Forest Management under Non-JFM Mode

Consolidation and Demarcation of Forest Boundaries
Demarcation of the boundaries of forest blocks, RFs, DPFs, VFs, and sanctuaries on the ground on a priority basis to prevent further encroachment through demarcation, surveying and mapping of forest blocks. Geo-referencing based on GPS techniques, and delineation on the existing SOI topo maps; Clearing of block boundaries using a 5 m wide strip and installation/maintenance of cairn pillars at visible distances along the boundaries.

Construction and Improvement of Permanent Nursery
Up gradation of existing permanent nurseries within the Project area - irrigation facilities (deep well, pumping facilities, pipeline, etc.), working sheds, and shed nets in accordance with the site specific requirement. Establishment of new permanent nurseries for divisions that do not have sufficient planting stock production capacity. Provision of mist chamber (10 m x 10 m) for each of the selected permanent nurseries to produce planting stocks by clonal propagation.

Forest-type Improvement
Silvicultural operations in RF blocks having sufficient standing stock in order to improve their standing stock and stand structure as well as augment the biodiversity. The silvicultural operations including annual operation areas, thinning (only for plantation), artificial regeneration and post thinning operations will be planned and implemented in the blocks in the divisions where valid working plan is available. In addition to the ordinary silvicultural operations, enrichment planting will be carried out in some forest blocks to increase the biodiversity of the existing high forests.

Artificial Regeneration
Establishment of intensively managed teak plantation of more than 100 ha mass in open forests in forest blocks outside the JFM areas by DMUs/FMUs. The sites will be selected strategically in view of:
 i) distance from market
 ii) accessibility to the sites
 iii) topographic conditions suitable for forest operation such as plantation, maintenance and harvesting
iv) soil conditions suitable for teak plantation. Such plantations will be raised only the forest blocks with valid working plan.
Fire Protection
Fire lines will be cleared to protect teak plantation established by DMUs/FMUs concerned. They will be constructed in January before the dry season.