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Forest Research Centre for Eco-Rehabilitation, Prayagraj

Introduction:

Forest Research Centre for Eco-Rehabilitation, Prayagraj is a premier forestry research institution which aims to nurture professional excellence in the field of agroforestry and eco-rehabilitation. It was established in the year 1992, as an advanced Centre of F.R.I. under the umbrella of Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, Dehra Dun, which is an autonomous council of Union Government of India Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, New Delhi.

The area of operations of FRC-ER includes three agro climatic zones (viz. Middle Gangetic Plains-IV; UpparGangetic Plains-V and Central Plateau and Hills-VIII) in Uttar Pradesh encompassing varied topography and environmental scenario in flood prone Saryu par area and Ghagra-Ganga Doab, Tarai zone adjoining Himalaya tract, forested and mineral rich Vindhyan formations and gently sloping uplands of Bundelkhand.

 

Mandate of Division:

  • To undertake focused research on rehabilitation of degraded ecosystems and difficult /stress sites and promotion of Agro-forestry.
  • To disseminate available technologies/processes/tools to user groups for conservation and sustainable use of forest resources.
  • To support the lead institute in research education and extension in the area of jurisdiction.

 

Activities:

Ongoing research projects
S. No. Name of project PI name Designation Project duration Project Members Name Funding Agency
1. All India Coordinated Project for Genetic Improvement of Meliacomposita Wild. Dr. Kumud Dubey Scientist -E 2018-2022 ICFRE
2. Assessment of Suitable Species/Clones of Eucalyptus for Promotion of Agro forestry in Eastern U. P. Dr.Anubha Srivastav Scientist -D 2016-2019 Dr.Anita Tomar

Sh. Alok Yadav

ICFRE
3. Development of Gmelina arborea and Emblica officinalis based agroforestry models on degraded lands in Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh Dr. Anubha Srivatav Scientist -D 2017-2020 ICFRE
4. Poplar based Agro forestry in Eastern UP Dr. Anita Tomar Scientist -F 2017-2020 Dr. Anubha Srivatav U.P. Council of Science & Technology, Lucknow
5. Introduction of Agro forestry Technologies in Eastern  Plain region of Uttar Pradesh for Development and Sustainability Dr.Anubha Srivastav Scientist -D 2018-2021 U.P. Council of Science & Technology, Lucknow
6. High density plantation management for assessment of wood properties of coppiced material (Part project of FRI, Dehradun) Dr. Anita Tomar Scientist -F 2018-2021 ICFRE
Completed Projects
1. Evaluation of Indigenous Tree Species for Reclamation of Salt affected Lands in agro-climatic zones of Eastern Uttar Pradesh. Sh. Alok Yadav Scientist -E 2017-2020 Dr.Anita Tomar,
Dr. Anubha Srivastav
ICFRE
2. Socio economic Impact study on mining and mining policies on Livelihoods of local population in Vindhyan Region of U.P Dr. Kumud Dubey Scientist -E Completed in 2017 Dr. Anubha Srivatav NITI Aayog
3. Development of Melia dubia based agroforestry system for different agro-climatic zones of eastern Uttar Pradesh Dr.Kumud Dubey Scientist -E Completed in April ‘2017 Dr. Anubha Srivatav UPCAR
4. Restoration of   Sand Stone Mining Area of  Vindhyan Region   through Microbial Technology Dr.Kumud Dubey Scientist -E Completed in March 2017 ICFRE

 

Other Activities-

  • Development of suitable technological packages for afforestation of stress sites.
  • Development and demonstration of site-specific social, farm and agro forestry models to ensure enhanced and sustained productivity.
  • Standardization of nursery techniques and seed technology of some lesser known plants.
  • Development of suitable technological packages for restoration of degraded forests.
  • Research related to plantation management of priority tree species.
  • Eucalyptus, Poplar and Melia dubia based agroforestry in eastern U.P.

News and events:

Forestry based inter-school competitions , Brain storming session, Van mahotsav, World Environment Day , Biodiversity Day , Maha Kumbh Mela,  Kumbh Mela, Kisan melas, Industrial training , consultancy meeting

People:

S. No. Name Designation Photo Tel. No Email
 1. Dr. Sanjay Singh Head, FRC-ER +91-9430366286 dir_csfer@icfre.org
2. Dr. Kumud Dubey Scientist E   +91-9415214010 dkumud_csfer@icfre.org
 3. Dr. Anita Tomar Scientist F +91-9412102281 anitatomar@icfre.org
 5. Dr. Alok Yadav Scientist E    +91-9411166881 yadava@icfre.org
 6. Dr. Anubha Srivastav Scientist D    +91-9451180868 anubhasri_csfer@icfre.org
 8. Dr. S. D. Shukla Senior Technical Officer +91-9454909090 shuklasd_csfer@icfre.org
 10. Sri Harish Kumar Lower Divisional Clerk +91-8949743752 harish@icfre.org

 

Office Contact no.:

Head , FRC-ER
Forest Research Centre for Eco-Rehabilitation, Prayagraj
(Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education)
3/1,Lajpat  Rai Road, New Katra, Allahabad-211002
INDIA
Phone: +91-0532-2440796 (O)
Fax: 0532-2440795

 

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