V K Bahuguna, director general, Indian Council Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), Dehradun, has been elected as the vice-chairman of Asia Pacific Association of Forestry Research Institution (APAFRI).
APAFRI is an independent non-profit body aimed at enhancing research and technology development capabilities in support of conservation and management of forest resources in the Asia-Pacific region. The APAFRI was established to provide a viable framework for research collaboration in the region.
APAFRI has been collaborating closely with the IUFRO Special Programme for Developing Countries (SPDC) in strengthening research in the Asia-Pacific region.
“APAFRI member countries have recognised the eminence of ICFRE in the field of international forestry research and bestowed the honour to Bahuguna. The position of vice chairmanship will reinforce the leadership of India in the forestry research in International forum,” a press release of the ICFRE said.
