1.

Study: On-going

1.1

Title of the study:   Ex-situ conservation of threatened forest tree species in different   agro-ecological regions of Bangladesh.

1.4

Starting year: 2006-2007

1.5

Expected completion year: 2009-2010

1.6

Objective (s) of the study:

a. To conserve selected threatened forest tree species in different agro-ecological regions of Bangladesh.

b. To observe the suitability in particular site(s).

1.8

Expected output: Threatened species of fifty indigenous forest tree species will be conserved in over fifty hectare plantations in four agro-ecological regions of the country for future seed sources.

1.9

Activities for the year:

a. Raising 15,000 seedlings of ten threatened species at HQ, Charkai, Charaljani, Keochia and Lawachara Silviculture Research (SR) stations. The species will be boilam, civit, haldu, goda, batna, menda, kannari, roktan, jayna, tali and others.

b. Four hectares new mono and mixed plantations of the species will be raised  at  four SR stations (4.0 ha: 1.0 ha x 4 stations).

c. Last years’ plantation (17.5 ha x 3 times) will be maintained by weeding, cleaning, climber cutting, etc. for data collection.

d.  Data on of data survival, height and diameter (DBH) growth will be recorded.

e.  Analysis of data and reporting will be made.

1.11

Previous progress, if any:

17.50 ha mixed plantations of 10 threatened species viz.haldu (Adina cordifolia), boilum (Anisoptera scaphula),  civit (Swintonia floribunda),  uri-am (Mangifera sylvatica), gandhi-gajari (Miliusa velutina), lodh (Symplocos racemosa), moos (Brownlowia elata) , dhali garjan (Dipterocarpus gracilis), raktan (Lophopetalum frimbriatum), kannari (Gardenia coronaria),  mailum (Bouea oppositifolia), tabbi and kalo meda (Litsea monopetala)  have been raised and maintained at Charkai, Charaljani, Keochia  and  Lawachara S.R. Stations .

1.12

Achievement (s), if any:

Ten threatened species have been conserved in the conservation plots in four agro-ecological regions of Bangladesh.                                                

1.14

Beneficiaries: FD, NGOs, Farmers, Educational institutions and other tree planting agencies.

2.

Study: On-going

2.1

Title of the study: Restoration of sal (Shorea robusta) coppice forest.

2.4

Starting year: 2004-2005

2.5

Expected completion year: 2009-2010

2.6

Objective (s) of the study:

a. To know present status of Sal forest (Base line information of species composition and soil properties).

b.     To restore the degraded Sal forest ecosystem through enrichment planting of sal associate.

c.     To monitor the changes in soil properties (soil texture and NPK).

d.     To monitor the change of biodiversity of sal forest overtime after establishment of enrichment   plantation.

2.8

Expected output: Techniques of degraded Sal forest restoration.

2.9

Activities for the year:

a. Maintenance of four hectare plantations at Charaljani and Charkai SR stations by weeding.

b. Data collection: Survival, height and diameter (DBH) growth regeneration and recruit of Sal and other species.

c. Soil collection and analysis (Organic carbon, NPK etc.)

d. Analysis of data and reporting will be made.

2.11

Previous progress, if any :

Four hectare trial plantations of sil-koroi (Albizia procera), kala-koroi (Albizia lebbek), motor-kori (Albizia lucida), raj-koroi (Albizia richardiana), haldu (Adina cordifolia), chapalish (Artocarpus chaplasha), telsur (Hopea odorata), amloki (Phyllanthus emblica), bohera (Terminalia bellirica), agar (Aquilaria agallocha), simul (Bombax insigne), chickrassi (Chukrassia tabularis), putranjib (Putranjiva roxburghii), kanaidinga (Oroxyllum rhetsa) and  rattan sps. have been   raised  at Charkai and Charaljani SR Stations.Regeneration and recruit of Sal and other species recorded in the study area. Soil sample collected for analysis to determine organic caebon and NPK.

2.12

Achievement (s), if any:

Four hectare plantation of Sal coppice forest with Sal natural associates have been established at Charkai and Charaljani SR Stations

2.14

Beneficiaries: FD, NGOs, Farmers, Educational institutions and other tree planting agencies.

3.

Study: On-going

3.1

Title of the study: Domestication and conservation of litsea glutinosa in Bangladesh. 

3.4

Starting year: 2008-2009

3.5

Expected completion year: 2010-2011

3.6

Objective (s) of the study:

a. To assess the distribution, extent and pattern of local use and management practices,

b. To assess natural regeneration potentials and develop coppice management technique,

c. To know the reproductive biology, germination and other easy propagation techniques

d. To develop a sustainable bark  harvesting schedule

3.8

Expected output:

The following information will be generated:

a. Distribution pattern, local uses and indigenous management of the species in study area.

b. Natural regeneration status and coppice management techniques.

c. Reproductive biology, germination and propagation techniques

d. Sustainable bark harvesting schedule, and knowledge on domestication process

3.9

Activities for the year:

a. Survey, sample collection and identification through standard taxonomic method.

b. Raising 1000 seedlings by seeds (100) and branch cutting (900).

c. Maintenance of last year’s natural regeneration plots for data collection.

d. Compilation of last  years data and reporting.

3.11

Previous progress, if any:

3.12

Achievement (s), if any:

3.14

Beneficiaries: FD, NGOs, farmers, educational institutions and other tree planting agencies.

4

Study: On-going

4.1

Title of the study: Growth performance of different forest tree species in research plots.

4.4

Starting year: 1996-1997

4.5

Expected completion year: 2009-2010

4.6

Objective(s) of the study:

a.   To assess the growth performance of different tree species in four agro ecological regions of the country.

b.   To determine the Silvis of the species.

c.   To developed future seed sources.

4.8

Expected output:

Site suitable species and provenances for plantation development will be selected for different site quality index in different agro-ecological regions of Bangladesh. Silvicultural techniques (spacing, weeding, fertilization, pruning, thinning and coppicing) for plantation management will be   developed for maximizing yield of the plantation.

4.9

Activities for the year:

a. Maitenance of One hundred eight hectare (54 ha x2 times=108 ha) older experimental trial plantations up to 2007 (2 times) at HQ, Keochia, Lawachara, Charaljani and Charkai SR stations for growth data collection.

b. Maintenance of last years five hectare (5.0 ha) Muli bamboo and 1.0 ha  of talla, balcoa, kata barua, polymorpha, bariala, pecha  bamboo plantation raised at Keochia, Charkai, Charaljani and Lawachara SR Stations.

c. Data collection: Survival, height and diameter (DBH) growth, length of clean bole, straightness of stem, total biomass, coppicing ability etc.

d. Data collection and analysis.

e. Publication: Coppicing ability of Eucalyptus, Biomass of bamboo, Species selection for different agro-ecological regions of Bangladesh.

4.11

Previous progress, if any :

Ninety three  ha  older trial plantations ( species elimination trials; provenance trials; coppicing trials; spacing trials/99; mixed planting trials/98,99,2000,2001; under planting trials/98,99; Planting technique/99, Arboretum of 46 sps/2000,2001;  ) maintained by weeding for data collection at four SR Stations. Assessed biomass of eight bamboo species at Lawachara SR Station and 3 Eucalyptus   species Viz. Eucalyptus camaldulensis, E. tereticornis and E. brassiana (3^rd rotation) at Charkai SR Station. Compiled phenological data of 240 indigenous and exotic tree species.

4.12

Achievement (s), if any :

Determined phenological characters of 240 indigenous and exotic species, selected site specific species/ provenance for large scale plantation ( 15 fast-growing species, 21 medium rotation species, 17 long rotation species, 4 provenance of A. auriculiformis, 6 provenance of A. mangium, 3 provenance of P. caribaea, 3 provenance of P. oocarpa, 4 provenance of Glericidia sepium, 3, 2, 2, 2 provenance of E. camaldulensis, E. brassiana, E. teriticornis, E. urophylla respectively), established plantations of 70 indigenous and exotic tree species, established four hectare plantations of 8 bamboo  species.

4.14

Beneficiaries: FD, NGOs, farmers, educational institutions and other tree planting agencies.

5.

Study: On-going

5.1

Title of the study: Seedling raising techniques in cocomoss and saw dust compost media.  

5.4

Starting year: 2006-2007

5.5

Expected completion year: 2009-2010

5.6

Objective (s) of the study:

a. To develop improved media for quality seedling production.

b. To develop seedling raising media suitable for fumigation to make the media free from harmful insect and fungal pathogens.

c. Identification of proper ratio of cocomoss and saw-dust for raising quality seedling in the nursery.

5.8

Expected output:

a. Improved media for quality seedling production.

b. Improved polybag media for easy seedling handling or dispatch to foreign countries.

c. Seedling raising media suitable for fumigation.

5.9

Activities for the year:

a. Fumigation test.

b. Data analysis and reporting on performance of coco moss media for quality seedling production.

5.11  

Previous progress, if any :

Ten thousand seedlings of telsur (Hopea odorata), garjan (Dipterocarpus turbinatus) and neem (Azadirachta indica) have been raised in cocomoss media. Data on germination, survival, height and collar diameter and root characters have been recorded.

5.12

Achievement (s), if any: Better seed germination and quality seedling production technique.

5.14

Beneficiaries FD, NGOs, Farmers, Educational institutions and other tree   planting agencies.

6.

Study: On-going

6.1

Title of the study: Large scale production of quality seedlings of important forest tree and bamboo species.

6.4

Starting year: 2006-2007

6.5

Expected completion year: 2009-2010

6.6

Objective (s) of the study:

a. To determine age, height and root-shoot ratio of seedlings for dispatch from nursery to plantation.

b. To provide quality seedlings to planters for successful plantation establishment.

c. To develop linkages with planters for awareness development about quality seedling.

6.8

Expected output:

a.  Awareness development about quality seeds and seedlings.

b. Increased yield of fuel wood and timber.

6.9

Activities for the year:

a. Nursery development.

b. Collection of cow dung, soil and fertilizer.

c. Collection of seeds of dominant /popular tree species from Seed Orchards, plantations and natural forests.

d. Raising forty thousand seedlings at HQ nursery.

e. Measurement of seedling height, collar dia., root and shoot length at age of 3, 4, 5 and 6 month.

f.  Data analysis and reporting: Preliminary report suitable on seedling size for plantation development.

6.11

Previous progress, if any:

Thirty thousand seedlings of thirty seven important forest tree species raised.

6.12

Achievement (s), if any:

Morphological characters of 15 tree species seedlings have been recorded for seedling taxonomy.

6.14

Beneficiaries: FD, NGOs, farmers, educational institutions and other tree planting agencies.

7.

Study: On-going

7.1

Title of the study: Mixed plantation model development in farmer’s field for sustainable production of fuel wood and timber.

7.4

Starting year: 2008-2009

7.5

Expected completion year: 2010-2011

7.6

Objective (s) of the study:

a. To motivate farmers establishing mixed plantation instead of traditional mono-plantation.

b. To get maximum benefit from plantation through production of multiproduct.

c. To promote biodiversity conservation

d. To develop suitable plantation model for sustainable management of forest.

7.8

Expected output:

a. Develop suitable plantation model for sustainable management of forest.

b. Conserve biodiversity.

c. Increased production of fuel wood and timber.

d. Increased income of planters.

7.9

Activities for the year:

a. Focus Group discussion for species selection and motivation.

b. Seed collection of different indigenous and exotic tree species.

c. Collection of soil, cow dung and polybags.

d. Nursery bed preparation.

e. Raising of Twenty thousand seedlings of indigenous and exotic tree species.

f.  Nursery maintenance.

g. Site selection, site preparation, layout, design will be done for four hectare plantation at Chittagong Hill Tracts.

h. Layout and planting.

i.   Maintenance of 12 ha last years plantation by weeding (2 times).

j.   Vacancy filling of 12 ha last years plantation by seedling.

k. Data collection on survival and height growth.

7.11

Previous progress, if any :

a.Three numbers of Focus Group discussion have been done with 150 numbers of local planters for 

Species selection and motivation at Faitong areas under lama Upa-Zila, Bandarban district.

b.12 ha mixed plantations of  19 indigenous and exotic tree species viz. chickrassi (Chukrassia velutina), telsur (Hopea odorata), lohakat (Xylia kerrii), sonalu (Cassia fistula),civit (Swintonia floribunda), chapalish (Artocarpus chama), mahogany (Swietenia mahagoni), dhakijam (Syzygium grandis), acacia hybrid (Acacia auriculiformis X A. mangium), simul (Bombax ceiba), borta (Artocarpus lacucha), jalpai (Elaeocarpus floribundus), kanthal (Artocarpus heterophyllus), payera (Psidium guajava), amloki (Phyllanthus emblica), arjun (Terminalia arjuna), champa (Michelia champaca), bohera (Terminalia bellirica), jarul (Lagerstroemia speciosa) and hijal (Barringtonia acutangula) have been raised  among  ten planters land at Faitong areas under lama Upa-Zila, Bandarban district. 

7.12

Achievement (s), if any: 12 ha mixed plantations of 20 indigenous and exotic tree species have   been established among ten local planters at Faitong areas under lama Upazilla, Bandarban. 

7.14

Beneficiaries: Farmers and wood based industries.

8.

Study: On-going

8.1

Title of the study: Broom grass (Thysanolaena  maxima) plantation techniques development in farmer’s field.

8.4

Starting year: 2008-2009

8.5

Expected completion year : 2010-2011

8.6

Objective (s) of the study:

a. To evaluate present market potentialities of broom grass in Bangladesh.

b. To develop income generating sources for farmers.

c. To introduce easy nursery and plantation techniques for large scale plantation techniques for large scale plantation   development of broom grass.

d. To create opportunities for development of rural cottage industries for upliftment of livelihoods of rural people.

8.8

Expected output:

a. Development of market potentialities of Broom grass.

b. Development of income generating source and cottage based industries for rural hilly peoples.

c. Development of nursery and plantation technique for large scale plantation.

8.9

Activities for the year:

a. Two times maintainance, weeding, mulching  and data collection of 25 hectare (63 acre) plantation at BFRI campus, Keochia RS, Faitong, lama and Naikhyonchari, Bandarban, Chittagong Hill Tracts.

b. Nursery site selection, layout, design, nursery bed preparation at Bandarban.

c. Collection of sand, cow dung, soil, bamboo etc. for nursery bed preparation.

d. Collection of fifteen thousand rhizomes, sucker and branch cutting of local variety from different hilly area.

e. Site selection, site preparation, layout, design will be done for four hectare plantation at Chittagong Hill Tracts.

f.  Four hectare (10 Acre) plantation will be raised at Bandarban, Chittagong Hill Tracts.

g. Assess yield of inflorescence per hectare/area from previous experimental plots.

h. Market survey and documentation of the species at greater Chittagong and Chittagong Hill Tracts.

i.   Data collection on survival, count number of leaves, number of sticks and formation of rhizomes at two months interval after planting.

j.   Data analysis and reporting.

8.11  

Previous progress, if any:

25 ha plantation were established at BFRI campus, Keochia SR Station, Faitong and Naikhyongchari, Bandarban. 3,193 broom sticks produced 192.0 kg green weight and 91.0 kg dry weight from 0.72 ha plantation.

8.12  

Achievement (s), if any: 25 ha plantation were established.

8.14

Beneficiaries: FD, NGOs, planters. wood base industries and private entrepreneurs.

9.

Study: On-going

9.1

Title of the study   :   Effect of betel leaf cultivation on the regeneration and tree diversity in Khasia punji of Greater Sylhet District.

9.4

Starting year: 2008-2009

9.5

Expected completion year: 2010-2011

9.6

Objective(s) of the study:

a. To document the existing management practices made by the Khasia community

b. To explore the tree diversity and its distribution in the punji along with different environmental factors.

c. To see the impact of betel leaf cultivation on species richness, dominance, distribution   and their regeneration.

d. To measure the effects of betel leaf cultivation on environment specially the soil properties and conservation.

e. To explore the role of betel leaf cultivation on the socioeconomic conditions of the Khasia community.

9.8

Expected output:

a. Impact of betel leaf cultivation by the Khasia community on tree diversity and   regeneration will be known

b. Indigenous knowledge on management and conservation will be known.

c. Social conditions, local institutions and their role will be known to strengthen the existing policy for better management of natural resources.

d. Findings also benefited the Khasia community

9.9

Activities for the year:

a. Literature review.

b. Survey of 15 Khasia   community (10 at Kulaura of Moulavibazar and 5 at Jainta of Sylhet)

c. Maintenance of 3.0 ha experimental plots 2 times.

d. Data collection on total number of trees in the plot, no. of species, height and diameter of individual trees.

e. Collection of data on regeneration. (the name and number of seedlings with ≥ 20 cm in height and saplings of each species will be counted).

f.  Collection of 120 soil samples and their analysis (moisture content, soil pH, soil texture, organic matter, NPK, water holding capacity and cation exchange capacity)

9.11

Previous progress, if any: Conducted survey in Srimongal, Komolgonj and Boralekha upazilla of Moulivi bazar district. Demographic and socioeconomic data on 15 Khasia punji of the said upazillas were collected. Three farmer groups were selected at Kalingi punji of Adampur, Lawa chara punji of Srimongal and Patrocola punji of Gobindpur. Experimental plots (WHAT Epts?) were laid out in RCBD at three locations (Adampur, Lawachara and Gobindpur) in both panjhum and natural forest. For tree diversity study total 72 sample plots were setup in three locations (24 plots in each location). Out of which 12 plots are in panjhum and 12 plots in natural forests. Optimum plot size was found 20m x 20m.All trees ≥ 5cm in diameter at breast height (dbh) were identified and measured in the study area. 25 plant samples were collected for identification.

For regeneration study 72 permanent sample plots were setup in three study area (24 plots in each location). Out of which 12 plots are in panjhum and 12 plots in natural forests. 3m x 3m quadrate was found optimum for regeneration study. Within each quadrate, the name and number of seedlings with ≥ 20 cm in height and saplings of each species were counted and recorded.120 soil samples were collected in three different depths (surface- 0 to15 cm; middle- 16 to 30 cm and lower- 30 to 50cm) from selected quadrate and processed for analysis.

9.12.

Achievement(s), if any :  Not applicable

9.14

Beneficiaries: Forest Department and Khasia community.

1

Study : On-going

1.1

Title of the study:   Vegetation dynamics and regeneration pattern in relation to salinity and salutation of the Sundarban.

1.4

Starting year: 2007-2008

1.5

Expected completion year: 2011-2012

1.6

Objectives:

a. To determine the species composition.

b. To determine the natural regeneration status of major mangrove species.

c. To understand the vegetation dynamics in the Sundarban over time.

d. d. To assess the impact of salinity and siltation on the change of vegetation.

1.8

Expected output: Species composition, vegetation dynamics and regeneration status of major mangrove species in the Sundarban.

1.9

Activities for the year:

a. Maintenance (demarcation of plots, replacement of damaged   signboards, number-plates, jungle cutting etc.) of 30 PSPs in different salinity zones throughout the Sundarban.

b. Collection of data on species composition, dia-class, height class, regeneration, growth, salinity and siltation from the PSPs. Compilation and analysis of data.

c. Compilation and analyis of data.

1.11

Previous progress, if any:

Thirty Permanent Sample Plots (PSPs) were maintained. Data on species composition, number of trees of different species, height, DBH, regeneration of the seedlings recruitment of mangrove species were recorded from 30 PSPs. Seedlings recruitment of major mangrove species were recoded from the PSPs. Average seedlings recruitment in the year 2009 was found 31,422/ha/year. Among them, Heritiera fomes constituted 35.9%, Excoecaria agallocha 39.2%, Ceriops decandra 12.2%, Bruguiera sexangula 7.1%, Avicennia officinalis 0.2%, Aegiceras corniculatum 0.1%, Xylocarpus mekongensis 0.3%, Sonneratia apetala 0.7%, Amoora cuculata 2.5%, Cynometra ramiflora 1.2% and Rhizophora mucronata 0.1%. Height and DBH class of Sundri and Gewa were analysed. Highest number of sundri trees (51%) was found under DBH class >5<=10cm and only 3.5% Sundri trees was found above 30cm DBH. Highest number of gewa trees (74%) was found under DBH class >5<=10cm and only 1.5% gewa trees was found above 20cm DBH. Highest number of sundri trees (41%) was found under heihgt class >5<=10m and only 2.3% sundri trees was found above 15m height. Highest number of gewa trees (47%) was found under height class >5<=10m and only 14% gewa trees was found above 10m height.

1.12.

Achievement, if any: Thirty Permanent Sample Plots (PSPs) were established in different salinity zones throughout the Sundarban.

1.14

Beneficiaries: Forest Department

2

Study: On-going

2.1

Title of the study: Centralization and conservation of mangrove vegetation in three salinity zones of the Sundarban.

2.4

Starting year: 2003-2004

2.5

Expected completion year: 2011-2012

2.6

Objectives:

a. To conserve mangrove species in their natural habitat.

b. To centralize threatened mangrove species.

c. To observe the flora-fauna interaction over time.

d. To demonstrate flora and fauna in natural habitat in the Sundarban.

2.8

Expected output: Conservation of mangrove species. Establish of primary relationship between flora and fauna in the mangroves.

2.9

Activities for the year:

a. Demarcation of boundary lines of three plots by clearing jungle and painting of trees.

b. Establishment of rain gauge in each saline zone.

c. Planting of previously raised 1,800 seedlings seedlings of amur (Amoora cuculata) and 1,800 seedlings of shingra (Cynometra ramiflora)

d. Raising of 5,400 seedlings of 3 threatened mangrove species namely Bakul Kankra (Bruiguiera sexangula), maricha baen (Avicennia marina) and  am dhekur (Cerbara odollam) for next year plantation.

e. Maintenance of previously raised dhundhul (1.5 ha), kirpa (1.8 ha), passur (0.9 ha) ), jhana (0.6 ha) and khalshi (0.9 ha) experimental plantations. Collection of survival and growth data from the experimental plantations twice a year.

f.  Compilation and analysis of data.

2.11

Previous progress, if any:

Three conservation plots covering an area of sixty hectares were established at Dhangmari (Com. No. 31), Bogi (Com. No. 24) and Munshiganj (Com. No. 46) in three salinity zones of the Sundarban. Initially it was recorded that there are thirty seven species at Bogi in the less saline zone, thirty one species at Dhangmari in the moderate saline zone and twenty two species at Munshigang in the strong saline zone of the conservation plots. Dhundhul (1.5 ha), kirpa (1.8 ha), passur (0.9 ha), jhana (0.6 ha) and khalshi (0.9 ha) were centralized in three conservation plots in different saline zones. Growth and survival of those planted species in the conservation plots in different years have been analyzed . 1,800 seedlings of amur (Amoora cuculata) and 1,800 seedlings of shingra (Cynometra ramiflora) were raised in three research stations for centralization in the arboretum. The following Bee foraging plants were recorded in the conservation plots: khalshi, kirpa, golpata, goran, gewa, sundari, baen, keora, choyla, kankra, passur, amur, hargoja and hantal.

2.12

Achievement, if any :

Three conservation plots (20 hectares at each saline zone) were established at Dhangmari (Com. No. 31), Bogi (Com. No. 24) and Munshiganj (Com. No. 46) in the Sundarban. Five mangrove species were centralized in the three conservation plots of the Sundarban.

2.14

Beneficiaries: Forest Department, NGOs, Students, Teachers, Researchers and Visitors.

3

Study: On-going

3.1

Title of the study: Growth performance of mangrove and non-mangrove experimental plantations in the Sundarban.

3.4

Starting year: 2004-2005

3.5

Expected completion year: 20011-2012

3.6

Objectives: To determine the growth performance of mangrove and non-mangrove experimental plantations in the Sundarban.

3.8

Expected output: Determination of growth performance of planted mangrove species on poorly stocked areas and non-mangrove species on the raised lands of the Sundarban.

3.9

Activities for the year:

a. Maintenance of 3.5 ha mangrove and 3.5 ha non-mangrove experimental plantations.

b. Collection of growth data (survivability, height, dbh, bole height, etc.) from the experimental plantations.

c. Compilation and analysis of data.

3.11

Previous progress, if any:

A total of 3.5 ha mangrove and 3.5 ha non-mangrove species plantations were maintained. Growth data of one non-mangrove (Jarul- Legerstroemia speciosa) and eight mangrove species (Sundri- Heritiera  fomes, gewa- Excoecaria agallocha, goran- Ceriops decandr, kirpa-Lumnitzera racemosa, passur (Xylocarpus mekongensis), kankra (Bruguiera gymnorrhiza), amur (Amoora cucullata), khalshi (Aegiceras corniculatum) were recorded and analyzed. Growth performance of jarul is very promising in the raised land of the Sundarban. Average survival percentage of jarul was 83 and average height was 6.9m & average DBH 12.2cm at the age of 15 years at Khatakhali in the less saline zone of the Sundarban. The average of survival of sundari, gewa and kirpa were 21%, 70% and 63% as well as average height of those species were 1.8m, 5.0m and 5.5m respectively at the age of 14 years at Burigoalini in the strong saline zone. The average of survival of jhana and gewa were 26% and 86% as well as average height of those species were 5.6m and 3.2m respectively at the age of 11 years at Khashitana in the strong saline zone of the Sundarban. The average of survival of gewa and goran were 61% and 55% as well as average height of those species were 2.1m and 1.6m respectively at the age of 10 years at Andermanik in the strong saline zone of the Sundarban. 

3.12

Achievement, if any:   Plantations of 3.5 ha mangrove and 3.5 ha non-mangrove species were established in the Sundarban.

3.14

Beneficiaries: Forest Department, NGOs, Local farmers

4

Study: On-going

4.1

Title of the study: Development of a mangrove museum.

4.4

Starting year: 2002-2003

4.5

Expected completion year: 2011-2012

4.6

Objectives:

a. To collect and preserve the representative specimens of flora and fauna from the Sundarban.

b. To demonstrate the specimens of flora and fauna to the students, teachers, researchers and visitors.

4.8

Expected output: Establishment of a mangrove museum housing representative flora and fauna of the Sundarban.

4.9

Activities for the year:

a. Procurement of 5 glass containers (18"x18"x9")15 liter formaldehyde, 13 (4'x3'6") & 7nos (4'x2'6") of display board with glass cover, one xylarium case (4'x2'x2") and other materials.

b. Collection and preparation of herbarium specimens of all available mangrove species. Collection and preservation of fleshy fruits, plant parts and available faunal specimens from the Sundarban .

c. Maintenance of previously collected flora and faunal specimens in the museum.

d. Preparation of videos and still pictures.

4.12

Achievement, if any: A museum has been established at the Divisional Head Quarter of Mangrove Silviculture Division, Khulna in 2002 having 55 flora and 50 faunal specimens and twelve wood samples of mangrove tree species.

4.14.

Beneficiaries: Forest Department, NGOs, Students, Teachers, Researchers and Visitors.

5

Study: On-going

5.1

Title of the Study:   Top dying of sundari (Heritiera fomes) in relation to physiological factors in the Sundarban.

5.4

Starting yea: 2007-2008

5.5

Expected completion year: 2009-2010

5.6

Objectives:

a. To determine the physiological factors responsible for top dying of sundari.

b. To develop management option for sundari.

5.8

Expected output: Development of management option for sundari.

5.9

Activities for the year:

a. Procurement of chemicals and glassware.

b. Collection of soil and water sample and plant sample (root, stem, leaf of seedling and leaf, twig and little branches of sapling and matured tree) from the Sundarban for experimental analysis. Data recording twice a year (April-May and October-November).

c. Soil, water and plant parts sample analysis.

d. Compilation of data.

5.11

Previous progress, if any:

Literature on top dying of sundari has been reviewed and a work plan regarding top dying of sundari in relation to physiological factors in the Sundarban has been prepared. Affected and non-affected sundari trees in the Sundarban have been selected at Kalabogi (compartment no.32 and 33), Khashitana (compartment no.37) and Bogi (compartment no.1) for physiological study. Soil, water and plant samples (i. e. root, stem, leaf of seedling; root, leaf and little branch of sapling and matured tree) have been collected and analyzed from the selected trees.

5.12

Achievement, if any:  Four experimental plots were laid out in different locations of the Sundarban for studding the top dying problem of sundari trees.

5.14

Beneficiaries: Forest Department

6

Study: On-going

6.1

Title of the study: Development of homestead forest and environment to support the rural people living adjacent to the Sundarban.

6.4

Starting year: 2008-2009

6.5

Expected completion year: 2013-2014

6.6

Objectives:

a. To explore present livelihood status of local mangrove dwellers.

b. To assess homestead vegetation of the mangrove dwellers.

c. To develop homestead forest of the mangrove dwellers for decreasing pressure on the resources of the Sundarban and to improve the environment as well.

6.8

Expected output: Development of socio-economic status by increasing homestead forest of the adjacent people of the Sundarban which will ultimately decrease pressure on the Sundarban. 

6.9

Activities for the year:

a.  Selection of 3 more villages of the Sundarban for conducting the study.

b.  Arrangement of 3 meetings for awareness development and collection of information about livelihood status of local people adjacent to the Sundarban.

c. Raising people demanding seedlings.

d. Distribution of seedlings among the mangrove dwellers.

e. Raising seedlings for gap filling of previously planted areas.

f.  Collection of growth and survival data from the experimental areas.

6.11

Previous progress, if any:

Literature of the study has been reviewed and a work plan regarding development of homestead forest and environment to support the rural people living adjacent to the Sundarban has been prepared. Three villages adjacent to the Sundarban have been selected for conducting this study. Among these three villages, one is Central Kalinagar at Shamnagar in Satkhira and the other two are Rayenda and Tafalbari at Sarankhola in Bagherhat. Ninety farmers have been selected in those three villages adjacent to the Sundarban for evaluating long term livelihood security analysis in different stages. A number of 12,000 seedlings have been distributed among the selected farmers and other people living adjacent to the Sundarban.

6.12

Achievement, if any:

Farmers’ level stakeholders have been selected in three villages adjacent to the Sundarban for evaluating long term livelihood security analysis in different stages.

6.14

Beneficiaries: Forest Department

7

Study: On-going

7.1

Title of the Study:   Selection and development of the top dying tolerant sundri (Heritiera fomes) trees in the Sundarban.

7.4

Starting year: 2008-2009       

7.5

Expected completion year: 2010-2011

7.6

Objectives: To develop a pure line of top dying tolerant sundri trees.

7.8

Expected output: Selection and development of top dying resistant sundri trees in the Sundarban.

7.9

Activities for the year:

a.     Planting of previously raised seedlings of selected sundari trees at three locations of the Sundarban.

b.     Observation of flowering and fruiting behaviors in the selected trees.

c.     Collection of data on soil pH, water salinity, light intensity, inundation and siltation in the selected sites.  

d.     Collection of seeds from the selected trees.

e.     Raising seedlings at MSD headquarter, Bogi and Dhangmari Research Stations for next year plantations.

f.      Observation on germination of the seeds, survival and growth performance of the seedlings in the nursery.

g.     Data compilation.

7.11

Previous progress, if any: Forty numbers (10 in each location) of healthy (disease free) sundari trees have been selected for development of pure line in the Sundarban. The average height, bole height and DBH of the selected healthy (disease free) sundari trees were 10.8m, 7.5m and 16.2cm respectively at Bholarpar (compt. No. 24) in the less saline zone. The average height, bole height and DBH of the selected healthy (disease free) sundari trees were 10.6m, 6.3m and 16.6cm respectively at Bojbaja  (compt. No. 37) in the moderate saline zone. The average height, bole height and DBH of the selected healthy (disease free) sundari trees were 10.1m, 4.9m and 17.8cm respectively at Kalabogi (compt. No. 33) in the moderate saline zone. The average height, bole height and DBH of the selected healthy (disease free) sundari trees were 15.8m, 8.3m and 22.7cm respectively at Kalabogi Khal (compt. No. 32 in the moderate saline zone. The water salinity of Bholarpar (compt. No. 24), Bojbaja (compt. No. 37), Kalabogi (compt. No. 33) and Kalabogi Khal (compt. No. 32) were recorded 2ppt, 21ppt, 19ppt and 20ppt respectively in May, 2009. The soil pH of Bholarpar (compt. No. 24), Bojbaja  (compt. No. 37), Kalabogi (compt. No. 33) and Kalabogi Khal (compt. No. 32) were 4.2, 5.4, 6.0 and 6.2 respectively. Inundation was regular in all the experimental sites. Siltation / erosion gauge have been placed in each location.

7.12

Achievement, if any:

Forty (10 in each location) healthy (disease-free) sundari trees were selected for development of pure lines in the Sundarban.

7.14

Beneficiaries: Forest Department

8

Study: New

8.1

Title of the study: Heart rot disease of Passur (Xylocarpus mekongensis) trees in the Sundarban.

8.4

Starting year: 2009-2010

8.5

Expected completion year: 2009-2012

8.6

Objectives:

a. To determine the infestation status of passur in the Sundarban.

b. To determine the environmental factors responsible for heart rot disease of passur.

c. To identify the causal organism of heart rot disease.

d. To develop disease management plan for passur.

8.8

Expected output: Identification of causal organism of heart rot disease of passur and development of management option.

8.9

Activities for the year:

a. Visit to the Sundarban for collecting the infestation status and site selection of heart rot disease of passur.

b. Collection of soil and plant samples (pneumatophore, stem, fruit body, leaf, twig and little branches) from the selected sites of the Sundarban for experimental analysis.

c. Stem sawing and wood sample preservation for identification of infestation status.

d. Collection of data on infestation, water salinity, soil pH, inundation and siltation from affected and unaffected areas.

e. Compilation of data.

8.11

Previous progress, if any: Not applicable

8.12

Achievement, if any :Not applicable

8.14

Beneficiaries: Forest Department

1

Study: On going

1.1

Title of the study: Growth performance of different mangrove and non-mangrove species in the coastal areas of Bangladesh.

1.4

Starting year: 1992-1993

1.5

Expected completion year: 2010-2011

1.6

Objective(s) of the study: To select site-suitable mangrove and mainland species for coastal areas of Bangladesh.

1.8

Expected output: Sustainable coastal forest management strategy is expected to be developed depending on the growth performance of mangrove and non-mangrove species.

1.9

Activities for the year:

a. Maintenance of 14.60 ha of older trials, mangrove (9.5 ha), non-mangrove (4.24 ha) and palm (0.83 ha) species by weeding, cleaning, climber cutting, etc. in different sites at Rangabali, Char Kukri-Mukri and Sitakunda Research Stations.

b. Collection of survival and growth data from the experimental plantations (once).

c. Compilation and analysis of data.

1.11

Previous progress, if any:

A total of 14.60 ha older trials of mangrove, non-mangrove and palm species were maintained by weeding, cleaning, climber cutting, fence repairing etc. Growth and survival data of mangroves species such as sundari (Heritiera  fomes), gewa (Excoecaria agallocha), passur (Xylocarpus mekongensis), goran (Ceriops decandra), khalshi (Aegiceras corniculatum), hantal (Phoenix paludosa), kankra (Bruguiera sexuangula), shingra (Cynometra ramiflora); non-mangrove species such as rain tree (Samanea saman), jhao (Casuarina equisetifolia), payra (Pithecellobium dulce), sada koroi (Albizia procera), kala koroi (Albizia lebbeck) and palm species such as palmyra palm (Borassus flabellifer), coconut (Cocos nucifera), date palm (Phoenix sylvestris), betel nut (Areca catechu) were recorded every year at Rangabali, Char Kukri-Mukri and Sitakunda Research Stations and data were analyzed.

1.12

Achievement(s), if any:

Till today a total of 14.60 ha experimental plantations, mangrove (9.5 ha), non-mangrove (4.24 ha) and palm (0.83 ha) species have been established at Rangabali, Char Kukri-Mukri and Sitakunda Research Stations. Ten disaster resistant mangrove species for differently inundated coastal habitats viz. passur, khalshi for 3 to 12 months frequency of inundation (FI); goran, hantal for 3 to 6 months FI;  sundri, gewa, dhundul, kirpa, kankra for 3 to 9 months FI and shingra for only 12 months FI have been selected to cope up with different scenarios of sea level rise as well as to enrich and sustain coastal vegetation in Bangladesh. Similarly, in the raised lands of coastal areas, promising performance among non-mangrove species have been recorded for jhao, sada koroi, kala koroi, raintree, payra and jam (Sizygium cumini).

1.14

Beneficiaries: Forest Department and adjacent coastal dwellers.

2

Study: On going

2.1

Title of the study: Establishment of Seed Production Areas (SPA) and demonstration plots for priority planting mangrove species.

2.4

Starting year: 1997-1998

2.5

Expected completion year: 2010-2011

2.6

Objective(s) of the study:

a. To develop interim source of phenotypically improved quality seeds of mangrove species.

b. To establish demonstration plots with PT/SPA seeds.

2.8

Expected output: Establishment of better quality seed sources of major mangrove species in the coastal areas of Bangladesh.

2.9

Activities for the year:

a. Collection of seeds from selected sundari and baen PTs and raising of 12,000 seedlings in the nursery.

b. Establishment of demonstration plots (2.4 ha) with sundari and baen seedlings at Char Kukri-Mukri, Rangabali and Char Osman Research Stations.

c. Maintenance of previously raised 1.0 ha demonstration plots of keora at Char Kukri-Mukri, Rangabali and Char Osman Research Stations.

d. Collection of growth and survival data from the experimental plots.

e. Compilation and analysis of data.

2.11

Previous progress, if any:

Four hectares selected SPA of keora (Sonneratia apetala) at Char Taposhi (Rangabali) were maintained properly by cleaning the forest floor and numbering the seed trees. 7,500 seedlings of keora were raised at Rangabali Research Station by using best tree seeds, selected tree seeds and mass collection of keora seeds separately. Two demonstration plots (0.4 ha) of keora were established in two sites at Madarbunia and Char Dighal of Rangabali and Char Kukri-Mukri Research Stations respectively.

2.12

Achievement(s), if any:

Four hectares of SPA for keora have been established at Char Taposhi of Patuakhali Forest Division. Forest Department regularly collect keora seeds from this SPA.

2.14

Beneficiaries: Forest Department, coastal farmers (Nursery owner, seed sellers).

3

Study: On going

3.1

Title of the study: Study on the improvement of coastal homesteads through resource generation.

3.4

Starting year: 2006-2007

3.5

Expected completion year: 2010-2011

3.6

Objective(s) of the study:

a. To improve livelihood status of coastal rural farmers through resource generation in coastal homesteads.

b. To assess and prepare database on existing and recreating of different resources.

3.8

Expected output:

Improvement of livelihood status of coastal rural farmers through resource generations in the homesteads as well as enrich existing pattern of coastal vegetation.

3.9

Activities for the year:

a. Raising of 2000 seedlings of rain tree, akashmoni, golpata and supari (500 seedlings for each species) and 600 seedlings of coconut, palmyra palm and baijja bans (Bambusa vulgaris)  (200 seedlings for each species) at Rangabali and Char Kukri-Mukri Research Stations.

b. Procurement of different seasonal vegetable seeds and 496 nos. seedlings of horticultural crops (Papaya- 5 seedlings and Guava-3 for each farmer).

c. Supply of seedlings and vegetable seeds to the selected farmers for resource generations.

d. Data collection and analysis

3.11

Previous progress, if any: Thirty new rural farmers were selected from Shahabajpur, Aminpur, Babugonj of Char kukri-mukri and Char Nazir of Rangabali Research Stations. Information on the present livelihood status and homestead resources has been recorded from the selected farmers. 1800 seedlings of sundari and 1500 seedlings of golpata were raised in the nursery and distributed to the selected farmers. Six types of different vegetable seeds and seedlings of coconut    (60), apelkul (60) and guava (60) were purchased and distributed for resource generation.

3.12

Achievement(s), if any: Till today, a total of 62 farmers have been selected for resource generation at Char Nazir and Char Kasem under Rangabali Research Station; and Char Aminpur, Shahabajpur and Babuganj under Char Kukri-Mukri Research Station. Seedlings of sundari, golpata, coconut, guava and apelkul have been planted in their homesteads. Selected farmers are also cultivated different seasonal vegetables in their homesteads.   

3.14

Beneficiaries: Coastal rural farmers.

4

Study: New

4.1

Title of the study:   Introduction of bamboo, rattan and golpata species in the coastal homesteads of Bangladesh.

4.4

Starting year: 2009-2010

4.5

Expected completion year: 2012-2013

4.6

Objective(s) of the study:

a. To investigate the possibility for introduction of bamboo and rattan species in the raised lands and homesteads of the coastal areas of Bangladesh.

b. To select site suitable bamboo and rattan species in the coastal areas. 

c. To increase the productivity of bamboos and rattan in the coastal areas.

4.8

Expected output: Production of bamboo, rattan and golpata in the coastal areas will be increased. 

4.9

Activities for the year:

a. Arranging 4 (four) meetings or training programs with coastal rural people for awareness development and to learn the techniques for introducing  bamboo, rattan and golpata in the coastal homesteads at Rangabali, Char Kukri-Mukri, Char Osman and Sitakundu Research Stations (one meeting/training in each Research Station). 

b. Collection of seeds of rattan (jali/ golla bet) and golpata for raising 8000 seedlings of rattan and 4000 seedlings of golpata in poybags.

c. Raising 8000 seedlings of rattan species, 4000 seedlings (branch cutting) of bamboos (Bambusa balcooa/ B. vulgaris) and 4000 seedlings of golpata.

d. Planning and distribution of seedlings to the selected farmers.

e. Collection of information on present status of bamboo, rattan and golpata population in the farmer’s homesteads and collection of data.

4.11.

Previous progress, if any: New study

4.12

Achievement(s), if any: Not applicable

4.14

Beneficiaries: FD, NGO and rural farmers.

5

Study: On-going

5.1

Title of the study: Establishment of pilot plots of six mangrove species as under planting in keora plantations.

5.4

Starting year: 2008-2009

5.5

Expected completion year: 2010-2011

5.6

Objective(s) of the study: To establish pilot plots of site-suitable mangrove species in differently inundated coastal habitats.

5.8

Expected output: Coastal vegetation is expected to be enriched and sustained.

5.9

Activities for the year:

a. Collection seeds of sundri, passur, gewa, khalshi, kankra  and hantal for raising of 14,000 seedlings.  

b. Raising of 14,000 seedlings of these 6 mangrove species in the nursery.

c. Selection and preparation of sites for the establishment of pilot plots.

d. Establishment of 3.0 ha pilot plots for 6 mangrove species.

e. Maintenance of previously raised 3.0 ha experimental plots.

f.  Collection and compilation of data.

5.11

Previous progress, if any:

Fourteen thousand seedlings of six mangrove species (sundri, passur, gewa, khalshi, kankra and hantal) were raised in the nursery. Three ha pilot plots of these 6 mangrove species were established at Madarbunia under Rangabali Research Station and Char Digol under Char Kukri-Mukri Research Station.

5.12

Achievement(s), if any:  NA

5.14

Beneficiaries: Forest Department and adjacent coastal dwellers.

1

Study: On-going

1.1

Title of the study: Development of tissue culture techniques for farua (Bambusa polymorpha), membra (Dendrocalamus membranaceus) bamboos and medicinal plants viz. Chalmugra (Hydnocarpus kurzii).

1.4

Starting year : 2005-2006

1.5

Expected completion year: 2009- 2010

1.6

Objective(s) of the study: To evaluate the field performance of tissue culture raised

bamboo species

1.8

Expected output: Developed a large number of quality planting stocks through tissue culture.                 

1.9

Activities for the year (with quantifiable indicator):

a. Data collection from the different experimental plots. at IFESCU campus, Foy’s Lake, Ishwardi, Jahangirnagar University, Rajshahi University, Ecopark Shitakund and Faithong, Bandarban.

b. Analysis of collected data 

1.11

Previous progress, if any: Established the culture of farua bamboo (Bambusa polymorpha) and chalmugra (Hydrocurpus kurzii). Tissue culture protocol of three medicinal plants kurchii, daiphul and kesaraj have been developed and plantlets are being maintained at nursery and Laboratory. An experimental plot raised with tissue culture plantlets of eight bamboo species at Ecopark, Sitakunda.

1.12

Achievements (s), if any:  Plantlets developed through tissue culture of all bamboo species showed promising growth performance in previously raised experimental plots at different locations and about six hundred plantlets distributed to the private planters.

1.14 

Beneficiaries: BFRI, FD, NGOs, Farmers, Universities.

2

Study: On-going

2.1

Title of the study: Mass propagation of bamboos (Dendrocalamus giganteus   B .polymorpha,  B. vulgaris, and B. bambos, B. balcooa, B. tulda, B. nutuns ) through branch cuttings and seedlings proliferation.

2.4

Starting year: 2003-2004

2.5

Expected completion year: 2009-2010

2.6

Objective(s) of the study:

a.  To make available bamboo propagules for wider distribution and dissemination with developed    technology.

b.  To develop linkage with different stakeholders

2.8      Expected output: Increased bamboo cultivation and production.

Activities for the year (With quantifiable indicator):

a.   Production of cuttings and other planting materials (Five thousand branch cuttings of selected bamboo species and collection seedlings available).

b.  Procurement of nursery materials ( soil 300 cft, cow-dung 100 cft, and poly bag 100 pounds)

c.  Data collection on survival rate of cuttings.

d.  Preparation of report.

2.11

Previous progress, if any: Twenty thousand cuttings and seedlings were distributed and eighty thousand taka was collected as revenue.

2.12

Achievements (s), if any: People’s awareness increased for bamboo production through planting branch cuttings.

2.14

Beneficiaries: BFRI, FD, NGOs, Farmers, Universities.

3

Study: On going

3.1

Title of the study: Conservation of threatened plant species through domestication.

3.4

Starting year: 2003-2004

3.5

Expected completion year: 2009-2010

3.6

Objective(s) of the study:

a. To conserve and centralize the gene resource of threatened forest plant species.

b. To domesticate the threatened species for conservation.

c. To raise demonstration and resource plots for conservation purpose.

3.8

Expected output: Established conservation plots of different threatened species as gene resource conservation.

3.9

Activities for the year (with quantifiable indicator):

a. Exploration to, Kaptai, Chittagong Hill Tracts and Cox’s Bazar forest areas.

b. Collection of seeds and seedlings of ten  threatened species. ashok(Saraca asoca), chalmugra (Hydnocus kurzii), dakrom (Mitragyna paviflolia), tamal (Diospyros montana) and uriam (Mangifer sylvatica)

c. Seedlings raising and maintenance of seedlings in the nursery.

3.11  

Previous progress, if any:

About 3000 raised seedlings of mentioned species transferred in polybags that were planted in the Foy’s lake area as conservation plot.

3.12

Achievements (s), if any  :

0.50 acre of conservation plots of 8 threatened species raised at Foy’s Lake as gene resource conservation plot.

3.14 

Beneficiaries  : BFRI, FD, NGOs, Farmers, Universities

4

Study: On going

4.1

Title of the Study: Development of tissue culture techniques for,  1)Timber trees:  Anisoptera scaphula ( boilam), Adina  cordifolia (haldu) and Aquilaria malaccensis (Agar).   2) Bamboo:  Dendrocalamus gigantieus (budum),  Schizostachyum dullooa(dolu), B. polymorpa ( farua) and  D. membranaceus, ( membra) D. longispathus (ora).   3) Medicinal plant:  Phyllanthus emblica ( amloki) 4) Fruit tree: Baccaurea sapida (lotkon).

4.4

Starting year: 2008-2009

4.5

Expected completion year: 2011-2012

4.6

Objective(s) of the study:

a. To develop easy micro-propagation methods for boilam, haldu,  amloki, lotkon budum bans, dolu bans, farua bans and membra bans.

b. To produce a homogenous plant population

c. In vitro conservation of plants.

4.8

Expected output: Develop large number of quality planting stocks through tissue.

4.9

Activities for the year (with quantifiable indicator):

a. Selection of donor trees and bamboo clumps for    explants.   

b. Establishment of culture, production of multiple shoots and rooted plantlets.

c. Root induction and maintenance of the plant lets. Transfer of the plant lets into soil and maintenance.

d. Evaluation of field performance of developed plantlets and data collection.

4.11

Previous progress, if any: Culture establishment of boilam, lotkon, budumand dolu were made.

4.12

Achievements (s), if any  : N.A.

4.14 

Beneficiaries  : BFRI, FD, NGOs, Farmers, Universities

5

Study:  New

5.1

Title of the Study: Selection of superior and fast growing bamboo and tree seedlings and their cloning.

5.4

Starting year: 2009-2010       

5.5

Expected completion year: 2011-2012

5.6

Objective(s) of the study:

a. Find out fast growing clones of bamboo from seed generation of part flowering/gregarious flowering of bamboo clumps.

b. Find out fast growing and superior seedlings of selected elite trees.  

5.8

Expected output: Develop homogeneous lines of fast growing bamboo and tree species.

5.9

Activities for the year (with quantifiable indicator):

a. Seed and seedling collection from part and gregarious flowering bamboo clumps.

b. Growing of Seedling in controlled condition in the nursery.

c. Selection of superior seedlings, their field trail and cloning. Selection of elite trees, seeds collection and seedling raising the nursery.

d. Selection of superior seedlings, field trail and cloning.

5.11

Previous progress, if any: N.A.

5.12

Achievements (s), if any:  N.A.

5.14 

Beneficiaries:  BFRI, FD, NGOs, Farmers, Universities

1

Study: On-going

1.1

Title of the study: Nursery, plantation and management techniques of ten rattan species.

1.4

Starting year: 2002-2003

1.5

Expected completion year: 2009-2010

1.6

Objective(s) of the study:

a. To develop suitable techniques for production of quality planting materials of ten rattan species.

b. To develop appropriate plantation techniques and site suitability of ten rattan species.

c. To determine the optimum harvesting age and sound management system for maintaining sustainable production of different rattan species.

1.8

Expected output: Appropriate technique for production of quality planting materials, plantation raising and management of different rattan species.

1.9

Activities for the year:

a. Seed collection for studying nursery techniques of four rattan species (udum, bhudum, sundi and maphuri) and raising 10,000 seedlings of different rattan species for trial plantation.

b. Development of nursery bed.

c. Maintenance of seedlings in the nursery through weeding, watering, manuring, etc.

d. Raising trial plantations over an area of 1.0 ha.

e. Maintenance of 2.5 ha old trial plantations through vacancy filling, weeding and other tending operations.

f.  Harvesting of matured rattan from plantation at BFRI campus and Hinguli Res. Station.

g. Data collection and report writing.

1.11

Previous progress if any :

Studied fruit maturing time, seed weight of ten rattan species; seed germination period and germination percentage, root-shoot ratio of seedlings and seedling-growth in the nursery of three species (jali, kerak and golla).

Raised 2.0 ha experimental plantation. Survival percentage and growth of seedlings in the plantation; site suitability of three species, etc. were studied.

1.12

Achievement (if any): Nursery and plantation techniques of jali, karak and golla bet have been developed

1.14

Beneficiaries:  FD, NGOs, Private planters, Farmers, Educational institutions, Rattan industries and BSCIC.

2

Study: On going

2.1

Title of the study: Germplasm conservation of ten rattan species available in Bangladesh

2.4

Starting year: 2002-2003

2.5

Expected completion year: 2009-2010

2.6

Objective(s) of the study:

a. To conserve rattan species for scientific study and demonstrations.

b. To develop a gene pool of rattan species.  

c. To develop permanent source of propagating materials.

d. To distribute quality planting materials of different rattan species to the interested government/non-government organization and private planters.

2.8

Expected output: Conservation and Centralization of all rattan species available in Bangladesh.

Establish seed stand of different rattan germplasm for permanent seed source.

2.9

Activities for the year:

a. Seed collection from different locations (Sylhet, Bandarban, Khagrachari, Technaf, Gazipur) of Bangladesh.

b. Development of nursery bed and raising 10,000 seedling different rattan species for establishment of conservation plots and left over seedlings for distribution.

c. Maintenance of seedlings in the nursery.

d. Establishment of 10 conservation plots for 10 rattan species(each plot having 100 plants)

e. Collection of data on survival and growth from Botanical garden, C.U., IFESCU, seed stand at Eco-park, Bhawal National Park, Mirpur Botanical Garden, Bolda Garden, Jahangir Nagar University campus and BFRI campus.

f.  Maintenance of existing and new conservation plots.

g. Establishment of a rattan museum.

2.11

Previous progress if any :

Conservation plots of different rattan species were established at BFRI campus, Botanical Garden, Chittagong University; Institute of Forestry and Environmental Science, Chittagong University, seed stand at Eco-park, Bhawal National Park, Mirpur Botanical Garden and Jahangirnagar University campus. Seedlings of different rattan species were distributed as per demand from different sources. A draft communication material (folder) on cultivation techniques of rattan is being prepared for publication

2.12

Achievement (if any) :

Seed stand of budum (Calamus latifolius), sundi (C.gurerba), kerak (C. viminalis), udum (C. longisetus), jali (C. tenuis), sita (C. erectus), mapuri (C. gracilis), noli (C. acanthospathus), gouri (C. travencoricus) and golla (Daemonoceops jenkinsiana) are established at BFRI campus and at different location of Bangladesh.

2.14

Beneficiaries: FD, NGOs, Private planters, Farmers, Educational institutions, Rattan industries and BSCIC.

3

Study: On going

3.1

Title of the study: Nursery and plantation techniques of selected medicinal plants (MP).

3.4

Starting year: 2002-2003

3.5

Expected completion year: 2009-2010

3.6

Objective(s) of the study:

a. To develop nursery techniques for production of planting materials.

b. To develop plantation and sound management techniques for sustained yield.

3.8

Expected output: To develops propagation, plantation and management techniques of medicinal plants.

3.9

Activities for the year:

a. Collection of propagating materials and raising 5000 seedlings of five medicinal (chalmogra, ritha, nux vomica, menda and khanachal) plants to study their nursery technique and raising experimental plantations.

b. Development of nursery bed.

c. Maintenance of seedlings in the nursery.

d. Establishment of experimental plantations over an area of 0.5 acre.

e. Maintenance of new and old trial plantations.

f.  Collection of data on survival, growth and biomass from raised plots.

g. Report writing and printing.

3.11

Previous progress if any: Kalomegh, ghritoa kanchan, pipul, sarpa gandha, choi jal anantamul, salpani, pan belash, bhu kumra, ekangi,  turuk chandal, karpur,salad pata, sugar plant ,swet bach, jayatri, jayanti, nagalingom, brahmi shak, taspata, aswagandha, mahedi ,ram tulsi and khoir were collected from different locations of Bangladesh for propagation and multiplication at MFP nursery, BFRI. 10,000 seedlings of different medicinal plants were raised at MFP nursery, BFRI campus. A draft communication material (folder) on raising seedling of selected medicinal plants is being prepared for publication.

3.12

Achievement (if any): Nursery and plantation techniques of aswagandha, basak, satamoli and simul have been developed.

3.14

Beneficiaries: FD, NGOs, Private planters, Farmers, Educational Institution and Herbal drug processing industries.

4

Study: On going

4.1

Title of the study:   Germplasm conservation and management practices of different medicinal plants.

4.4

Starting year: 2002-2003

4.5

Expected completion year: 2009-2010

4.6

Objective(s) of the study:

a. To authenticate correct identification of medicinal plants.

b. To conserve medicinal plants for scientific study and demonstration.

c. To develop a gene pool of medicinal plants species for propagation purposes.

d. To popularize of cultivation and use of medicinal plants.

e. To determine management techniques for maximum yield of medicinal plants.

4.8

Expected output:

a. Permanent genetic sources for quality planting materials.

b. Management techniques for maximum yield of MP

4.9

Activities for the year:

a. Collection of propagating materials of 40 annual and five perennial medicinal plants from Bogra, Dinajpur, Natore, Bandarban and Khagrachari districts of Bangladesh.

b. Raising 15,000 seedlings of different medicinal plants for establishing conservation plots and left over seedling for distribution.

c. Maintenance of seedlings in the nursery.

d. Development of nursery site at HQs nursery and water supply facilities at Hinguli Research Station nursery.

e. Establishment of conservation plots for 40 annual and 5 perennial medicinal plants.

f.  Maintenance existing and new conservation plots at BFRI campus and Hinguli Research Station.

g. Establishment of a medicinal plant sample museum

4.11

Previous progress if any: Survey on medicinal plants was done at Sitakunda. Available plants were mostly common and seven annual species (rahuchandal, himshagar, ashtia, sankachur, sharnajayanti, ghreetakanchan and bhoikumra) were collected.

4.12

Achievement (if any): Conservation plots of 86 annual and 18 perennial medicinal plant species are established at MFP nursery and BFRI campus as a permanent source of propagating materials.

4.14

Beneficiaries: FD, NGOs, Private planters, Farmers, Educational institutions and herbal drug processing industries.

5

Study: On going

5.1

Title of the study:   On-farm adaptation trial of different species of rattans in Rajshahi and Khulna Division.

5.4

Starting year: 2008-2009

5.5

Expected completion year: 2009-2010

5.6

Objective(s) of the study:

a. To find out suitable rattan species for Rajshahi and Khulna areas.

b. Improve management techniques for sustained yield of rattan.

c. To determine the feasibility of planting the selected species of rattan along the homestead, farmland ridges, canal bank, marginal land, pond bank, road side and farmers land in Rajshahi and Khulna areas.

5.8

Expected output: Promoting rattan cultivation in Rajshahi and Khulna Division and uplift economic condition of the poor farmers in the by using the unutilized and unproductive lands.

5.9

Activities for the year:

a. Collection of seeds of three rattan species namely jali, kerak and golla. Raising 10,000 seedlings of these three species. Development of nursery site through improvement of drainage system and cementing the floor.

b. Maintenance of new and old seedlings in the nursery.

c. Selection of farmers and site through field visit in Rajshahi and Khulna Division.

d. Identification of farmers and nursery owners interested in rattan nursery in Rajshahi and Khulna Division.

e. Transportation of seedlings and distribution to the selected farmers.

f.  Organize 4 motivation/training program in Rajshahi and Khulna region for popularizing rattan nursery/plantation. 

5.11

Previous progress if any:

30,000 seedlings of jali, kerak and golla bet were raised and maintained in the MFP nursery at BFRI for distribution to the interested farmers at Rajshahi and Khulna region for raising plantation.

5.12

Achievement (if any): NA

5.14

Beneficiaries: Private planters, farmers, nursery owners, rattan industries and BSCIC.

6

Study: On-going

6.1

Title of the study : Development of propagation and production technology of medicinal plants

6.4

Starting year: 2008 -09

6.5

Expected completion year: 2009 -10

6.6

Objective(s):  Material development and organize training programme on propagation techniques of nine medicinal plant species for nursery maliks in northern region.

6.8

Expected output:

a. Raised and distributed 9000 seedlings of nine medicinal plants.

b. Trained 120 nursery men on propagation techniques of 11 medicinal plant species

6.9

Activities for the year:

a. Transportation and distribution of 9000 seedlings to the farmers of northern region

b. Organize two 2-day long training programme on propagation techniques of nine medicinal plant species

6.11

Previous progress if any:

Raised 9000 seedlings of nine medicinal plant species at MFP nursery in BFRI Organized two 2-day long training programme on propagation techniques of nine medicinal plant species and trained up 60 nursery owners.

6.12

Achievement (if any): NA

6.14

Beneficiaries : Private planters, Farmers, Nursery owners, etc.

1

Study: On-going

1.1

Title of the study: Selection of plus trees of important agroforestry and forest tree species.

1.4

Starting year: 1992-1993

1.5

Expected completion year: 2014-2015

1.6

Objectives of the study:

a. To establish sources of superior quality seeds from selected clones or progenies.

b. To obtain best possible gains from the breeding programmes by testing progenies/clones of the selected plus trees.

c. To popularize superior quality seeds produced in seed orchards.

1.8

Expected output: An interim source of superior quality seeds and breeding materials will be available for the planters

1.9

Activities for the year:

a. Verification and record keeping of 1000 plus trees selected earlier (Annexure  1).

b. Selection of 150 plus trees of  Jam, Kannyari, Haldu, Raktan, Rata, Bajna, Royna, Batna, Agar, Kadam, Toon, Kainjal, Champa, Gamar, Bara Jarul, Jarul and Rajkoroi (Annexure 2).

c. Collection of  523 kg seeds from plus trees for distribution to DNMS and other tree planters (Annexure 

1.11

Previous progress, if any:

1965 plus trees of 28 different forest tree species were scientifically verified, remarked and documented from previously selected 2267 plus trees of 50 different forest tree species. 1659 plus trees of 18 different forest tree species (Civit (Swintonia floribunda), Boilam (Anisoptera glabra), Dholi garjan (Dipterocarpus pilosus), Telsur (Hopea odorata), Chapalish (Artocarpus chaplasha) Hybrid Acacia, Acacia (Acacia auriculiformis), Gamar (Gmelina arborea), Bakain (Melia azedarach), Bahera (Terminalia bellerica), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Amloki (Embelica officinalis), Arjun (Terminalia arjuna), Neem (Azadirachta indica), Rajkoroi (Albizia richardiana) and Eucalyptus camaldulensis were selected and seeds are being collected. 7313 kg seeds of 21 different forest tree species (Telsur (Hopea odorata), Gamar (Gmelina arborea),  Garjan (Dipterocarpus pilosus), Teak (Tectona grandis), Dhakijam (Syzygium grande) , Kadam (Anthocephalus chinensis), Bahera (Terminalia bellerica), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Amloki (Embelica officinalis), Arjun (Terminalia arjuna), Neem (Azadirachta indica), Toon (Toona ciliata), Chickrassi (Chukrassia tabularis), Rajkoroi (Albizia richardiana) and Eucalyptus camaldulensis  were collected and distributed /sold to different tree planting agencies.         Seeds and scions were collected from selected PTs of Garjan, Hybrid Acacia, Teak, Gamar and Telsur were used for raising plantation and orchards

1.12

Achievement (s), if any:

2040 Plus trees of 50 species were selected and 7313 kg. seeds were collected and distributed. Better quality seed sources with broader genetic base were created.

1.14

Beneficiaries: Forest Department (FD), Non-government organizations (NGOs) and other tree planting agencies and private land owners.

2

Study: On going

2.1

Title of the study: Establishment and management of seed orchards

2.4

Starting year: 1992-1993

2.5

Expected completion year: 2009-2010

2.6

Objectives of the study:

a. To establish and manage sources of superior quality seeds from selected clones or progenies.

b. To preserve better genetic stocks under ex situ condition from the natural stands and plantations for future breeding and tree improvement programme.

c. To develop suitable techniques for mass production of clonal planting materials.

d. Screening of best clones/progenies.

e. Distribution of quality seeds to FD, NGOs, DNMSs and planter                                  

2.8

Expected output: Permanent source of quality seeds and improved planting materials will be available for the planters.

2.9

Activities  for the year:

a. Maintenance of existing 105 ha clonal seed orchard and 34 ha  seedling seed orchards

b. Collection of   seeds: teak 260kg from Kaptai Seed Orchard Centre, gamar 300 kg from Kaptai Seed Orchard Centre, telsur 40kg from Ichamati Seed Orchard Centre, pine 2kg from Ichamati Seed Orchard centre and  eucalyptus 2kg from Salna Seed Orchard Centre.

c. Seedlings raising and maintenance for establishment of seedling seed orchard of Hybrid Acacia (3ha), chapalish (2ha), jarul (1ha), champa (1ha), chickrassi (1ha), toon (1ha) and kainjal (1ha).

d. Raising of 6 hectare seedling seed orchard at private planters land.

e. Maintenance of previous year seedling at nursery.

f.  Maintenance of gap filling in 5ha clonal plantation of hybrid Acacia at Hyanko, Ichamati and Kaptai.

g.   Maintenance of nurseries at Head Quarter and seven seed orchard centres.

h.   15000 cutting production of hybrid Acacia at plant propagation unit for distribution in 6 seed orchard centres.

2.11

Previous progress, if any:

From orchards 2645 kg seeds of teak, gamar, pine, telsur, and eucalyptus were collected and distributed. 82,000 rootstocks were raised to establish clonal seed orchard of teak, mahogani, gamar, garjan, eucalyptus, akashmoni, dhakijam. 25 ha. seedling seed orchard of garjan (Diptericarpus turbinatus) doligarjan(D.pilosus) dhakijam (Syzygiun grande) chapalish (Artocarpus chaplasha) eucalyptus (Eucalyptus camaldulensis, E. tereticornis,E.  europhylla) akashmoni (Acacia auriculiformis) and gamar (Gmelina arborea)  were raised and 36 ha clonal seed orchard of Teak (Tectona grandis), gamar (Gmelina arborea) and mahogany (Swietenia mahogani) were raised. Cultural operations were carried out in 135 ha orchards and experimental plantations. Maintenance of nurseries at head quarters and 7 seed orchard centres were done.

2.12

Achievement (s), if any  :

At Hyankoo, Dulahazara, Ichamati, Salna and Kaptai SOC 32ha. clonal seed orchards of teak (Tectona grandis), gamar (Gmelina arborea) and mahogany (Swietenia mahogani)  and 25 ha. seedling seed orchard of garjan (Diptericarpus turbinatus) Doligarjan( D. pilosus) dhakijam (Syzygiun grande) Chapalish(Artocarpus chaplasha) Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus camaldulensis, E. tereticornis,E.  europhylla), akashmoni (Acacia auriculiformis) and gamar (Gmelina arborea)  were raised and seeds are being collected from teak  and gamar seed orchard at Kaptai.

2.14

Beneficiaries:  Forest Department (FD), Non-government organizations (NGOs) and other tree planting agencies and private land owners.

3

Study: On going

3.1

Title of the study: Superior stands/ woodlots selection and conversion into Seed Production Area (SPA).

3.4

Starting year: 2004-2005

3.5

Expected completion year: 2009-2010

3.6

Objectives of the study:

a. To develop an interim source of seeds

b. To ensure supply of better quality seeds

3.8

Expected output: Sources of quality seeds will be developed.

3.9

Activities  for the year:

a. Maintenance of 1ha seed production area of akashmoni at Ichamati and 1 ha seed production area of akashmoni at Kaptai  Seed Orchard Centre..

b. Collection of 20 kg seeds of A. auriculiformis from Kaptai and Ichamati seed orchard centre.

3.11

Previous progress, if any:

 Collected 164 kg seeds of A. auriculiformis from established seed production area and distributed to DNMSs, FD, and private  planters.Inferior stock were removed from one hectare earlier raised plantation of A. auriculiformis at Kaptai and one hectare at Ichamati seed orchard centre

3.12

Achievement (s), if any: Two hectare SPA of A. auriculiformis was established and seed collection and production are going on.

3.14

Beneficiaries: Forest Department (FD), Non-government organizations  (NGOs) and other tree planting agencies and private land  owners.

4

Study: On-going

4.1

Title of the study: Popularizing quality seeds and planting materials (on going).

4.4

Starting year: 2004-2005

4.5

Expected completion year: 2012-2013

4.6

Objectives of the study:

a. Awareness development about the importance and gains achieved by quality seeds and seedlings

b. To increase the quality and quantity of tree production in plantation and homesteads

4.8

Expected output: Farmers and planters will be aware about quality forest tree seeds and planting materials. Productivity/yield of the plantation will be increased.

4.9

Activities  for the year:

a. Raising of 50000 seedlings of mahogani, gamar, hybrid acacia, akashmoni, kadam, toon, jarul, silkoroi, boilam, civit, champa,  etc. considering the demands of earlier years.

b. Selection of Acacia hybrid seedlings in the nursery and planting the selected seedlings in the private planters’ field where further selection will be done. 

c. Distribution of seedlings among the farmers, planters and other users.

d. Improvement of nursery facilities at BFRI HQ.

4.11

Previous progress, if any: During last two years 86000 quality seedlings of 17 species  were distributed and more nursery facilities improved.

4.12

Achievement (s), if any: Production of forest plantation and homestead plantation  increased where quality seeds and seedlings used by farmers.

4.14

  Beneficiaries   : Forest Department (FD), Non-Government Organizations  (NGOs) and other Tree Planting Agencies and private land owners.

5

Study: On going

5.1

Title of the study: Tree seed testing before distribution and standardization of seed storage technique.

5.4

Starting year: 1992- 1993

5.5

Expected completion year: 2009-2010

5.6

Objectives of the study:

a. To develop a unified system of seed collection, storage, export, import, testing and distribution of forest tree seeds.

b. To ensure the supply of quality seeds to the planters

c. To strengthen the BFRI seed testing laboratory.

5.8

Expected output: Seed with better physiological and physical quality will   ensure better      productivity of the plantation

5.9

Activities  for the year:

a. Study on storage behavior of seeds of major forest tree species (e.g. Agar, Chapalish)

b. Germination, purity and viability tests of the collected seeds from seed orchard centres before distribution.

c. Procurement of Digital balance.

5.11

Previous progress, if any:

a. Routine testing of the collected seeds were done prior to distribution of seeds were done.

b. Laboratory facilities were strengthened.

5.12

Achievement (s), if any: Unified systems of seed distribution for Acacia auriculiformis were developed. Seed storage and testing facilities developed.

5.14

Beneficiaries: Forest Department (FD), Non-government organizations (NGOs) and other tree planting agencies and private land owners.         

6

Study: On-going

6.1

Title of the study: Centralization of high yielding clones of rubber (Hevea brasiliensis ) and establishment of orchard.

6.4

Starting year: 2008-2009

6.5

Expected completion year  : 2015-2016

6.6

Objectives of the study:

a. To increase the productivity of latex by selecting better yielding rubber plant/ clone.

b. Centralization of high yielding clones in hedge orchard.

6.8

Expected output: Latex production of rubber plant will be increased.

6.9

Activities  for the year:

a. Grafting of the previously raised seedlings to produce 2000  ramets.

b. Identification of 100 better yielding rubber trees in Raozan and Ramu rubber estate and private rubber garden at Naikhanchari

c. Collection of 200 kg seeds of rubber from selected trees.

d. Raising of 8000 seedlings.

d. Maintenances of previously raised seedlings

e. Exploration of suitable land from private planters for planting ramets.

6.11

Previous progress, if any: 120 trees were selected at Datmara Rubber estate, 20000 seedlings were raised to produce ramets by using selected clones.

6.12

Achievement (s), if any: New project.

6.14

Beneficiaries: Government and private entrepreneurs will be benefited.

7

Study: On-going

7.1

Title of the study: Plus tree selection for quality seed source development in Northern area of Bangladesh.

7.4

Starting year: 2008-2009

7.5

Expected completion Year: 2010-2011

7.6

Objectives of the study:

a. To establish sources of superior quality seeds from selected clones or progenies.

b. To obtain best possible gains from the breeding programmes by testing progenies/clones of the selected plus trees.

c. To popularize superior quality seeds produced in seed orchards.

7.8

Expected output            : An interim source of superior quality seeds and breeding materials will be available for the planters.

7.9

Activities for the year: a. Selection of 100 plus trees (Mahogany 20 , Sissoo 20, Bakain 20, Teak 20 and Gamar 20).

7.11

Previous progress, if any: 20 plus trees  of Mahogany were selected at Rajbari

7.12

Achievement (s), if any: NA

7.14

Beneficiaries: Forest Department (FD), Non-government organizations 01 (NGOs) and other tree planting agencies and private land owners.         

8

Study: On going

8.1

Title of the study: Plus tree selection of mahogany and early evaluation of its half sib progeny.

8.4

Starting year: 2009-2010

8.5

Expected completion Year: 2013-2014

8.6

Objectives of the study:

a. Exploration of genetic potential of mahogany plus trees selected at Faridpur

b. To establish sources of superior quality seeds from selected clones or progenies.

c. To obtain best possible gains from the breeding programmes by testing progenies/clones of the selected plus trees.

d. To popularize superior quality seeds produced in plus trees/seed orchards.

8.8

Expected output: Better plus trees will be identified. An interim source of superior quality seeds and breeding materials will be available for the planters.

8.9

Activities for the year:

a. Seed collection from 50 plus trees of mahogany selected earlier.

b. Study of germination behavior and growth in relation to seed size and pod size.

c. Data collection from trial plantation at Faridpur.

8.11

Previous progress, if any: New activities

8.12

Achievement (s), if any: NA

8.14

Beneficiaries: Forest Department (FD), Non-government organizations (NGOs) and other tree planting agencies and private land owners.