Invited Commentary | Published: 07 January 2021

Recent Trends in Forestry Research and Priorities for the Next Decade in India

Alind Rastogi

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 43 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 1-9 | 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2021-P66MX3 | Cite this article

Abstract

In India, forest management has ushered a change process for forestry development administrators. Sustainability, productivity and adaptability are the core issues to be addressed. The corporate revitalisation is required for the effective institutionalisation of governance. It may be attained through better coordination, commitment and new competencies. The newer capacities and competencies need the research support. The required research support does not relate to only silviculture but related dimensions of social change process. The scope of silviculture research has undergone a change where the researcher has to look beyond timber. The current communication focuses upon newer silvicultural dimensions such as associated action research, market research, social and policy research to be probed. The research structures need to be strengthened and the research information management group (RIMG) in each state may be formed for effective dissemination of research results. The paper calls for immediate research support systems for effective governance with the forest departments. 

Keywords

Agroforestry, Climate change proofing, Forest productivity, Participatory forestry research, Research information management

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Rastogi, A., 2020. Recent Trends in Forestry Research and Priorities for the Next Decade in India. Indian Journal of Forestry, 43(1), pp.1-9. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2021-P66MX3

Publication History

Manuscript Received on 15 March 2020

Manuscript Revised on 13 May 2020

Manuscript Accepted on 22 May 2020

Manuscript Published on 07 January 2021

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