ARID FOREST RESEARCH INSTITUTE

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Arid Forest Research Institute, situated at Jodhpur in Rajasthan (India ) , is one of the institutes of the Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education ( ICFRE ) working under the Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt. of India. The Objective of the Institute is to carry out scientific research in forestry in order to provide technologies to increase the vegetative cover and to conserve the biodiversity in the hot arid and semi arid region of Rajasthan, Gujarat and Dadara & Nagar Haveli union territory. The Institute Campus covers 66 ha. of area on the New Pali Road, Jodhpur.
Thrust Areas of Research
To develop techniques for rain water harvesting in arid areas. To develop technology for afforestation on stress sites. Eco-stabilization of deserts with emphasis on sand dune fixation. To develop techniques for production of high quality planting material.	Provenance trial of important arid zone species. Studies on bio-fertilizers and biopesticides. Research on Non-Wood Forest Products of arid zone. Tree improvement through tissue culture & genetic engineering.

Whats New

	Inititiatives and Achievements of AFRI
	List of Publications from 2004 to 2010
	Proceeding of Pre Forestry Congress on Forests in Expanding Economy
	Minutes of the RAG meeting 2011
	Proceedings of IFC-2011
	Training on conserving natural resources for sustainable development in dry areas during 22nd - 23 rd February 2012 under SLEM programme
	Visit of Professor K.v.Gadow under Scientific Exchange Programme (5th January to 17th January 2012)
	Van Vigyan Kendra Trainings at AFRI, Jodhpur
	New Book released by ICFRE entiltled "Forestry in the service of Nation: ICFRE Technologies"
	Proceedings of SLEM Training Programme held at AFRI on 22-23 Feb 2012

Appointments & Tenders

	Renovation and Expansion of Tissue Culture Facility
	AMC of EPABX System and Wireless Phones
	Supply of Semi Skilled, Un Skilled Labourer for different works
	Repair and Maintenance of Electricity Facility
	Auction Notice for condemned Vehicles

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Directors's Message

ICFRE Institutes

Dr. V.K. Bahuguna

Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) has been implementing programmes aimed at holistic development of forestry research,

education and extension for sustainable management and development...