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The Forest Products Research Centre has a national mandate to undertake research, and generate and disseminate technologies for efficient processing, value adding and utilisation of wood and non-wood forest products. The Centre addresses challenges in utilization of forestry products from farms, natural forests, woodlands and plantations. The Centre is located in Karura Forest about 5 km from Nairobi city , off Kiambu Road. Research activities undertaken and products and services offered include: |
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* Development of efficient technology for timber sawing on-farm
* Development of low cost wood preservation technologies * Evaluation of wood properties of different tree species for suitability for various end uses * Development of technologies for efficient charcoal production * Development of efficient briquetting technology * Product development and value adding to improve marketability of forestry products such as aloe products, gums and resins, and jams and wines from indigenous fruits * Development of bamboo products for cottage industry * Timber sawing, planning, moulding, furniture design and joinery, wood seasoning and preservation * Chemical characterization of plant products * Technology transfer and dissemination of information through field days, open days, print and electronic media, agricultural shows and trade fairs * Training in: - Management and value addition of various natural products such as cosmetic and pharmaceutical products from Aloes, and jams and wines from indigenous fruits trees - Biomass energy production such as efficient charcoal production and briquette making - Bamboo product making - Efficient on-farm timber processing For More Information Please Go to the Contacts Page. |
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KENYA FORESTRY RESEARCH INSTITUTE P.O Box 20412 - 00200 Nairobi Tel: +254-724-259781/2, +254-722-157414 Wireless +254-2010651/2 Fax 254-20-2386353 |
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