Thrust Areas
The main thrust areas of the Institute are :
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Development of nursery techniques of various species to get quality planting stock for
rehabilitation of degraded areas.
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Identification of sources of quality seed and planting material of various species and establishment of seed orchards.
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Eco-restoration of cold desert areas and management of alpine pasture lands.
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Rehabilitation of mined areas.
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Development of integrated pest management and disease control models
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In situ and ex situ conservation of non wood forest produces.
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Efforts on extension of Agroforestry in Himachal.
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Creation of conservation awareness and dissemination of research findings to various
target groups.
