Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) is a multidisciplinary team of experts researching tropical forests and forestry. This Institute has contributed significantly to research in tropical forestry and biodiversity conservation over the past three decades of its existence. Founded in 1975, the Institute is envisioned as a Centre of Excellence in Tropical Forestry to provide scientific support for decision-making on matters related to forestry, with particular emphasis on conservation, sustainable utilization and scientific management of natural resources. KFRI became a part of the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) along with five other R&D Centres of the State when the KSCSTE was constituted in 2002.

KFRI has 32 highly qualified scientific staff and about 44 supporting and administrative staff. The manpower is organized into 17 Research Departments which are grouped into nine Programme Divisions so that the research activities converge to contribute to the Vision of KFRI.

We undertake research and consultancy programmes for national and international agencies on the issues relating to biological conservation and management of natural resources. KFRI has about fifty scientists supported by a strong team of skilled and qualified manpower in various areas including documentation, accounting, administration, engineering etc. The institute is accredited as a research centre of the FRI University Dehradun, University of Calicut and Cochin University of Science and Technology for enrolling students for research programmes leading to the award of a PhD Degree.