Forest Ecology & Climate Change Division

Introduction
The Forest Ecology and Climate Change Division has undertaken a lot of works in the past years in the field of ecological restoration and rehabilitation of mining areas and other stressed areas in the Eastern Region. The Division has worked particularly in the area of ​​rehabilitation of mine waste dumps, wastelands and salt affected and waterlogged lands through research projects and training.

Research mandate of the Division:

Assessment and conservation of biodiversity

Economic restoration and rehabilitation of mined areas and other stressed areas

Soil-vegetation interactions for ecosystem productivity

Recycling of wastes for improving soil health

Optimization effects of nutrient use in forestry

Documentation of traditional knowledge for natural resource management

Divisional Team

Dr. Sharad Tiwari, Scientist-G

Shri Anshuman Das, Scientist-C

Dr. Babli Singh, Scientist-B

Dr. Shambhu Nath Mishra, Chief Technical Officer

Shri Rajeev Ranjan, Technical Officer

Shri Satish Kumar, Technical Officer

Shri Rakesh Kumar, Technical Officer

Shri Umesh Yadav, Senior Technician

Shri Jeetu Tirkey, Technical Assistant

For more information please contact:

Dr. Sharad Tiwari, Scientist-G

Division Head
Forest Ecology and Land Management Division
Institute of Forest Productivity,
NH 23, Lalgutwa, Ranchi, Jharkhand 835303.
Phone: 0651-2526143