Capacity building programme on forest management

A Capacity Building Programme on Silvicuture and Forest Management was organized by Mokokchung Forest Division, in collaboration with ICFRE-RFRI, Jorhat, on August 7, with the objective to strengthen frontline staff on Forest seed technology, Forest nursery management, Silviculture operation and various aspects of Forest Management.
A press release by DFO Mokokchung informed that IFS, Head of Silviculture and Forest Management, ICFRE, Jorhat, Imotemsu Ao, shared detailed procedures on Tree marking, Thinning and Timber felling and impact on sustainable forest yield.
He also highlighted proper use of hammer stamp as key accountability tool, required to be marked at tree stump and at Diameter at Breast Height (DBH) after felling.
The session further emphasized the need for continuous monitoring of plantations carried out in accordance with dept guidelines to ensure long term forest sustainability.
Scientist, Dr Mitali Mehta, later presented on seed technology and nursery management providing essential inputs on seed collection, grading and Nursery techniques for raising quality saplings and also emphasized the crucial role that well-managed nurseries play in forest regeneration efforts, while Technical Assistant, Kambam Boxen, presented on Volume Estimation, focusing on significance of accurate volume calculations in forest management.
The session included explanations of standard formulas used in the field, followed by practical demonstration conducted within the office campus to enhance understanding.
Junior Project Fellow, Amrita Tirkey, also demonstrated a Seed Viability Test using Tetrazolium (TZ) method, offering participants a hands-on experience to assess the viability of seeds before planting.