Forest Statistics
The mission of the Department of Forest Statistics is to meet the information needs of the stakeholders of the forestry sector, including research and management of forests in the State, using modern statistical tools. The mandate of this department are
- Develop databases, decision support systems and software useful for the management and conservation of forests in Kerala
- Conduct outlook studies on the forestry sector of the State.
- Undertake collaborative projects on applications of Statistics.
- Statistical advisory works and teaching statistical techniques.
Current areas of research
- Statistical Database on Kerala Forestry Sector.
- Develop a database with layers of information on vegetation, soil, weather, and forest management in the State.
- Decision Support System and Software.
- Develop a computer-based decision support system and software that aids decision-making on forest management and conservation matters.
- Forest Sector Analysis.
- Developing supply-demand models for forest products and studying the interrelation between forestry and allied sectors.
Collaborative work with other Divisions
- Growth model for Acacia auriculiformis about soil conditions in Kerala.
- Carbon storage potential of teak plantations in Kerala.
- Climate change studies.
- Estimation of wildlife population.
- Habitat modelling of wildlife species.
- Local volume table for Acacia auriculiformis and A. mangium.
- Productivity and growth studies on sympodial bamboo..
