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ABSTRACT The artificial regeneration of Acacia nilotica (Babul) and Prosopis cineraria (Kandi) species in riverine forests is very important operation for the development of forestry in Sindh. All the operations of regeneration process from seed collection to the protection of regeneration area require special attention in order to obtain the desired success. The artificial regeneration process includes three phases viz. pre-abkalani (before the arrival of inundation water), mid-abkalani (while inundation water is receding) and post-abkalani (after complete receding of inundation water). The extent of annual regeneration operation depends upon many factors such as, availability of the area, intensity of floods, availability of seed and, the allocation of funds for carrying out the operations. The success of the operation is dependent upon proper aftercare and maintenance of the regeneration area specially the protection from grazing and trampling by animals during first year. The main objective of re-producing this paper is to refresh the senior foresters about the technique and as guideline for juniors who have recently joined the forestry profession and have not practically seen/witnessed the regeneration process. Other agencies involved in afforestation will also be benefited.