource Management Network (FGRMN) programme in the country in collaboration with State Forest Departments and Universities.
Prioritization of tree and woody climbers based on economic, environmental and societal value for FGR Conservation.
Documentation of FGRs, mapping the resources and ecological modeling.
Characterization and evaluation of FGRs through morphological and molecular traits.
In situ conservation through regeneration studies for species that can adapt only to natural habitat and cannot be stored as seeds or maintained as plants outside the original habitat.
Ex-situ conservation in the form of seed gene bank maintained at -20 for long term storage of orthodox seeds.
Ex-situ conservation in the form of Field gene bank for species that are difficult for long term storage and those with high prospects for tree improvement.
Maintain & update Data Base Management System (DBMS) – VAN VISTARA for Forest Genetic Resources.
Conduct Training to IFS officers, Forest officials of SFDs. Scientists and Research staffs of ICFRE Institutes on Forest Genetic Resource Management, Conservation Documentation and Characterization.
Strengthening the networking of the research institutions, forest departments to establish National Bureau of Forest Genetic Resources.
Implementation of National Programme on Conservation and Development of FGRs funded by CAMPA-MoEF&CC and act as Nodal Centre and Centre of Excellence for South India.
Introductory trails of non-native bamboo species; In situ conservation of bamboos in Bambusetums.
