Forest Research Institute

The Forest Research Institute (FRI) is an esteemed institute of forest research and education in Dehradun, India. Established in 1906, it is one of the oldest institutions of its kind in the world. The institute is spread over 450 hectares and is home to a museum, library, herbarium, and botanical garden. The campus of FRI is a beautiful blend of colonial and Indian architecture, with red brick buildings and high arches that lend it a distinctive character. The Forest Research Institute is affiliated with the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) and offers various graduate and postgraduate degree programs in forestry, wood science, environmental management, and allied subjects. The institute is also involved in research on a wide range of forest-related issues such as the conservation of forest biodiversity, forest ecology and management, forest genetics, and forest policy and governance.