KFSC
 | KFSC-KERALA FOREST SEED CENTER
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The Kerala Forest Seed Centre was established in September 2003 jointly by the Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) and the Kerala Forest Department (KFD) under the World Bank assisted Kerala Forestry Project. It is located in the KFRI main campus at Peechi.
Objectives of the Seed Centre
- Collect, Process, Store, certify and supply seeds of various tree species required for Kerala Forest Department and other user agencies.
- Under short-term studies in connection with seed health and storage
- Develop protocols for major tree species for seed certification
- Impart training to field staff on seed handling and testing
- Advice improvements/amelioration measures for existing seed stands.
The KFSC has been funded by department and has been established by KFRI with in it campus at peechi. The Centre is jointly administrated by Research Wing of Kerala Forest Department and a team from KFRI. The salient details of KFSC are given below:
Esablishment
Establishment during 2002-2004 under the World Bank and Kerala Forestry Project
Inaugurated by the Honourable Minister for Forest & Wildlife and Sports on 28th September 2003
Facilities in Kerala Forest Seed Centre (KFSC)
- Store for temporary storage of seeds received
- Seed processing room
- Seed stores (150c /45% RH; 40c /45% RH)
Laboratory
- Seed germination room (2 Nos.)
- Microscope Room
STAFF Strength in Kerala Forest Seed Centre
- Scientist – in – Charge
- Range Officer (on working arrangement)
- Forester (on working arrangement)
- Field worker
- Project Staff/Technical Assistants working in various project at KFSC
For seeds of species which may not be available in stock, order will have to be placed well in advance, at least the months before the seeding time of the species.
Seed Certification
The seeds supplied will be certified for source, purity, germination percentage and number of seeds per kilogram/ gram.