GIS Applications in Forest Resource Management Prospects & Potentials  Rajiv Kumar Garg Conservator of Forests UP Forest Department 17, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow, India – 226001 Ph: +91-522-2207982 E-mail: rajivshobhit@hotmail.com Abstract There is a growing global concern for improved forest resource management and conservation. National Forest Policy, 1988 has laid down the principles of forest resource management in India. Traditionally working plans were prepared for this purpose but gradually these are loosing their utility. The paper suggests a two dimensional approach for improved forest resource management i.e. improvement in forest management practices and applications of information technology. From here the paper suggests an integration of these two approaches for deriving the maximum benefits. Before adopting this model there is a need to carry out a case study for assessing the utility of methodology, cost implications and effectiveness of such an approach. |