Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) is a multidisciplinary team of experts conducting research on tropical forests and forestry. This Institute has contributed significantly to research in tropical forestry and biodiversity conservation over the past three decades of its existence. Founded in 1975, Institute is envisioned as a Centre of Excellence in Tropical Forestry to provide scientific support for decision making on matters related to forestry, with particular emphasis on conservation, sustainable utilization and scientific management of natural resources.
TreeWatch.net is a global network for monitoring tree hydraulics and carbon sequestration in the context of Climate Change. This is a unique tool to understand the hydraulic functioning and growth of trees. Dendrometers and sap flow sensors have the potential to detect stress from individual trees (and subsequently forests) in real-time. KFRI has become the first and only collaborative institution in this network from outside of Europe, and the study especially mangroves on the coastal areas of the State.
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National Seminar on Forestry, Plant Genetics, and Improvement jointly organized by KFRI and Gregor Mendel Foundation, University of Calicut was held at Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi on 3-4th December 2019. The two-day seminar was inaugurated by Padmasree M C Dathan, Scientific Advisor to Chief Minister of Kerala. Along with the inaugural function, Dr. J Thomas, former Rubber Production Commissioner gave the keynote address. The seminar has been attended by about 150 participants including 104 delegates from 24 organizations across the country.
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National Seminar on Forestry, Plant Genetics, and Improvement jointly organized by KFRI and Gregor Mendel Foundation, University of Calicut was held at Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi on 3-4th December 2019. The two-day seminar was inaugurated by Padmasree M C Dathan, Scientific Advisor to Chief Minister of Kerala. Along with the inaugural function, Dr. J Thomas, former Rubber Production Commissioner gave the keynote address. The seminar has been attended by about 150 participants including 104 delegates from 24 organizations across the country.
Read MoreKFRI offers training, consultancy, Nurseries, soil and wood analysis, sophisticated analytical testing and research-based analysis to suppor, Forest Seeds and tree helpline to all queries related to tree planting and management.
