Note on the Selection of Silvicultural Techniques

The scope of the paper is defined. The paper seeks to emphasise how our conditions make it difficult apply so-called silviculturals systems, evolved for pure forests, where natural regeneration is not a serious problem, and the contribution to silvicultural techniques that Indian silviculture offers. Intensive siliviculture should replace extensive technique. Resource survey and the application of land on these principles should receive the highest emphasis. Published illustrated accounts of standardized silvicultural systems and forest types are a necessity. A permanentBUREAU should be made responsible for the discrimination of details and encouraging enquires and discussion. Centralise preparation of working plans, or establish experimental forests, under the direct operation command of the silviculturist. Provide a well equipped soil and biochemic laboratory to work as an integrated unit of silvicultural research. Appoint an ad hoc commission to lay down a code for research in thinning. Put research on tree breeding and forest genetics on the map. Plan for making the fullest use of results of silvicultural research.