Uttarakhand, with a unique position along the tropical, temperate and alpine agro-climatic zones and the confluence of the Eastern and Western Himalayas, is extremely rich in diversity of flora and fauna. This biodiversity reflects the culture and heritage of this Himalayan state. The traditional folklore of the state mentions the importance of biodiversity and its conservation. However, in present scenario these biodiversity components becoming extinct at an alarming rate because of several anthropogenic factors. It is therefore necessary to preserve this rich bio-depository by exploring scientific knowledge, assessing and regulating the performance of various techniques, identifying suitable preservation method (ex-situ & In-situ), demonstrate the importance of biodiversity and build people understanding towards conservation programmes.

Uttarakhand Forest Research Institute is actively engaged in biodiversity conservation program through excellence research management. These various research activities will help in finding suitable mechanisms for conservation and restoration of ideal habitats and for creating effective models for conservation programme, of various biodiversity components of Uttarakhand, especially the high altitude Himalayan region.