Himalayan Forest Research Institute Shimla/Projects

1.Project 1 : Comparative Studies on the Ecology of Degraded Forests viz.-a-viz. Relatively Undisturbed Forests in Different Eco-Climatic Zones of the Region.

Project 2 : Assessment of Conservation Status of Hill Bamboos (Nirgals), Collection of Germplasm from Various Eco-Climatic Zones in Sutlej Catchment Area Establishment of Germplasm Bank.

Project 3: Development of Suitable Models for Afforestation of Mined Areas.

Project 4: Standardization of Nursery Techniques of Five Dominant Species (Capparis spinosa, Ribes spp., Caragana spp.; Collutea spp. Cratagus spp of Cold Deserts.

Project 5: Comparative Studies on the Floristic Composition of Two Diversely Located Alpine Pastures.

Project 6: Studies on Plant Diversity of Renuka & Simbalwara Wildlife Sanctuaries of Himachal Pradesh.

Project 7: Development of Ecologically Viable and Socio-Economically Acceptable Integrated Model for Arresting Willow (Salix sp.) Mortality in Lahaul Valley of Himachal Pradesh .

Project 8: Introduction and performance trial of Paulownia species for agroforestry in different agro-climatic zones of Himachal Pradesh

Project 9 : Diagnostic survey & appraisal of existing agroforestry systems in mid and high hills of Himachal Pradesh

Project 10: Development of Model for Integrated Pest Management with special reference to Cedrus deodara

Project 11: Screening and selection of insect pest and disease resistant phenotypes / genotypes of Cedrus deodara, Pinus roxburghii and Dalbergia sissoo .

Project 12: Natural enemy complex of pest of five Quercus spp. in Himachal Pradesh.

Project 13: Planting stock Improvement : Improved technology for mass Production of quality planting stock of Dalbergia Sissoo .

Project 14: Standardization of nursery techniques for mass propagation of selected medicinal plant species

Project 15: Standardization of nursery techniques of raising quality seedlings of conifers and their broadleaved associates

Project 16: Standardization of methodology for collection of seed, its handling, storage and testing of seeds of important tree species

Project 17: Developing efficient methods for preparation of compost from different locally available raw materials in different eco-climatic zones

Project 18: Studies to evaluate impact of ban on green felling on regeneration of conifer species ( deodar)

Project 19: Planting Stock Improvement Programme in Cedrus deodara