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Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN)
FRIN was established as Federal Department of Forestry Research in 1954. The Institute's Decree 35 of 1973 and order establishing Research Institute of 1977 changed the status of the Department to an institute being supervised by the Federal Ministry of Environment,but the only Research Institute of the Ministry.

Our Vision

To be the best and foremost research center of excellence with respect to knowledge-based forestry activities as measured by the acquired scientific Breakthroughs in the areas of forest resources, conservation, management and utilization; forestry manpower development and general sustainable environmental Protection

Research Breakthrough

Departments

Outstations

Centers

Colleges

Our Services

Training

  1. Seed Handling and Nursery Tech
  2. Herbarium Techniques
  3. Snail Rearing Techniques
  4. Landscaping
  5. Grasscutter Rearing Techniques
  6. Wood Identification
  7. Apicultural Techniques
  8. Utilization of Non-Timber Forest Products
  9. Termite and Pest Control
  10. Mushroom Cultivation Techniques

Consultancy Service

  1. Forest Plantation Establishment
  2. Supply of Seeds and Seedlings
  3. Plant Identification
  4. Plant Specimen Collection
  5. Landscaping
  6. Saw Milling
  7. Wood Seasoning (Drying)
  8. Wood Preservation
  9. Furniture Construction
  10. Well Paneling (Drying)
  11. Cane Rat Domestication

Featured NEWS

The Director General FRIN, Prof. Adeshola Adepoju at the United Nations 14th session of the UN Forum on Forests

The Director General FRIN, Prof. Adeshola Adepoju at the United Nations 14th session of the UN Forum on Forests

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The first Corporate Retreat in the history of FRIN

The first Corporate Retreat in the history of FRIN

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Upcoming Event

Products

Frin herbs are result of long time research, in which our renown scientists have taken their time to embark on. A trial will convince you.

Garcinia kola (Bitter kola) Powder Benefits

  • Anti-Poison
  • Anti-parasitic, antimicrobial and purgative in nature.
  • Throat clearing
  • Anti-oxidant
  • Glaucoma and Eye Pressure
  • Increased sexual performance
  • Body Weight Management

    • Moringa leaf powder food supplement Benefits

  • It has anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
  • It protects the cardiovascular system
  • It‘s rich in macro and micro nutrients.
  • It boosts body immunity.
  • It regulates blood pressure.

    • Turmeric Soap Benefits

  • Turmeric is effective in the treatment of acne due to its antiseptic and antibacterial properties that fight pimples and breakouts to provide a youthful glow to your skin.
  • Turmeric face mask helps to clear acne scars and inflammation, and also reduces the oil secretion by the sebaceous glands.
  • Anti-aging property that provides a youthful glow to your skin

    • Coconut oil Benefits

  • Aids weight loss
  • Lowers bad cholesterol
  • (Low Density Lipoprotein)
  • Has mild anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties
  • Has mild anti-inflammatory properties
  • Has moisturizing effect when applied on the skin.

    • TURMERIC POWDER

  • Curcumin is the main active ingredient in turmeric. It has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant. It helps the body fight foreign invaders and also neutralizes free radicals.
  • Curcumin has beneficial effects on several factors known to play a role in heart disease.
    • Curcumin leads to several changes on the molecular level that may help prevent and perhaps even treat cancer.

    FRIN BIOFORTIFIED BLACK SOAP Liquid/Gel

  • Cleanses gently, heals acne, eczema, psoriasis
  • Clears hyper pigmentation and black spots
  • Evens skin texture and tone
  • Relieves dry and irritated skin
  • Black has anti-bacterial properties

    • Publications

    JOURNAL OF FORESTRY RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT
    The Journal of Forestry Research and Management is the most widely circulated scholarly forestry journal.The mission of the Journal of Forestry Research and Management is to advance the profession of forestry by keeping forest management professionals informed about significant developments and ideas in the many facets of forestry: economics, education and communication, entomology and pathology, fire, forest ecology, geospatial technologies, history, international forestry, measurements, policy, recreation, silviculture, social sciences, soils and hydrology, urban and community forestry, utilization and engineering, and wildlife management. The Journal is published annually.
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