Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education

Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) is the apex body in India for forestry research, education, and extension. Established in 19 Read more86 under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and headquartered in Dehradun, ICFRE aims to achieve ecological stability, sustainable development, and economic security through the scientific management of forest ecosystems. ICFRE’s mission encompasses generating and disseminating scientific knowledge and technologies to ensure ecological security, enhance productivity, improve livelihoods, and promote sustainable use of forest resources. It coordinates and promotes forestry research, aligns its programmes with national priorities such as the Sustainable Development Goals and climate change mitigation, and serves as a knowledge repository offering technical advice and policy support to both central and state governments.