Kerala's tropical forestry institute, established in 1975, is a constituent institution of KSCSTE

Background

The Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) is a multidisciplinary centre of excellence dedicated to research in tropical forests and forestry.
Established in 1975, KFRI reaffirms its vision to be a Centre of Excellence in Tropical Forestry, offering scientific support for informed decision-making in conservation, sustainable utilisation, and the scientific management of natural resources.
KFRI became a constituent institution of the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) in 2002.
The institute is structured into 17 Research Departments grouped under nine Programme Divisions.
It is accredited as a research centre by FRI University Dehradun, University of Calicut, and Cochin University of Science and Technology for PhD programmes.
KFRI also serves as the Secretariat for international networks like TEAKNET, funded by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations.
Its collections are preserved and displayed in an Arboretum, Bambusetum, Cane and Palmetum, Herbarium, Medicinal Plants Garden, Orchidarium, Soil Museum, Xylarium, Wildlife Museum, and the Teak Museum.