| Sanction Date: | 11-10-2019 | |||
| Project Category | MG | |||
| Year | 2019-2010 | |||
| Project Duration | 3 Years | |||
| BTA : | BCM | |||
| Project Site/ State/ Districts/ Villages Covered: |
Himachal Pradesh |
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| Organization/ Implementation Agency: | CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT) NH 20, Holta, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh 176061 | |||
| Project Partners: | S.No. | Name | ||
| 1. | Himachal Pradesh State Forest Department, Shimla | |||
| 2. | Himalayan Forest Research Institute, Shimla | |||
| 3. | YS Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, Solan | |||
| Lead Proponent: | Dr. Sanjay Kumar |
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| Project Brief Description: | A majority of the multipurpose tree species including Corylus jacquemontii, Juglans regia, Taxus wallichiana and Ulmus wallichina (NMHS 16/01/2019) occurring in HP not only provide basic amenities to the inhabitants but also sustain the fauna and perform ecological functions that results in a cohesive ecosystem (Uniyal and Singh 2012). However, landuse changes, species loss, and lack of regeneration is now a matter of concern as it not only disrupts ecosystem sustainability but also the bio-geo cycle. To check this, initiatives that not only focus on greening of the landscape but also on enhanced carbon sequestration vis-á-vis meeting the day-to-day requirements of local communities are desired (UN 2017). As a part of its international commitment, India is to increase the carbon sequestration potential by 20-30% (MoEF&CC 2018, http://envfor.nic.in/) and also meet the requirements of the local communities. It thus becomes important that suitable multipurpose tree species are identified and prioritized for plantation. This will not lead to rejuvenation of degraded habitats but also in resource avail ability and enhanced carbon capture such that Himalayan forests serve as carbon sinks. Recognizing this, a brainstorming session was organized by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) at New Delhi on 16 January 2019 wherein concentrated efforts on multipurpose Himalayan tree species were advocated. Based on the proceedings of the same, the CSIR-IHBT has been invited to submit a co-ordinated project proposal on the multi-purpose life support tree species. | |||
| Beneficiaries/ Stakeholders: | The project beneficiaries include Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Department of Science and Technology, Himachal Pradesh Forest Department, State Council of Science and Technology, State Biodiversity Board. In general, the project will benefit scientific, research, and academic organizations interested in the field of Himalayan ecology. Overall, the project will benefit the nation and the Government in meeting its carbon sequestration goals. It will also benefit the local Himalayan communities. |
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| Activity Chart (For 3 years) | Click Here | |||
| Total Grants (in Rs.) | Rs. 1,47,00,000 (Rupees: One crore forty seven lakh only) | |||
| Project Objectives | Quantifiable Deliverables | Monitoring Indicators |
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• Documenting current status of the prioritized multipurpose tree species namely Corylus jacquemontii, Juglans regia, Taxus wallichiana and Ulmus wallichina. • Establishing nurseries of the prioritized species • Greening of landscape through plantations • Awareness creation and outreach |
• Database on current status of four prioritized multipurpose tree species Corylus jacquemontii, Juglans regia, Taxus wallichiana and Ulmus wallichina in whole HP state. • Population augmentation and greening of landscape: Corylus jacquemontii- 20000; Juglans regia-15000; Taxus wallichiana-20000; Ulmus wallichiana-15000 at preselected sites • Nursery set up in 4 districts to raise required seedlings for plantation. • Model of enhanced carbon sequestration and rejuvenation of ecosystem in 4 districts of HP • Assessment report the availability of food plants for abatement of human wildlife conflict • Human Resource Development (At least in 8 villages and schools) • At least 06 Knowledge products: 03 Research publications including journal articles, 01 Manual, 01 book chapter, and 01 policy brief. |
• Database of the current status of identified species area wise (Nos.) • Number of plantlet of identified species produced (Nos.) • Number of plantation of target species (Nos.) • Model developed of the Carbon sequestration and rejuvenation of ecosystem (%) • No of wildlife dependent food plant species documented (Nos.) • Number of beneficiaries village/ local people (Nos.) • No. of Reports/Research articles/Policy documents prepared and published (Nos.) • Number of Training/Awareness Programme Organized (Nos.) |
| S.No. | Name (Sanctioned) | Qualification | Designation (Sanctioned) | Salary (Sanctioned) |
| 1. | 05 Project Associates | @ Rs.25,000/- |
| S.No. | Name of Equipment (Sanctioned) | Use of Equipment/ Details | Cost (in INR) |
| 1. | GPS- 4 nos, DSLR-1 nos, Clinometer-4 nos, Video camera- 1 nos, Calliper-4 nos, Tree rings- 1 nos, UV meter- 1 nos, Light meter- 1 nos, Data storage and analyses setup/Computer-1 nos and Compass- 1 nos. | 7,00,000/- |
