FORESTRY

Agro Forestry NAME OF INSTITUTION: Central Research Institute For Dryland Agriculture(CRIDA)  MAILING ADDRESS: Santoshnagar, Saidabad,Hyderabad--500 059. Andhra Pradesh TELEPHONE NO.4530161/4530163/4532099 FAX: 4531802 E-MAIL ADDRESS: root@crida  WEBSITE: www.dryland.ap.nic.in TITLE: Agro forestry Systems for Marginal Drylands  PROJECT LEADER(S): Korwa, G R  PROJECT ASSOCIATE(S): Pratibha, G and Osman, M  STARTING DATE: 1992  DATE OF COMPLETION: 2002  PROJECT ABSTRACT: Objectives: 1). To evaluate performance of custard apple under different management and land treatment variables in natural pasture conditions in stony marginal drylands; 2). To compare the performance of tree species in different planting patterns in block plantation; 3).To evaluate pasture production under different systems in shallow soils; and 4). To find out optimum spacing for curry leaf.  Methodology: Field experiments are being conducted with variables of land treatment, management, genotypes, planting patterns, spacing etc. to evaluate different variables as listed in the objectives.  PLANNED OUTPUT: Articles; Reports  KEYWORDS: FORESTRY;AGRO FORESTRY;DRYLANDS ANDHRA PRDESH. Forest Development NAME OF INSTITUTION: Centre for Organization Development (COD)  TITLE: Sector institutional study to enhance Kerala forest department (KFD) capacity (Consultancy study)  PROJECT LEADER(S): Maheswari, B L  PROJECT ASSOCIATE(S): Madhavi, C V  STARTING DATE: January , 1999  DATE OF COMPLETION: June, 2001  NAME OF SPONSORER: Department of Forests, Govt of Kerala.  MAILING ADDRESS(S): Chief Conservator of Forests (WBP), Forest Head Quarters, Vanalakshmi, III Floor, Vazhurhacad,Thiruvananthapuram-695 014. TELEPHONE NO.(S): 0471-337545 E-MAIL ADDRESS(S): kerfores@MD%.vsnl.net.in  PROJECT ABSTRACT: Objectives: 1. To develop a model for public sector forestdepartment that meets present as well as future needs of all the stakeholders; 2. To make in-depth stakeholder analysis that can contribute for development of the sector as well as to conserve bio-diversity that can operate in a constrained public finding; and 3.To make a comprehensive review of KFDC as well as KFD so as to improve the commercial orientation and viability of both  organizations. Methodology: The study is based on a six fold methodology comprising of a comprehensive review of literature as well as documents of the KFD, collection of information on perceptions of all the stakeholders with emphasis on employees perception, work load analysis, etc. Data pertaining to quality aspects were collected in the form of five point scale as well as semi-structured interviews, while quantitative issues regarding work load analysis, conservation aspects etc. were collected through a scheduled questionnaire that was administered across all levels of KFD (Stratified sampling method). The study is conceptualised on four inter related modules viz. Vision, Goals and Roles of Kerala Forest Department, Organization Structure and Systems, Human Resource Development and Organization Culture and Management of Change: Strategies and Processes apart from a separate module on Kerala Forest Department Corporation. Draft reports on each module has been submitted and workshops on each module to collect ideas and to improve upon them were held at varied intervals in Trivandrum. Based on the inputs provided, a final report incorporating changes and recommendations to make KFD a model organization is expected to be susbmitted by June, 2001.  PLANNED OUTPUT: Report  KEYWORDS: FORESTRY;FOREST DEVELOPMENT;MODEL BUILDING;KERALA NAME OF INSTITUTION: South Gujarat University, Dept. of Rural Studies  MAILING ADDRESS: University Campus;Udhna-Magdalla Road, Surat--395 007.  TELEPHONE NO.0261-227143 to 227148.  FAX: 0261-227312  E-MAIL ADDRESS: Sgsurat@guj.nic.in   RESEARCH PROJECT TITLE: Socio-economic impact assessment of forestry programme in selected tribal district.  PROJECT LEADER(S): Shah, Dilip R. PROJECT ASSOCIATE(S): Chauhan, Mahesh N.  STARTING DATE: May, 1999  DATE OF COMPLETION: March, 2001  PROJECT ABSTRACT: Study Area: South Gujarat. Bharuch, Rojpipla (West East) SuratDang  KEYWORDS: FOREST DEVELOPMENT;TRIBAL AREAS;GUJARAT. Forest Management NAME OF INSTITUTION: Centre for Organization Development (COD) MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Cyberabad, Madhavpur, Hyderabad--500 081 TELEPHONE NO. 311889 / 3118903.  FAX: 91-403117703 E-MAIL ADDRESS: codhyd@hd1.vsnl.net.in   WEBSITE: www.codhyd.com TITLE: Leadership amongst Tribals and Forest Protection: A Study of a Gond Village  PROJECT LEADER(S): Srinivas, Burra STARTING DATE: April 2000 DATE OF COMPLETION: January 2001 PROJECT ABSTRACT: Objectives: (1)To study unique features of the Vana Samrakashana Samithi - VSS (Forest Protection Group)of Behroonguda (first VSS of AP);and (2) to draw lessons for leadership from the tribal village leadership to the corporate world.  Methodology: The study is conducted with participant observation, semi-structured interview with Forest Officials as well as JFM Committee members. A detailed interview of the leader of VSS Mr. Pendaram Ramu is also conducted as part of the study.  Study area: Behranguda Village of Jannaram Forest Division of Adilabad District, Andhra Pradesh. PRESENT STATUS: First VSS to achieve financial viability. Strong leadership and commitment has given the tribals financial dividends to the time of Rs. 65 million worth of forest timber as of 200 under JFM PLANNED OUTPUT: Seminar Proceedings (Report)  KEYWORDS: TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT;TRIBAL WELFARE; LEADERSHIP; GONDS; FOREST PROTECTION  GROUP;JOINT FOREST MANAGEMENT;ANDHRA PRADESH NAME OF THE CENTRE: Centre for Natural Resources Management (CNRM) (NIRD)  TITLE: Partnership in community-initiated forest management system: Conflicts and prospects  PROJECT LEADER: Das, P K  STARTING DATE: April, 2002  DATE OF COMPLETION: March, 2003 OBJECTIVES: 1. To analyse the management frameworks of both state-sponsored and self-initiated forest protection groups which are protecting degraded forest areas.2. To identify various dimensions promoting hindering sustained people’s participation in both the management systems and 3. To analyse the possibilities of accommodating the autonomy of self-initiated forest protection groups (with special reference to protection and extraction mechanisms leadership structure, benefits sharing and management accountability) for enhancing the effectiveness of the JFM policy framework.  METHODOLOGY: Information would be collected from forest protection groups through interviews by way of employing PRA methods. STUDY AREAS: Jharkhand KEYWORDS: FORESTRY;FOREST MANAGEMENT;JOINT FOREST MANAGEMENT; PEOPLES PARTICIPATION;JHARKHAND Forest Resources NAME OF THE CENTRE: Centre for Natural Resources Management (CNRM) (NIRD) TITLE: Andhra Pradesh community forest management project: Social and environmental assessment (Consultacncy)  PROJECT LEADER: Srivastava, O N STARTING DATE: March, 2001 DATE OF COMPLETION: November, 2001 NAME OF SPONSORER: Department of Forest, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad.  OBJECTIVES: 1. To identify various socio-economic factors influencing the living conditions of the forest dependent poor communities and examine how they relate to forest development; 2. To assess the impact of JFM on other stakeholders including head loaders, cultivators, grazers and other forest dependent people;3. To examine environmental aspects;4.To assess the present environmental status of the project area with special reference to forest resources, biodiversity, soil moisture regime and intangible benefits of the forests; and 5. To suggest a monitoring mechanism for ensuring environmental safeguards.  METHODOLOGY: A four staged monitoring and evaluation system ie., input and output monitoring, process monitoring, performance monitoring and impact assessment evaluation is proposed.  STUDY AREAS: Andhra Pradesh  KEYWORDS: FORESTRY;RURAL POOR;JOINT FOREST MANAGEMENT;FOREST RESOURCES;SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT;ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT; ANDHRAPRADESH Forestry NAME OF THE CENTRE: Centre for Natural Resources Management (CNRM) (NIRD)  TITLE: Partnership in community-initiated forest management system:Conflicts and prospects PROJECT LEADER: Das, P K STARTING DATE: April, 2001  DATE OF COMPLETION: March, 2002  OBJECTIVES:  1. To analyse the management frameworks in both state-sponsored and self-initiated forest protection groups which are  protecting degraded forest areas;2.  To identify various dimensions (mainly,institutional, managerial and equity related) promoting/hindering sustained people’s participation in both the management systems; and 3. To analyse the possibilities of accommodating the autonomy of self-initiated forest protection groups (with special reference to protection and extraction mechanisms, leadership structure, benefits sharing and management accountability) for enhancing the effectiveness of the JFM policy framework.  METHODOLOGY: Information was collected from eight forest protection groups through interview method. STUDY AREAS: Madhya Pradesh KEYWORDS: FORESTRY;JOINT FOREST MANAGEMENT;PEOPLES PARTICIPATION; MADHYA PRADESH NAME OF THE CENTRE: Centre for Sustainable Economic Development (CSED) (NIRD) TITLE: Sustainable development through community based resource management : A study of Van Panchayats of Uttaranchal PROJECT LEADER: Maithani, B P  STARTING DATE: May, 2002  DATE OF COMPLETION: July, 2002  OBJECTIVES: 1. To study the evolution structure and functions of Van Panchayats in Uttaranchal 2. To study the rules and regulations governing their functioning 3. To study the actual functioning of few Van Panchayats both in Kumaon and Garhwal regions of Uttaranchal with special reference to their status, powers and process of decision making, extent of community participation, responsibility and benefit sharing arrangement and 4. To assess its potential as a mechanism for sustainable rural development and scope of its replication in similar other areas. METHODOLOGY: Information would be collected through case study and survey method.  STUDY AREAS: Uttaranchal KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT;PANCHAYATI RAJ;VAN PANCHAYATS; FORESTRY;UTTARANCHAL