Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) was constituted by Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, in December 1986 to formulate, organize, direct and manage forestry research; transfer developed technologies to States and other agencies; and impart forestry education.
To generate, preserve, disseminate and advance knowledge, technologies and solutions for addressing issues related to forests and promote linkages arising out of interactions between people, forests and environment on a sustained basis through research, education and extension.
Directorate of Administration : Besides managing general administration in ICFRE headquarters,the Directorate of Administration caters to the Information Technology needs of ICFRE HQ and FRI. The Directorates manages the operations of Pension Cell, Procurement Cell, Budget Section and Drawings and Disbursement Office.
Directorate of Research : The Research Planning Division of Directorate of Research deals with the planning, processing and execution of new research project proposals and review of the ongoing research projects of all institutes of ICFRE.
Director Research : The Project Formulation Division acts as nodal agency liaising between the ICFRE institutes and potential donor agencies for formulation of research projects in the identified thrust areas.
Directorate of Extension : The Media and Publication Division develops and manages the extension activities and strategies being adopted by the Institutes of ICFRE for dissemination of research findings in forestry sector.
Directorate of Education : The Directorate of Education provides financial support in the form of Grant-in-Aid to universities for strengthening the infrastructural facilities; enhancing teaching and research facilities to improve forestry education in the country.
BCC Division : ICFRE has established a Biodiversity and Climate Change (BCC) Division. One of the mandates of the Division is to address national climate change, and biodiversity issues relating to forestry, and consolidate biodiversity information for unique ecosystems within the country.
The Council has 8 Research Institutes and 4 Advanced Centres in different parts of the country to cater to the research needs of different bio-geographical regions of the nation. The institutes are as follows
ICFRE has been implementing programmes aimed at holistic development of forestry research, education and extension for sustainable management and development of forestry resources in the country.
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ICFRE has been implementing programmes aimed at holistic development of forestry research, education and extension for sustainable management and development of forestry resources in the country.