The information needs of the forestry sector stakeholders are met by the Division of Forest Management Information System using modern statistics, GIS and remote sensing tools. Creation of databases on biophysical and socio-economic aspects of forests, forest sector analysis and projections, mapping forest cover and biodiversity, and modelling the growth dynamics of plantations and natural forests for effective management are some of the major works in the Division.
The Division has also developed a growth simulator for teak plantations in Kerala. Ecological studies on the Shola forests of Kerala based on remote sensing data and simultaneous calibration of allometric relations in teak stands were achieved using multilevel models. Stand modelling, biodiversity mapping, ecosystem analysis, GIS, forest resource mapping, population analysis, and organization of a data bank of forestry in Kerala are programmes in various stages of implementation.
The Department of Forest Statistics of Kerala Forest Research Institute aims to meet stakeholders' information needs in the research and management of forestry sector using modern statistical tools, develop databases, decision support systems, conduct outlook studies, undertake collaborative projects, and teach statistical techniques.
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The GIS & Remote Sensing department of Kerala Forest Research Institute utilizes Geographic Information System (GIS) and remote sensing (RS) technologies for forest research, aiding decision-making, monitoring, planning, emergency mapping, deforestation identification, and examining terrain attributes.
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Kerala Forest Research Institute
Peechi 680653, Thrissur, Kerala, INDIA
Tel: +91-487-2690231
e-mail: fims@kfri.res.in