Search results for 'do:"Proceedings of a National Forestry Research Symposium to mark the 30th anniversary (1957-1987) of Forestry Research Institute of Malawi, Blantyre, Malawi, 22-23 November, 1987"'
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Forestry, national parks and fisheries.
Alimoso, S. B.; Forestry Research Institute of Malawi, Zomba, Malawi, Proceedings of a National Forestry Research Symposium to mark the 30th anniversary (1957-1987) of Forestry Research Institute of Malawi, Blantyre, Malawi, 22-23 November, 1987, 1987, pp 108-112, 4 ref. This paper discusses the biological relationship between fish populations in the water habitats and catchment areas. The importance of protecting the catchment area by afforestation and establishment of game reserves and national parks is emphasized. This...
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The role of trees in land conservation.
Mwakalagho, R. J. M.; Forestry Research Institute of Malawi, Zomba, Malawi, Proceedings of a National Forestry Research Symposium to mark the 30th anniversary (1957-1987) of Forestry Research Institute of Malawi, Blantyre, Malawi, 22-23 November, 1987, 1987, pp 113-120, 5 ref. Land conservation and degradation and erosion factors are defined. The role of upland vegetation in land conservation, upland deforestation and impacts downstream, role of upland forest in reducing floods and sediment, arable farming versus tree growing i...
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Some aspects of elephant feeding in Kasungu National Park and its impact of the vegetation.
Mphande, J. N. B.; Forestry Research Institute of Malawi, Zomba, Malawi, Proceedings of a National Forestry Research Symposium to mark the 30th anniversary (1957-1987) of Forestry Research Institute of Malawi, Blantyre, Malawi, 22-23 November, 1987, 1987, pp 121-129, 3 ref. Fire experimental plots were set up in the Lingadzi woodland, Malawi, in 1977. In 1980, trees were tagged to monitor the long-term effects of fire and elephant (Loxodonta africana) feeding. Results showed the significant differences in species composition...
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Ethanol from wood.
Muldoon, K.; Kafatia, K.; Mtaula, G.; Forestry Research Institute of Malawi, Zomba, Malawi, Proceedings of a National Forestry Research Symposium to mark the 30th anniversary (1957-1987) of Forestry Research Institute of Malawi, Blantyre, Malawi, 22-23 November, 1987, 1987, pp 137-145 A brief overview on ethanol and the global interest on it are provided. The basic process and the potential and research on the raw materials for ethanol production, are presented. Global interest in ethanol from wood technology cited from several countri...
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FRIM library.
Ziyabu, F. P. F.; Forestry Research Institute of Malawi, Zomba, Malawi, Proceedings of a National Forestry Research Symposium to mark the 30th anniversary (1957-1987) of Forestry Research Institute of Malawi, Blantyre, Malawi, 22-23 November, 1987, 1987, pp 251-255 The Forest Research Institute of Malawi (FRIM) library was first established in 1957 at Chongoni in Dedza together with the then Silvicultural Research Station (now FRIM) and the then Forestry School (now the Malawi College of Forestry). The library had l...
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Keynote address: Forestry research in Malawi: the past 30 years and future prospects.
Ndovi, W. M.; Forestry Research Institute of Malawi, Zomba, Malawi, Proceedings of a National Forestry Research Symposium to mark the 30th anniversary (1957-1987) of Forestry Research Institute of Malawi, Blantyre, Malawi, 22-23 November, 1987, 1987, pp 4-14 This paper reviews forestry research in development in Malawi, and briefly describes the research trends before 1957 up to 1987. The paper also presents the role, activities, and achievements of the Forestry Research Institute of Malawi, as well as the co...
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Formulation of standards for timber and timber products.
Chirwa, C. D. M.; Forestry Research Institute of Malawi, Zomba, Malawi, Proceedings of a National Forestry Research Symposium to mark the 30th anniversary (1957-1987) of Forestry Research Institute of Malawi, Blantyre, Malawi, 22-23 November, 1987, 1987, pp 166-174 This paper discusses the formulation of national standards for timber and timber products by the Malawi Bureau of Standards. Draft standards on softwood structural timber, joinery timber, round timber (poles), glue laminated timber, plywood, blockboard ch...
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Seed section: towards self sufficiency in tree seed supply.
Sitaubi, L. A.; Pondelani, G. G.; Forestry Research Institute of Malawi, Zomba, Malawi, Proceedings of a National Forestry Research Symposium to mark the 30th anniversary (1957-1987) of Forestry Research Institute of Malawi, Blantyre, Malawi, 22-23 November, 1987, 1987, pp 211-215 This paper discusses the achievements on the collection, storage, pretreatments and trials of seeds in Malawi towards self-sufficiency in tree seed supply. It is emphasized that work on seed pretreatments is continuing with emphasis on indigenous tree spe...
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Energy efficiency in tobacco curing.
Mwandira, C.; Forestry Research Institute of Malawi, Zomba, Malawi, Proceedings of a National Forestry Research Symposium to mark the 30th anniversary (1957-1987) of Forestry Research Institute of Malawi, Blantyre, Malawi, 22-23 November, 1987, 1987, pp 50-59, 4 ref. This paper discusses tobacco curing in Malawi, a process that heavily relies on fuelwood. Heat generation and loss, and heat transfer and loss during curing operations are described, and measures to optimize the use of fuelwood and reduce energy loss are ...
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National agricultural research system, who is involved?
Manda, D. R. B.; Forestry Research Institute of Malawi, Zomba, Malawi, Proceedings of a National Forestry Research Symposium to mark the 30th anniversary (1957-1987) of Forestry Research Institute of Malawi, Blantyre, Malawi, 22-23 November, 1987, 1987, pp 65-107 This paper presents an indication of the research done by Malawi's Department of Agricultural Research (DAR) in the past, present and some indication on the future strategies. The administrative organization of the DAR is described, followed by a review o...
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