Plant..Profit...Prosper !

ICFRE-IFGTB has released hybrid clones of Casuarina - CH1, CH2 and CH5 - which are widely cultivated in many states of India. This documentary film covers the socio-economic impact of cultivation of Casuarina clones, especially CH5. Raw material demand and share of CH5 clone in pulpwood supply are endorsed by wood based industries. Impact of high yielding clone in increasing the farm income was narrated by casuarina growers. Rural employment generation and Quality Planting Material production by licensed nurseries are documented. Scope of pole trading with CH5 clone is explained. For further information Contact: The Director ICFRE-Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding (Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education) P.B. No. 1061, R.S. Puram P.O., Coimbatore-641002, Tamilnadu, INDIA Phone: +91 422 2484100, 2484101 Fax: +91 422 2430549 Email : [email protected] [email protected]