Silviculture
About the Division
Silviculture and Forest Management (SFM) Division has been working towards the goal of improved productivity of selected species, quality of planting stock and conservation of germplasm. The Division works on the improvement of planting stock both through traditional and biotechnological methods. The Division strives for improvement in quality of seed through establishment of Seed Production Areas, Seedling Seed Orchards and Clonal Seed Orchards. The Division establishes Vegetative Multiplication Gardens as a source of genetically improved clonal planting material.The Division has developed Modern Nursery Practices and Macropropagation Protocols for the important tree and bamboo species. Biotechnological tools are employed for the development/refinement of protocols for the rapid and mass production of clonal planting material of plus trees/clone/superior genotypes for clonal forestry. Molecular marker based studies are carried out to access genetic fidelity of micropropagated plants. Seed handling and storage studies are focused on important tree species. Agroforestry models are being developed on sandal and bamboo species for validation and wider adoption.
Mandate
Silviculture & Forest Management
Resource assessment and sustainable management of important forest species
Nursery and plantation technologies of important forest and ToF species
Seed technology (collection, processing, viability, storage, certification germination) of forestry species
Management and control of weeds & invasive species
Forest economics and Biometrics.
Wood and non-wood based forest industries in relation to raw material supply, including demand, supply and marketing of forestry/Tof produce
Wood and non-wood based forest industries in relation to raw material supply, including demand, supply and marketing of forestry/Tof produce
Research and technical support for agroforestry/ ToF- practices and model development
Conservation, propagation and sustainable harvest of lesser known tree species
Establishment/ revival of preservation and sample plots for long-term observational studies on growth and impact of climate
Appropriate cultivation, harvesting and post-harvest techniques of important NTFPS
Research and knowledge management on forest fires
Other related contemporary forestry issues
Genetics & Tree Improvement
Genetic improvement for enhancement of productivity and quality of forest and commercially important tree species.
Developing breeding and production populations through provenance, progeny, and clonal trials.
Exploration, in-situ and ex-situ conservation of forest germplasm, recovery of endangered species through biotechnological interventions
Genetic variability in traits of economic importance and genetic diversity in populations.
Biotechnological tools for genetic improvement of trees of commercial importance
Plant physiology aspects of forestry species
Research Activities
Research on Sandalwood
Planting Stock Improvement
Modern nursery practices
Macropropagation of Bamboo species
Micropropogation of Sandalwood and Bamboo Species
DNA Barcoding for Species Identification
Germplasm Bank
Seed Studies
Field Trials
Agroforestry
Studies on Climate Change
Bio-diversity Conservation
Dendrochronology
Services Rendered
Sl No
Name of the Test
Charges
1
Provide information to end users for raising of quality sandalwood seedlings in nursery and establishment of plantations of sandalwood and bamboo.
2
Supply of quality seeds and seedlings of Sandalwood, Rosewood, Mahogany, Bamboo etc.
3
Hands on training on Nursery Techniques (Sandalwood, Bamboo, Rosewood, Mahogany), Molecular Biology Techniques and Bamboo Microprogation
4
Estimation of Heartwood in standing Trees using Electric Resistance Tomography (ERT)
5
Supply of In vitro starter cultures of different Bamboo species
6
Project work for UG and PG Students.
Consultancies
1
Consultancies for routine matters at headquarter Scientist Supporting staff
Rs. 5,000/- per day
Rs. 1,000/- per day
* The testing charges can be paid either in 'CASH' or through 'Demand Draft' drawn in favour of the
DIRECTOR, INSTITUTE OF WOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, payable at BANGALORE.
The amount can also be paid in the bank as per following details
Account Holder's Name: Director
Bank Name & Branch: Union Bank of India, Malleshwaram 11th Cross, Bangalore
Account Number: 392002010004883
IFS Code: UBIN0539201
The copy of receipt from Bank should be sent to the Director, Institute of Wood Science & Technology, Malleshwaram
along with testing requisition letter and samples.
Facilities & Equipments
The division has the following facilities and expertise for rendering services to user industry and Government and non-government organisations:
Tissue Culture Laboratory
Molecular Biology Laboratory
Seed Technology Laboratory
Mist Chambers
Electric Resistance Tomography (ERT)
Germplasm Bank and Field Station
Research & Support Staff
Sl No
Name
Designation
4
Dr. H.R. Prabuddha
Conservator of Forest
10
Smt. K. Gayathri Devi
Assistant Chief Technical Officer
11
Smt. Mamata Ravindra
Senior Technical Officer
12
Sri. R. Nagaraj
Technical Officer
13
Kum. Almas Khannam
Technical Officer
14
Smt. C.N. Sreedevi
Senior Technician
15
Sri. L. Manjunatha
Senior Technician
16
Sri. M. Prashanth
Technician
17
Kum. J. Sushmitha
Technician
18
Sri. K. Arief
MTS
19
Sri. Bande Nawaz
MTS
Ph.D. Scholars
Sl No
Name
1
Sri. S.M. Balakrishna
2
Sri. Rahul Pradhan
3
Kum. Akhila Pinnuri
4
Kum. Anila M. Sunny
5
Kum. Anamika Harshvardhan
6
Sri. A.G. Kartik
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IWST, Bengaluru
The Government of Mysore had set up a Forest Research Laboratory (FRL) at Bangalore in 1938. In the initial years, work was carried out mainly on properties and uses of different timber species.!
