5-727: The Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) is an organisation based in Peechi , in Thrissur , India . It was established in 1975 by the Government of Kerala as part of its Science and Technology Department, and in 2003 became part of the KSCSTE . The institute carries out research, training and extension on a range of disciplines related to tropical forests and forestry. Besides its main campus at Peechi in Thrissur District,
10-799: A sub-centre has been established at Nilambur and a field research centre at Palapilly, in the Thrissur district. The main campus situated on the Thrissur-Peechi road has the main administrative offices, research divisions, laboratories, nurseries, greenhouses, museums, guest houses and the Kerala Forest Seed Centre. The sub-centre at Nilambur has the Teak Museum and the Bio-resources Nature Trail that attracts many visitors. The field research center has
15-533: The Manali River , the dam has a catchment area of nearly 3,200 acres (1,300 ha). Elephants may be seen on the bank of Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary , established in 1958 covering 125 square kilometres (48 sq mi). E. Ikkanda Warrier (1890–1977), the first Prime Minister of the then independent state of Kochi , India, was the architect of Peechi Dam. Majority of the Thrissukkar opposed
20-600: The "Bambusetum" with a collection of 65 species of tropical bamboo, an arboretum and the Bamboo Primary Processing Centre. The institute also hosts the following international/national offices: In August 2019, a group of scientists of the Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) collaborated with Ghent University, Belgium, to study the consequences of climate change on different ecosystems, especially mangroves on
25-548: The coastal areas of the State. Peechi Peechi Dam thrissur is situated 22 km (14 mi) outside Thrissur city in Kerala , India . The dam was started as an irrigation project for the surrounding villages in Thrissur . At the same time, it catered the drinking water needs of the population of Thrissur City. It serves as an irrigation dam, reaching out to the paddy fields in and around Thrissur city. Built across
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