The Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) is an independent body under the Ministry of Environment and Forests of the Government of India. The Council is the apex body in the national research system in the area of forestry.Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education has numerous responsibilities which include the development of holistic forestry research through a well-organized system of coordinated research, education and extension in all areas of forestry.

Aim of the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE)

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Scientific management of forest cover, tree improvement and forestry productivity through scientific and biotechnological research
Bio-remediation of degraded land
Efficient and optimum utilization of forest produce
Forest based value addition
Maintenance of biodiversity
Creation of effective agro-forestry models for various agro-ecological zones
Policy research
Appraisal of environmental impact
Integrated management of pests and disease.

There are 8 institutes and 3 centers under the exclusive control and supervision of the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) in Dehradun.

rest Research Institute at Dehradun

Himalayan Forest Research Institute at Shimla

Tropical Forest Research Institute at Jabalpur

Institute of Wood Science and Technology at Bangalore

Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding at Coimbatore

Arid Forest Research Institute at Jodhpur

Rain Forest Research Institute at Jorhat

Institute of Forest Productivity at Ranchi

Center for Social Forestry and Eco-Rehabilitation at Allahabad

Center for Resource Development at Chhindwara

Forest Research Center at Hyderabad

The Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) is the apex body of forest-based research work and activities, aimed at a skillful management and regeneration of the natural resources of India.

Last Updated on 14 March 2013

Education Institutes in Dehradun