
Annual Report 2014
In 2014, CSIR-FORIG contributed towards addressing challenges in the forestry sector by undertaking projects through multi-disciplinary teams within its core Divisions. The findings have been published in eight books and twenty two Journal papers. The total number of projects and consultancies during the year under review was twenty eight (28). The highest number was executed by the Forests and Wildlife Division followed by the Forest Industry Development Division. The focus of research activities by the former Division was primarily wildlife conservation, REDD+, DNA timber tacking, CDM forestry, Allanblackia parviflora and carbon use efficiency.
Forest Industry Development Division, promoted the use of bamboo and African rosewood to augment the dwindling levels of timber resources. The other major activity by the Division was to initiate the preparatory phase towards the set up of an accredited wood and furniture testing laboratory at the Institute.