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

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.