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Establishing the Integrated Forest Fire

Management for Sustainable Management of

Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests in Central India

Project Proposal submitted to the

International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO), Japan

By

Ministry of Environment & ForestsGovernment of India

and

to be executed by

Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal (An Autonomous Organisation under the Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India)

Nehru Nagar, Post Box 357, Bhopal 462003 INDIAPhone: (91755) 775716, 775998; Fax: (91755) 772878e-mail: [email protected]; website: http://www.iifm.org


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For a lengthy proposal Abstract

form the Reference to authorization

Project Proposal to theInternational Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO)

Submitted by the Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India

PROJECT ABSTRACT

Title

Establishing the Integrated Forest Fire Management for Sustainable Management of

Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests in Central India

.1.1.1. Summary

The proposed project seeks to develop overall understanding of technical, administrativeand institutional framework of the forest fire management in Tropical Dry Deciduous

Forests of the Central India (Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra States). The insight

from the studies will be used for identification of the priority areas for the Integrated

Forest Fire Management (IFFM). The proposed research will help in establishing the

site-specific fire indices for the forest fire danger rating as well as identification of

suitable forest fire mitigation methods. The project also aims at evolving the detailed

forest fire policy and associated planning and implementing institutions at village,

division and the state levels. The project will have a number of capacity-building

programs for the frontline forest officials and community members, so that they can

implement IFFM in their area. The proposed IFFM extension package and the IFFMHandbook are intended to serve the extension needs of the IFFM program.

A series of reports, policy documents, training programs and extension material are the

expected outputs. The project is expected to improve the forest fire management

practices. The project is a combination of the field observation and the institution

building for the purpose of establishing IFFM in the project area.

Field

Forest Resources Management Forest Fire Management

Implementing agency

Indian Institute of Forest Management*, Nehru Nagar, Bhopal 462003 India (IIFM);

Phone: (91755) 775716; Fax: (91755) 772838; e-mail: [email protected]

(contact person: Dr. Vinay K. Sinha, Associate Professor; [email protected])

* An autonomous Institute of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India

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Duration

Thirty-six (36) months

Budget

Contributions expected respectively from (US$1.00 = Indian National Rupees 48.00):

a) ITTO US$ 519,798 INR 24,950,304

b) Government of India (includingIIFM & the state forest departments)

US$ 199,357 INR 9,569,136

Total US$ 719,155 INR 34,519,440

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Table of Contents

Page

Summary of the Proposal i

Core Team for the Project viPart I. Context 1

1. Origin 1

2. Sectoral Policies 1

3. Programmes and operational activities 2

Part II. The Project 3

1. Project Objectives 3

1.1 Development Objective 3

1.2 Specific Objectives 3

2. Project Justification 3

2.1. Problems to be addressed 32.2. Intended situation after project completion 4

2.3. Project Strategy 4

2.3.1. Reasons for selection 4

2.3.2. Lessons drawn from past evaluation 5

2.4. Target beneficiaries 5

2.5. Technical and scientific aspects 5

2.6. Economic aspects 6

2.7. Environmental aspects 6

2.8. Social and managerial aspects 6

2.9. Risks 7

3. Outputs 7

4. Activities 8

4A. Worksheet of inputs by activities 11

5. Logical framework worksheet 15

6. Work plan 30

7. Budget 35

7.1. Overall Project Budget by activities 35

7.2A. Consolidated yearly budget in US dollars 45

7.2B. Yearly project budget by source - ITTO (in US dollars) 47

7.2C. Yearly project budget by source - E-agency (in US dollars) 48

Part III. Operational arrangements 491. Management Structure 49

1.1. Project Team 49

1.2. Project Steering Committee 49

2. Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation 50

2.1. Project Monitoring 50

2.2. Project Completion Reports 50

2.3. Project Technical Reports 50

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2.4. Monitoring Reviews and Steering Committee's visits 50

2.5. Evaluation 50

3. Future operations and maintenance 50

Part IV. Tropical Timber framework 51

1. Compliance with ITTA 1994 objectives 51

2. Compliance with ITTO Action Plan 51

Annexes

A. Brief profile of executing agency 52

B1 Work Allotment Among the Key Staff 54

B2 Curriculum vitae of the key staff 55

C. Terms of reference 61

D. Endorsement letters 62

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PART I: CONTEXT STATEMENTOFPURPOSE

Title of the project: Establishing the Integrated Forest Fire Management for

Sustainable Management of Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests in Central

India

.2 ORIGIN

This project proposal is new, and was not supported by the International Tropical Timber

Organisation (ITTO) or any other funding agency at any earlier stage. However, the

experience from ongoing ITTO-funded project titled "Sustainable Tropical Forest

Management through Community Participation in India" for evolving criteria and

indicators of the sustainable forest management in the dry zone forests of Central India

has been gainfully used in preparing this proposal.

The fire management decisions are largely based on incomplete information. It is

worthwhile to note here that existing knowledge of fire management in tropical dry

forests is generally limited to studies in Eucalyptus forests.1

The Modern ForestFire Control Project (UNDP/ FAO/ GOI)2, launched in 1980s at two sites, was

implemented in Dry Teak Forests of Chandrapur in Maharashtra. The project yielded

valuable experience of the forest fire management in the dry zone forests of Central

India. The Madhya Pradesh State also has its forest fire management program. These

programs address some components of the fire management, but are inadequate in

dealing with the forest fire in a comprehensive manner. The Forest Survey of India has

chalked out a countrywide satellite-based monitoring and surveillance program for the

forest fire at the national level to be launched in near future. The program should be

able to provide information on the large forest fire covering hundreds of hectares. Such

national programs are not designed to address local issues and prompt response in the

field. Further, the reporting system must be supported by capacity building measures at

the field level. Limited availability of resources and time for the forest fire management

underscores the necessity of a well-defined fire prevention and fire mitigation strategy.

There is urgent need to develop and establish the integrated forest fire

management based on broad understanding of technical, administrative and

institutional issues of the fire management. The proposed project aims at

reducing ecological, social and economic damages caused by the recurring forest

fires in this region.

1 Gane, Michael. 1987. Modern Forest Fire Control: Economic Assessment. Draft Report(18/11/87IND/84/003India). Rome: Food and Agriculture Organisation

2 Joint project of the United Nation Development Program, Food and Agriculture Organisationand the Government of India, Ministry of Environment and Forests

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PART II: THE PROJECT THE PROBLEM & BACKGROUND

.3 THE NEED

Changing administrative and institutional environment require new approach for dealing

with the forest fire. Although the 1987 Guidelines prescribe it, the integrated forest fire

management has not been applied in the field working. The forest fires in dry zoneforests have severe injurious effects on biodiversity and forest productivity, and hence, it

is proposed that establishing the Integrated Forest Fire Management in the region

should be considered on priority. Although Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests3cover a vast

area, the bulk of such forests are in Central India. The project areas fall in two states

Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. Accordingly, the development objectives and

subsequent specific objectives have been defined as follows:

.4 PROJECT JUSTIFICATION

.4.1. Problems to be addressed

Shrinking forest resources and population pressures along with conflicting demands onforests have led to increase in biotic pressures. Bulk of the dry zone forests is burned

more than once a year. Forest fire has been found to be one of the important causative

factors inhibiting natural regeneration, productivity loss, shrinkage of non-wood forest

products particularly those from herbs and shrubs, and depletion of biodiversity in the

forest ecosystem in India. The problem attains greater seriousness in the Tropical Dry

Deciduous Forests of Central India having long dry spell making them susceptible to

frequent fire and resulting damage. The Supreme Court of India in the Godavarman

Case4had clearly laid down the supremacy of regeneration concerns in the forest

management. Hence, the state is under obligation to institute an effective forest fire

management for ensuring adequate forest regeneration.These damages have disastrous effect on the village poor living in vicinity of forest

areas. Loss of species providing gainful employment and economic benefits to the local

population has forced the forest dependent populations to adopt seasonal emigration in

search of employment. Some villagers may engage in timber poaching and

unsustainable extraction of non-wood forest products or firewood.

The Joint Forest Management (JFM) adopted in the region has shown immense

promises for mobilising community support for the forest protection including fire

protection measures for the sustainable forest management. Although the village forest

committees have been recognised as key entities in the forest fire management, the

processes of institution building and capacity building have not been given due attention.

3 Based on Champion, H. G. and S. K. Seth. 1968. A revised survey of the forest type of India.New Delhi: Government of India, Manager of Publication

4 Writ Petition 202 - Godavarman Thirumalpad v/s Union of India and others before Hon.Supreme Court of India

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The forest fires in Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests in Central India are generally surface

fires with varying intensity. It is commonly perceived that natural fires are rare, and most

forest fires are anthropogenic in nature. Often fires are caused by negligence, but the

fire incidences are also associated with collection of non-wood forest products.

Research on Forest Fire in India is scanty, and baseline data are not available. Hence,

detailed fire danger rating based on local field data is absent. The forest fire

management is largely confined to the fire line cutting and quick mobilisation of strike

force after sighting occurrence of the forest fire incidence. There is a need to develop

policy at the national level which is specifically focussed on forest fire management

comprising considerations for ecosystem maintenance, forest fire prevention, detection,

suppression, prescribed fires etc. However, a monolithic fire policy for the sustainable

forest management can not be prescribed for the wide range of ecological, socio-cultural

and economic conditions that exists within the regions. The perception and attitude of

local communities and frontline forest officials about the forest fire is changing, and its

understanding is crucial for effective forest fire policy.

3. DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE

Establishing the Integrated Forest Fire Management for Sustainable

Management of Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests in Central India

3.1 Specific Objectives

i) Assess the existing technical, administrative and institutional framework of the

forest fire management in Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests of Central India

(Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra)

ii) Strengthen technology of the Integrated Forest Fire Management (IFFM) in

Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests of Central India

iii) Strengthen the institutional base of the Integrated Forest Fire Management in


iv) Mobilise local village community for the Integrated Forest Fire Management in


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Benefits of the Proposal

4. INTENDEDSITUATIONAFTERPROJECTCOMPLETION

After completion of the project the following situation appears probable: Understanding of technical and institutional framework will help in evolving better

forest fire management practices.

Forest fire incidences will reduce because of capacity building for Integrated Forest

Fire Management among foresters, communities, NGOs and others as well as effective

extension, planning and management of forest fires in tropical dry deciduous forests.

The Forest Fire reporting system will be developed.

Reduction in forest fire and its intensity should help in checking forest degradation

and loss of biodiversity.

Enhanced livelihood support to forest-dependent communities through better

forest productivity.

Description of Solution

5. PROJECT STRATEGY

5.1. Site Selection

Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra are known for their rich biodiversity heritage. More

than 1800 plant and 600 animal species are reported from the region. Poor tribal

communities are scattered throughout Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests, and they are

largely dependent on these forests for their livelihoods. Collection of non-wood forest

products including large variety of medicinal plants is very important life-sustaining and

income-generating source for millions of poor. In addition, the study area has valuable

timber resources in the teak forests. Commercially important timber species found in the

area are Teak (Tectona grandis), Bija (Pterocarpus marsupium), Khamer or Sivan

(Gmelina arborea), Saja (Terminalia alata), Satin wood (Chloroxylon sweitenia), Tendu

(Diospyros melanaxylon), Dhawda (Anogeisssus latifolia), Sisham (Dalbergia latifolia). A

large number of peninsular rivers originate from the study area, and hence, forest covers

in the area have strong influence over river flow and quality of river water. Forest

Conservation in tropical forest ecosystem will not only have impact at local and regionallevels but also have national implications.

The proposed project will use four study areas, two in each states. The study area will

overlap with key wildlife protected areas, namely, Tadoba National Park in Chandrapur,

Melghat Tiger Reserve in Amravati, Bori Wildlife Sanctuary in Hoshangabad and Panna

National Park in Panna. Accordingly, the project sites will include parts of Hoshangabad

and Panna Districts in Madhya Pradesh and Chandrapur and Amravati Districts in

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Maharashtra. Since the Forest Fire Project in Chandrapur has substantial historical

records, this area will make the primary research site.

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5.6. ACTIVITIES

Activities to be carried out to achieve the project outputs are tabulated below

(Research-based activities will be carried out according to the Guidelines for IIFM

research projects including external peer-review of the proposals and the reports):

Objective Outputs Activities

1. Assess

existing

technical and

institutional

framework ofthe forest fire

management

in Tropical

Dry

Deciduous

Forests of

Central India

1.1. Assessment report

on technology and

the status of

research on the

forest firemanagement

1.1.1. Literature survey, field assessment and

documentation

1.1.2. Interaction and consultation with forest

managers, research institutions and scientists

1.1.3. Analysis of existing technical framework and

extension support

1.1.4. Discussion on the draft and preparation of the

assessment report


on the forest fire

administration

1.2.1. Literature survey and consultation with forest

officials

1.2.2. Analysis of policy and legal issues, resource

allocation and organisational structure with

reference to the forest fire management1.2.3. Discussion on draft report and preparation of the

assessment report


on the social

institutions relevant

to the forest fire

management

1.3.1. Mapping of local institutions influencing the

forest fire management

1.3.2. Attitudinal survey of stake holders and

implications for the forest fire management

1.3.3. Analysis of cross-sectoral linkages in

the forest fire management

1.3.4. Discussion on draft report and preparation of the

assessment report

2. Strengthen

technology of

the

integrated

2.1. Documentation of

relevant lessons from

other countries

2.1.1 Literature survey on the integrated forest fire

management, including the fire reporting system,

in other countries

2.1.2 Visit to selected countries

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Objective Outputs Activities

forest fire

management

(IFFM) in the

Tropical Dry

Deciduous

Forests of

Central India

2.1.3 Workshop on the lessons learnt and their

applicability in Indian situation

Development of the

IFFM modules

2.2.1. Identification of specific sites in consultation with

local forest authorities

2.2. Developing field-

level fire indices for

fire danger rating

2.2.2. Analysis of fire history

2.2.3. Study the relationship between forest fire and

the fire attributes to develop fire indices for fire

danger rating

2.2.4. Preparing the field-level fire indices for fire

danger rating

2.3. Application of the

Information

technology for IFFM

2.3.1. Procurement of hardware and Software

GIS Workstation, plotter, GPS

Image processing and GIS packages

2.3.2. Procurement of satellite imageries and relevant

maps

2.3.3. Application of IT for developing the field-level

indices for fire danger rating

2.3.4. Developing the forest fire reporting system

2.4. Study of the fire

control measures

2.4.1. Study effectiveness of traditional technology and

commonly used fire fighting equipment

2.4.2. Development of fire preparedness plan

2.4.3. Support to additional forest fire research project

2.5. Preparing the IFFM

Handbook for Dry

Deciduous Forest in

Central India

2.5.1. Preparing Fire glossary

2.5.2. Preparing guidelines for the fire prevention

2.5.3. Preparing guidelines for the fire detection and

fire reporting

2.5.4. Preparing guidelines for the fire mitigation and

fire control

2.5.5. Preparing guidelines for developing the

extension package

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6. LOGICAL FRAMEWORK WORKSHEET Evaluation Plan

Objectives and Activities Indicators Means of verification Assumptions

Objective 1. Assess existing

technical and institutional

framework for the forest fire

management in Tropical DryDeciduous Forests of Central

India

Current forest fire technology

documented and analysed.

Current forest fire

administration documented

and analysed.

Forest fire-related social

institutions documented and

analysed.

Assessment report on

Current forest fire

technology


current forest fire

administration


forest fire-related social

institutions

The report will be

comprehensive.

Output 1.1. Assessment report on

technology and the status of

research on the forest fire

management

Current status of use of

technology in forest fire

management documented.

Current status of forest fire

research documented.

Reports on technology and

status of research on the

forest fire management.

The report will be

comprehensive.

1.1.1. Literature survey, fieldassessment and documentation

Survey of articles, reports andunpublished documents on

forest fire management

completed.

Visits to the fire project areas

and special fire protection areas

made.

Review report on currentstatus of technology for the

forest fire management in

Dry Deciduous tropical

Forests of Central India

The report will becomprehensive.

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PART III: OPERATIONALARRANGEMENTS

.5 MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE

The Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM) at Bhopal, India will execute the

project on behalf of the Government of India and the state governments of Madhya

Pradesh and Maharashtra. IIFM will be the sole executing agency for the project.However, the project will be implemented in areas under the control of the state forest

departments and the state forest corporations. Close collaboration will be maintained

with the state forest departments and other agencies including sharing of inputs,

information and personnel wherever appropriate. Principal investigators and co-

ordinators for each output have been identified and listed in the appendix.

The core project team under the overall guidance of the Director, IIFM, will carry out the

project management. The Project Steering Committee chaired by the Director, IIFM will

meet periodically and review the progress and the course of the project, and provide

advice and guidance for the purpose. The Project Co-ordinator will serve as convenor of

the committee. Constitution of the Core Team and the Steering Committee is given inthe following sections.

.5.1. Project Team

The project core Team will consist of five faculty members from IIFM:

1 Dr. Vinay K. Sinha National Project Co-ordinator (Project leader)

2 Dr. K. N. Krishna Kumar Team Member

3 Dr. C. S. Rathore Team Member

4 Dr. Yogesh Dubey Team Member

5 Mr. Amitabh Pandey Team Member

Following additional persons will be associated with the team for the project:

6 Dr. Ram Prasad Advisor to the project

7 Mr. M.K. Sharma Advisor to the project

8 Dr. B. R. Phukan Fulltime Research Associate

9 National Consultants will be selected just after the sanctioning of the project.

10 The International Consultant will be selected at the appropriate stage of the project.

The Forest Development Agencies will manage the community mobilisation modules.

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1.2. Work Allotment Among the Key Staff

Key staff of the IIFM and their responsibilities the project management is given below:

Key staff Nature of support

Dr. Vinay K. Sinha

Associate professor, IIFM

Project Team Leader

Overall guidance for implementing the project

Co-ordination with the State Forest Departments and the

Ministry of Environment and Forests

Review, monitoring and reporting of the project

implementation

Principal Investigator for outputs # 1.2, 2.1, 2.5 & 3.1

Co-investigator for outputs #1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 2.2, 2.4 & 3.2

Dr. Krishna Kumar


Project Team Member

Principal Investigator for outputs # 3.3 & 3.4

Co-investigator for outputs # 1.3, 3.1 & 3.5

IIFM Co-ordinator for 4.1 & 4.2Dr. C. S. Rathore


Project Team Member

Principal Investigator for outputs # 2.3

Co-investigator for outputs # 2.2

Dr. Yogesh Dubey

Assistant professor, IIFM

Project Team Member

Principal Investigator for outputs # 1.1, 1.4, 2.2, 2.4 & 3.2

Co-investigator for outputs # 2.1, 2.3, 2.5, 3.1 & 3.3

Mr. Amitabh Pandey

Lecturer, IIFM

Project Team Member

Principal Investigator for outputs # 1.3

Co-investigator for outputs # 3.2 & 3.4

Dr. R. K. Singh


Co-investigator for outputs # 1.2, 1.3, 3.1, 3.2 & 3.3

Dr. C.V.R.S. Vijaykumar

Assistant professor, IIFM

Project Team Member

Advisor for the statistical designs of the study projects

Dr. B. R. Phukan

Research Associate, IIFM

Full-time Project Associate during the project period

Conservator of Forests

in-charge of the state

Budgeting in Madhya

Pradesh and Maharashtra

Field Co-ordinator for outputs # 4.1 and 4.2

Other faculty and research staff Additional research interests and support function

Any members of the staff may be required to perform additional administrative function

as directed by the Project Co-ordinator with approval of the Director, IIFM.

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2. KEY QUALIFICATIONOFPROJECT PERSONNEL

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BUDGET

7.1. Overall Project budget by activity (in US $)

Activities Project

Personnel

Sub-Contracts Duty Travel Capital items Consumable

Items

Miscellaneous Quarter Year Gra

Tot


technology and the status ofresearch on the forest fire

management

1.1.1. Literature survey, field

assessment and documentation

1,000

+ 1,000 (E)

500 Q2-Q3/Y1 2

1.1.2. Interaction and consultation

with forest managers, research

institutions and scientists

1500

+ 500 (E)

1,500 Q2-Q3/Y1 3

1.1.3. Analysis of existing technical

framework and extension

support

1,000

+ 1,000 (E)

1,000 Q3/Y1 3

1.1.4. Discussion on the draft and

preparation of the assessmentreport

7,00 1,000 Q4/Y1 1

Sub Total 1.1 6,000 1,700 3,000 10


the forest fire administration

1.2.1. Literature survey and

consultation with forest officials

1,000

+ 1000 (E)

500 Q2-Q3/Y1 2

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7.2. Consolidated yearly Budget (in US Dollars)

Budget Components Total Year I Year II Year III

Project Personnel

National Experts 113,700 40,000 39,700 34,000

National Consultants 6,500 3,500 3,000

International Consultants 7,500 5,000 2,500

International Experts

Local Resource Person 5,000 3,500 750 750

Fellowships & Training 60,000 30,000 30,000

Other labour 15,000 5,000 5,000 5,000

Component total 207,700 52,000 80,450 75,250

Sub Contracts

Data analysis 15,900 8,500 5,150 2,250

Workshops 15,600 2,100 11,300 2,200

Printing of reports 6,100 500 2,350 3,250

Component Total 37,600 11,100 18,800 7,700

Duty Travel

Daily Subsistence Allowance

International Travel

Local Travel

Component Total 75,000 12,250 55,750 7,000

Capital items

Premises

Land

Vehicles

Capital Equipment 89,500 75,000 9,500 5,000

Component Total 89,500 75,000 9,500 5,000

Consumable Items

Raw material

Spares

Fuel and Utilities

Office supplies

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ANNEX A PROFILEOFTHE EXECUTING AGENCY

Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal

The Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM) is a premiere autonomous Institute

under Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India. The Institute has four

main activities, namely, research, education, training and consultancy in the forestry andallied sectors. It was established in 1982 in response to the growing need for

managerial human-power and development of managerial capacity in the forest and

allied sectors focussing on application of business methods in the management of forest

and natural resources to ensure efficiency in resource use and conservation.

The Institute is governed by an independent Board of Governors, representing

multidisciplinary interests technical, academic, social, economic, administration,

environment, industry, rural development and other sectors.

The Institute has highly qualified and experienced multidisciplinary faculty and

supporting research staff. There are 30 faculty members with advanced degrees in

forestry, management and allied subjects. The faculty composition is ideally suited for

multidisciplinary studies in the Institute.

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ANNEX B CURRICULUM VITAEOFTHE KEY STAFF

Documents

Model Project Proposal (ITTO)