TeakTraditional Vs Modern

A Ex - Forester Perspective

Surinder K. Bali IFS ( Rtd.)

National Level Monitor, Ministry of

Rural Development, Govt. of India

Former PCCF, Maharashtra State

Ex-MD, FDCM Ltd

S. K. Bali, Nagpur

Traditional Scenario(upto 2000)

• Nursery technology Seed Collection & Treatment Seed Rate Germination & after Care

Prepar. of Stumps (Root-Shoot) Plantable Stumps

S. K. Bali, Nagpur

Plantation Management

• Selection of Site• Site Preparation

Plantable & Non Plantable• Planting – Onset of Monsoons• Minimal Planting Period• Timeliness of Operations & Essence• Post Planting Care

“Base Field Experience” for Takeoff !

S. K. Bali, Nagpur

Modern Technology

• Establishment of Seed Centre• Establ. of Root Trainer Nurseries, use of

only tested quality of seed from Known origin

• Selection of Potential Clone trees as source of planting stalk

• Site specific suitable clonal seedlings imported from other states with promising results

S. K. Bali, Nagpur

Field Result: A Comparison

TRADITIONAL VS MODERN COST

Time Factor Logistics

Growth

Long – Term Results to be observed in our Climatic & Site Conditions

S. K. Bali, Nagpur

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