An insightful invited talk titled "Biogeography of Tree Structure at the Landscape Scale in the Western Ghats" was hosted by KFRI, featuring Dr. Shreyas Managave, Associate Professor in the Department of Earth and Climate Science at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune. The session attracted a diverse audience of researchers, students, and Earth and Climate Sciences professionals. The event, held on 27th February 2025 at Tectona Hall, KFRI, Peechi.

Dr. Managave's talk explored the intricate relationships between tree structure and biogeographic patterns in the Western Ghats, a biodiversity hotspot in India. He emphasized the importance of understanding tree distribution, growth patterns, and structural variation in landscape processes.

KFRI extends its gratitude to Dr. Shreyas Managave for sharing his valuable insights and contributing to the scientific dialogue on landscape-scale ecological research.