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The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in South Africa is one of the leading scientific and technology research, development and implementation organisations in Africa. It undertakes directed research and development for socio-economic growth.

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Focus on CSIR research in Forestry
The CSIR conducts strategic research and develops competencies required to meet the research and development (R&D) needs of the South African plantation forestry industry and the forest products industry.
Focus on CSIR research in Tree Improvement
The Tree Improvement research group of the CSIR affords local and international stakeholders the opportunity to use applied tree-breeding and genetics expertise to develop their own knowledge or to rapidly acquire better trees to effectively respond to changing markets, technologies, pests, diseases and environmental conditions.
Focus on Forestry and Forest Products Research Centre
The Forestry and Forest Products (FFP) research centre is a leading provider of research, services and software products for plantation forestry and forest products industries in southern Africa and worldwide.
Focus on CSIR Research in Tree Improvement
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