Centre for Forestry, Ecology and Wildlife

 

To become a centre of excellence in the field of forestry ecology and wildlife through improving the conservation of forests, biodiversity, regeneration status, identification of elite accessions and populations of important forest species through molecular research studies for multi-locational trials.

 

Objectives:  

1. To carryout research relevant to DNA barcoding system, ecosystem services, biodiversity conservation in forestry.

2. To conduct research on the endangered species, invasive species, medicinal plants and wildlife to help their conservation and to develop molecular level database for their accurate identification.

 

Ongoing Projects:

 

Name of the Project

Principle Investigator

Fireflies: The glowing jewels of the wild

 Dr. A K Chakravarthy

Impact Assessment of Downhill Pipe Conveyor on Ambient Environment first year

Sri. T. Balachandra

Impact Assessment of Downhill Pipe Conveyor on Ambient Environment second year

Sri. T. Balachandra

Pace of recovery after single incident forest fire

Ms. Vrinda Upadhyaya

On the strategies for conservation of Estuaries in coastal Karnataka in the context of climate change

Dr. Surya Adoor

 

Completed Project:

 

Name of the Project

Principle Investigator

Assessment of Grazing Forest Ecosystem Service in Karnataka

Sri. T. Balachandra

Rejuvenation of Chitravati River A study of the river catchment in Karnataka

Sri. T. Balachandra

Evaluation of the impacts of increased timing of the operation of the Main pipe Conveyor from Nandhihalli yard to JSW Plant on wildlife

Sri. T. Balachandra

An Assesement of Wood Availability in Karnataka

Sri. T. Balachandra

Wood for Handicrafts in Karnataka_livelihood & job creation

Sri. T. Balachandra

 

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