Dr. K. S. S Nair joined as Director In-charge of KFRI (April 1988- May 1991)

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The first interaction seminar with the Kerala Forest Department was organized with the objective of undertaking various research and advanced studies in all disciplines related to Forestry, Wildlife, Management, and Utilization.

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Established a field research station at Kottappara to focus on the large-scale production of Eucalyptus clones. Presently, the field research station is maintaining germplasm of teak plus trees, Eucalyptus clones, and host plants of lac insects.

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The ‘Bamboo Information Centre’ was established in KFRI with the collaboration of the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Canada.

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Published ‘Tropical Forest Ecosystem Conservation and Development in South and South-East Asia’. This is the proceedings of the Man and Biosphere Regional Training Workshop organised by UNESCO, Ministry of Environment and Forests, Movement of India and International Development Research Centre, Canada. It contains chapters on different tropical forest ecosystems, biological conservation, biosphere reserves, ecosystem re- development, man-forest interaction and modern tools in ecosystem and biodiversity conservation.

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Dr. S. Chand Basha, IFS joined as Director, KFRI (May 1991- December 1994)

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British High Commissioner, Dr. H. Hainly visited KFRI

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Published ‘Structure and Properties of South Indian Rattans’.

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Active support of KFRI to state committee on science, technology, and environment, Govt. of Kerala held at Thrissur

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Published proceedings of the Rattan (cane) seminar on “Rattan Management and Utilisation”. This includes status of rattan in Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Karnataka, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala, its resources assessment and conservation, production and management, structure and properties, processing, socio-economics and trade.

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IUFRO Symposium on ‘Impact of diseases and Insect pests in Tropical Forests’ was organised by KFRI.

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Published proceedings of the National Seminar on Socio-economic Research in Forestry. This publication brings out the importance of forestry in the development of national wealth and its contribution to the social and economic growth of the people. Socio-economic research in forestry is directed towards evolving policies for developing forestry sector.

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Established a field research station Velupadam, Thrissur with an area of 47.3 ha. This field station maintains an Arboretum of IUCN red-listed species, Bambusetum, Bamboo Processing Centre, Bamboo Germplasm collections, and Agroforestry trails.

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Published results on litter dynamics, microbial associations and soil studies in Acacia auriculiformis plantations in Kerala.

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PhD awarded to the first student (V.K. Rahmathulla) from the University of Calicut in Zoology. Currently, there are 53 PhD students working on various disciplines at the universities of Calicut, CUSAT, Kochi and FRI Dehradun.

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Published ‘History of Forest Management in Kerala’. The main trends of development of forest management in Kerala are illustrated under three headings, the rise of forestry, period of turbulence and change, and the ascent of conservation.

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KFRI participated in the India International Trade Fair

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A book was published on the technology for the preservative treatment of rubber wood. The study has arrived at an economical treatment schedule for the industrial-scale vacuum-pressure impregnation treatment of rubber wood.

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The Video Image Microscope Analyser facility started functioning in the Wood Science department.

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Published ‘Rattans of the Western Ghats: A taxonomic manual’

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Published the Teak (Information Bulletin) the booklet describing various aspects of teak cultivation in plantations and in home gardens. Various aspects also covered such as seed, nursery practices, weeding, thinning, pests and diseases, wood properties, yield, utilization, etc.,

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Dr. K.S.S Nair joined as Director, KFRI (January 1995- July 1999)

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The Teak Museum at Sub-Centre Nilambur was inaugurated by Shri. Kadavoor Sivadasan, Hon’ble Minister for Forests and Rural Development presided over by Shri. Aryadan Mohammed, Hon’ble Minister for Labour and Tourism. The Museum is ideally located in Nilambur where the plantation activities on teak were initiated about 160 years ago. The Museum is the first of its kind in the world and aims to disseminate information on various aspects of teak, including history, cultivation, management, utilization, socio-economics, etc. The extensive root system of a 55-year-old teak exhibited in the portico is a symbolic sign welcoming the visitors to witness the past, the present and the future at the museum.

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Published a taxonomic manual on ‘Rattans of Andaman and Nicobar Islands’

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Published a proceeding of the IUFRO symposium impact of diseases and insect pests in Tropical Forests. The proceedings contain articles contributed by specialists on aspects of impact of diseases, disease management, disease epidemiology, symbiotic microbes in relation to diseases, impact of insect pests, pest management, biology, ecology and control and various cases of insect problems associated with tropical forests.

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Published proceedings of the International Teak Symposium - highlighting the status of teak cultivation and research.

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Published ‘Basic Readings in Forest Economics’. This book provides an insight into the general principles and philosophy of economics, describes the analytical tools and explains their applicability for decision making in the specialized field of forest management.

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The butterfly garden was established at KFRI, which is an open garden with larval and adult host plants for the butterflies. The garden facilitates daily data collection on butterfly visits and the various life stages of several species of butterflies. KFRI has also facilitated the establishment of butterfly gardens in several institutions including schools, government offices and commercial establishments. We also offer awareness classes for students and the general public and also offer the technical advice to elevate home gardens to butterfly gardens.

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KFRI’s Silver Jubilee celebrations were inaugurated by K. Neelalohidadasan Nadar (Hon’ble Minister of Forest, Govt. of Kerala). Dr. M. R. Das, Chairman and Ex-offcio Principal Secretary, Science, Technology and Environment Department, Govt. of Kerala was also participated. Several publications were released on this occasion.

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Developed compost for container seedlings production in forest nurseries.

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