Role and Contribution of Forest Research Institute, Dehra Dun, in Regard to Silvicultural Research in Bombay State

The role of Forest Research Institute in the initiation and development of Silvicultural research in Bombay State has been briefly described. It was on 14th J anuary, 1940, that the first Silviculturist of Bombay returned from F.R.I. after full initial training of two months. Since then, the succeeding Silviculturists and their staff have had their training at the expert hands of our Alma Mater - the Forest Research Institute. Not only the lacilities lor training which the Forest Research Institute affords are valuabJe, but also F.R.I. is our main source of inspiration, information, guidance, help, collaboration, and co-ordination of the research programme of the entire country. It is a fountain of strength, information and learning which nourishes and enlightens the entire Forest Service in the country.