भावाअशिप - वन आनुवंशिकी एवं वृक्ष प्रजनन संस्थान, कोयम्बटूर
ICFRE - Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding, Coimbatore
Rain Forest Research Institute, Jorhat
      
Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding, Coimbatore
Latest Announcements

List of provisionally selected and waiting list candidates for the post of Technical Assistant vide Advertisement No.IFGTB/02/2022 Dt. 13.10.2022 at ICFRE-IFGTB, Coimbatore. ||  List of provisionally selected and waiting list candidates for the post of Multi Tasking Staff vide Advertisement No.IFGTB/02/2022 Dt. 13.10.2022 at ICFRE-IFGTB, Coimbatore. ||  List of provisionally selected and waiting list candidates for the post of Lower Division Clerk vide Advertisement No.IFGTB/02/2022 Dt. 13.10.2022 at ICFRE-IFGTB, Coimbatore. ||  A report on the celebrations of the "International Day of Forests 2023" organized by EIACP PC of ICFRE-IFGTB. ||  A report on Hindi Workshop 2023 held on 14 March 2023 at ICFRE-IFGTB, Coimbatore ||  A report on one day training on “Agroforestry Models” at VVK, Thalamalai organized by ICFRE-IFGTB, Coimbatore on 02nd March 2023. ||  A report on “International Women’s Day Celebrations” event conducted by Internal Complaints Committee-IFGTB on 07th March 2023 at ICFRE-IFGTB, Coimbatore. ||  A report on the "One day technology demonstration of Casuarina Windbreak clones & popularization of TreeGenie mobile app held on 08.03.2023 at Vanavarayar Institute of Agriculture, Pollachi organized by IFGTB, Coimbatore. ||  A report on one day Field Exposure on “Biodiversity and Nature walk” under PRAKRITI organized by ICFRE-IFGTB, Coimbatore. ||  A report on one day lecture program on Basics of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry under PRAKRITI for the school students on 16.02.2023 organized by IFGTB, Coimbatore. ||  List of shortlisted candidates for Document verification to the post of Technical Assistant (Agriculture) on 14th March 2023 at 10 AM based on the written examination held on 11.02.2023. ||  List of shortlisted candidates for Document verification to the post of Multi Tasking Staff on 13th March 2023 at 10 AM based on the written examination held on 04.02.2023. ||  List of shortlisted candidates for further Document verification and Skill test to the post of Lower Division Clerk (LDC) on 10th March 2023  ||  

Mandate & Thrust Areas

 

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To undertake and promote forestry research, education and extension, leading to scientific and sustainable management of forest resources.

2.

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.

3.

To carry out research and extension in forestry with focus on development of new varieties, management and silvicultural techniques to maximize productivity of natural and planted forests under different ecological considerations and changing environment, especially through scientific breeding programmes, biotechnological interventions and silvicultural applications.

4.

To develop and manage Forest Genetic Resources (FGR) for conservation and sustainable utilization.

5.

To undertake research for development of mitigation and adaptation strategies in forestry sector to meet the challenges of climate change.

6.

To undertake biodiversity and ecological assessments for development of site specific conservation strategies, restoration and rehabilitation of degraded and fragile eco-systems.

7.

To carry out research for development of eco-friendly products for various applications through bioprospecting for sustainable use of forest resources.

8.

To develop extension strategies to increase the accessibility and affordability of improved varieties and other products and conduct socio-economic studies including market research, economic valuation and other related aspects.

9.

To undertake research and knowledge management on various aspects of forests, viz., Forest soils, Invasive species, Forest fires, Insect pests and diseases and restoration and rehabilitation of degraded and fragile ecosystems.

10.

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

11.

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

12.

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