Silviculture , objective of silviculture,types of forest in india , function of silviculture

Introduction to forestry
Bsc.hons agriculture 1st year

1. SKN College of Agriculture SRI KARAN NARENDRA AGRICULTURE UNIVERSITY Jobner – Jaipur 303 329 (Rajasthan) Presentation on Submitted to: Dr. Mahendra Meena Assistant Professor Department of Horticulture SKNCOA, Jobner Presented by: Group 1st Amit Bhakar Apexa Meena Anjali Charan B.Sc.( Hons .)Agriculture SKNCOA, Jobner Silviculture HORT-112: Introduction to Forestry

2. Silviculture By Toumey and Korstain : Silviculture that branch of forestry which deals with the establishment, development, care and reproduction of stands of timber. Latin word Silvi = forest Culture = growing Silviculture pertains to the raising , development, care, reproduction and overall management of forest crops. Definition: It has been defined variously as follows :

3. By Champion and Seth : The terms silviculture , in English refers only to certain aspects of theory and practices of raising of forest crops. By Iffprt (IFR Dehradun) The art and science of cultivated forest crops. On the other hands, silvics is the study of trees and forests and biological entities, the laws of their growth and development and impact of environment on them. Thus, silviculture can be described to include all practical and theoretical aspects of silvics .

4. Objective of Silviculture 1. To derive environmental benefits like wildlife conservation, regulation of water cycle, etc. 2. Raising species of more economic value. 3. Production of high quality timber. 4. Reduction of rotation period of forest. 5. Production of more volume per unit area. 6. Afforestation of blank areas 7. Introduction of exotics. 8. Forest industries. 9. Increase in production of fule and fodder . 10. Creation of man made forests. 11. Increase employment potential.

5. Sr.No . Particulars Functions 1. Productive They provide timber, fuel, charcoal, beedi , leaves, fruits, tanning materials, manure leaves, grass, bamboo, gums, etc. 2. Protective Forests protect water sheds , catchments of rivers and streams against erosion. 3. Aesthetic Forests add good appearance, landscaping and a thrilling atmosphere to the locality. 4. Recreational Forest provides picnic resorts and opportunities for sports like hiking, trekking, wild life watching, bird watching. 5. Scientific Study of ecological process can be made. 6. Ameliorative Forests improve climate and reduce pollution. 7. Hygienic Forests reduce noise & purify the air & give oxygen . 8. Industrial development Forest provides raw material for industrial development such as paper pulp, saw milk, plywood, hard board, etc. Functions & type of Forest in India

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