Question

Which of the following are stated objectives of Forest Survey of India:

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• A. 1 only
• B. 1, 2 and 3 only
• C. 1,2 and 4 only
• D. All of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C

1,2 and 4 only

Established in 1981, the Forest Survey of India succeeded the "Preinvestment Survey of Forest Resources" (PISFR), a project initiated in 1965 by Government of India with the sponsorship of FAO and UNDP.

Objectives of FSI:

To prepare State of Forest Report biennially, providing assessment of latest forest cover in the country and monitoring changes in these.

• To conduct inventory in forest and non-forest areas and develop database on forest tree resources.
• To prepare thematic maps on 1:50,000 scale, using aerial photographs.
• To function as a nodal agency for collection, compilation, storage and dissemination of spatial database on forest resources.
• To conduct training of forestry personnel in application of technologies related to resources survey, remote sensing, GIS, etc.
• To strengthen research & development infrastructure in FSI and to conduct research on applied forest survey techniques.
• To support State/UT Forest Departments (SFD) in forest resources survey, mapping and inventory.

To undertake forestry related special studies/consultancies and custom made training courses for SFD's and other organisations on project basis