Research Projects

Plant Resources Survey of Vijaynagar Forest of Sabarkantha District
Study of Plant Species Diversity in the protected areas of the central North and South Gujarat
A floristic Survey of Shamlaji area. Dist. Sabarkantha
Bio-Diversity Survey of Barda Forest.
Bio-Diversity and ethno botanical studies of selected forest of Gujarat
Study of plant Species diversity in the Forests area of Banaskantha
Biodiversity Study of Jessore Wildlife Sanctuary.
Biodiversity Study of Shoolpaneshwer Sanctuary.
Biodiversity Study of Vansda National Park.
Biodiversity Study of Ratanmahals Wildlife Santuary.
Biodiversity Study of Purna Wildlife Santuary.

Development of Protocols for Micro Propagation of some indigenous Forest tree species.
To evolve and standardize the appropriate macro propagation technique for mass multiplication of tree species having economic importance
Project For standardising Protocol for Micro propagation of sp. Mass Scale production
- Diospyros melannoxylon (Timru)
Project for Standardising Protocal for Micro Propagation of sp. Mass Scale production
- Alinthus Excelxa
Project for Standardising Protocol for Micro Propagation of Sp. Mass scale production
- C.Vhitti
- T. belarica
- T. Chabula
- Tecomela undulata
Project for standardising protocol for micro propagation of sp. Mass Scale Production
- Sapindus Omarginaus
Project for Standardising Protocol for Micro propagation of sp. mass Scale production
- D.Latifolia
- A. Catechu
- B. lazen

Ecological Studies Kutch Mangroves and its associated Fauna with references to its management and conservation
Studies of proportion of biomass production and soil amelioration effect of some trees species.
To Study the ecological status of the grassland and to suggest the resources to improve the productivity
Natural Woodlands of Conservation Significance outside protected areas.
Study of wetland habitats in North and Central Gujarat Region and suggesting management strategies for it.
Ecological and faunal diversity study of Jambughodha sanctuary.
Study of wetland habitats in Kachchh District and Suggesting Stakeholder Driven Management Strategies.
Ecological Study of Narayan Sarovar Sanctuary.
Ecological Study of Wild Ass Santuary.
Ecological Study of Barda Wildlife Sanctuary and suggestions for management strategies.

An Ecological Studies on grate Indian Bustard and ecological study and Kutch
Study on winter visiting birds of Saurashtra
An assessment and evaluation of anthropogenic pressure on protected areas.
Identifying Gaps in ecological baseline in protected areas in Eastern Hilly Region of Gujarat towards research and conservation prioritization.
Preliminary survey on mammals and grey hornbill in Sabarkantha Region.
Survey of Houbara (Macqueen's bustard) habitats and their population in the state and factors affecting them.
To find out occurrence, distribution and status of small and certain rare species of mammals in the Saurashtra region (Excluding GIR Protected Area).
Evaluating the Sloth Bear (Melursus ursinus) status and distribution with reference to protected areas of Banaskantha Forest Division of Gujarat.
To find out occurrence, distribution and status of small and certain rare species of mammals in the North Gujarat Region.
To find out occurrence, distribution and status of small and certain rare species of mammals in the Central Gujarat Region.
Preliminary survey of lesser mammals of families Falidac, Canidac, Mustelidate, Viverriadae, Sciuridae and Wrinaceiade in reserved forests of Baria and Chhota Udepur Divisions.
Study of spiders.

Socio economic impact an contribution of forestry sector
Socio-eco-environmental study of Prosopis Inflora.
To Develop and evolve ecologically and economically viable agroforestry model for different agroclimatic zoens of the state.
Socio economic impact assement of selected Forestry programme in Tribal Districts of Gujarat
Socio economic impact assement of selected Forestry programme in Tribal Districts of Gujarat (North-Gujarat + Panchmahal

Impact assessment of Van Mahotsav
Impact assessment of social forestry programme on fuel wood. poles small timber demand scenario in Gujarat State.
Impact assessment study of soil and moisture conservation works done under IFDP.
Study on impact evaluation of Coastal Areas Shelter Belt plantations.
Impact evaluation of desert border area plantation.
Comprehensive study of Nature Education in Gujarat State.

Study on various aspects of Joint forestry management including evolving and standardization of evaluation indices/ Activities under JFM approach
A Study on Need based Silviculture Models.
Mortality effected by Snakebite in Dang District of Gujarat.
Study on Minor Forest Produce (Mahuda) Development and its Utilization in Gujarat.
To study distribution, status and threat level of various tree species in the state.
Field Assessment of Biomass based economy of Prosopis chilensis (P. Juliflora).
Prevalence of snakebite cases in the fringe villages of Girnar Hill Forest in Junagadh District.
Status of Bamboo and its potential in Gujarat.

Productivity studies and modeling growth & yield in teak plantations in Gujarat State
Socio Economic Impact of JFMCs/EDCs/IGA-Gs/SHGs ex ante,mid term and ex post project
A project on survey of tree cover in forest and non forest areas under GFDP
Establishment of value chain system for selected NTFPs in Gujarat.
Development of optimal harvesting regimes for selected Dashmula tree species in plantation of Gujarat.
Survey of Physical Impacts for the Protected Areas.
Study on Floral Diversity of Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctury

Ecological study of "Chhari Dhandh" wetland in ranna of Kachchh
Study of breeding ecology and movement of lesser flamingo (phoenicopts us minor) in Gujarat little Rana of Kachchh
Studies on seed insect pests of indigenous and exotic forest tree species and to develop IPM package for major insect damages in Gujarat
The development of the CDM project on afforestration and reforestration for department of Forests,Gujarat
Status,Conservation & Management of tree groves of forest & non forest areas of Kachchh district,Gujarat
Survey & Habitate Assesment of Crocodials and steps to mitigate man animal conflitcts.
Research project to acquire the baseline data about the habitate and conservation of python
Utilization of Biotechnological tools for clonal propagation and supply of Genetically superior trees of neem,ardusa and bamboo's.