Genetic resources play an important role in improving the quality and quantity of forest products. In this respect, FGR provide the source material for selection of mother trees, provisional plus trees and establishment of seed orchards. It is associated with the conservation of superior genetic materials and their subsequent improvement. Ultimately, the improved materials will be utilized in national programmes to enhance the productivity of forests, and in order to do so the following activities are undertaken by the Forest Department:
• Use of fast-growing genotypes for increasing the production
• Use of best genotype/provenance of proven trees for particular site type
• Use of best genotype to develop interim and alternate sources of improved seeds required for national plantation programme
• Use of best genotypes in tree improvement programmes
