Forest Research Support Services is a critical theme to the Institute as it occupies the interface between researchers and stakeholders through provision of various services including; dissemination of research findings and knowledge products, research data management, laboratory services, and capacity building of stakeholders in sustainable development of forestry and allied natural resources. Establishment of a specialized forestry training school at postgraduate level will improve the practice of professional forestry. The ICT Section is a major enabler to research and development and management of the Institute through internet connectivity, knowledge and data management systems and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
The theme will achieve these through goals and objectives set out in:
Biometrics and Geomatics
Training and Capacity Building
Knowledge Management
Information and Communication Technology
Bio-science Research and Laboratory Coordination
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Space Technologies
Information Dissemination and Technology Transfer
The theme will create entrepreneurs through capacity building in tree seed and seedling production and nursery management. It will provide information and knowledge products that will contribute to increased investment in the forestry sector.