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FRIM PUBLICATIONS:

FRIM Publications are grouped into the following categories:
(a) Reprints (b) Annual Reports (c) Proceedings (d) Research Reports 

Reprints

Abbot, P., Lowore, J. and Werren M. 1997. Models for the estimation of single tree volume in four Miombo woodland types. Forest Ecology and Management, 97: 25-37.

Abbot, P., Lowore, J., Khofi, C. and Werren M. 1997. Defining firewood quality: a comparison of quantitative and rapid appraisal techniques to evaluate firewood species from a southern African savanna Biomass and Bioenergy, 6: 429-437.

Chapola, G.B.J. 1989. Effect of curing, heat, alkali and cement set in cement particleboard on the visco-elastic properties of chip mattresses. Wood Science & Technology, 23: 134-138.

Chapola, G.B.J. 1990. Wood properties of wide and narrow-crowned variants of Widdringtonia modiflora Powrie (Mulanje cedar) growing at Zomba Mountain, Malawi. South African Forestry Journal, 154: 47-50.

Chapola, G.B.J. and Ngulube, M.R., 1990. Basic density of some hardwood species grown in Malawi. South African Forestry Journal 153: 12 -17.

Chapola, G.B.J. Lusayo Mwabumba and Oscar T.B.S. Kuyama, 1995. Effects of initial spacing and thinning on yield and basic density of Eucalyptus tereticornis at Liwonde, Southern Malawi. Journal of Tropical Forest Science, 8: 1-14.

Chilima, C.Z. 1991. Termite control in young Eucalyptus plantations in Malawi using controlled release insecticides. Commonwealth Forestry review, 70: 237-247.

Chipompha, N.W.S. 1987. Phaeoseptoria euclypti: a new pathogen of Eucalyptus in Malawi. South African Forestry Journal, 142: 12.

Chirwa; P.W., Nair, P.K. and Kamara, C.S. 1994. Soil moisture changes and maize productivity under alley cropping with Leucaena and Flemingia hedgerows at Chalimbana, near Lusaka, Zambia. Forest Ecology and Management, 64: 231-243.

Chirwa, P.W., Nair, P.K. and Nkedi-Kizza, P. 1994. Pattern of soil depletion in alley cropping under semi-arid conditions in Zambia. Agroforestry Systems, 26: 89-99.

Lowore, J., Abbot, P and Lowore J. 1994. Stackwood Volume estimations for Miombo Woodlands in Malawi. Commonwealth Forestry Review, 73: 193-197.

Maghembe, J.A., Kwesiga, F., Ngulube, M.R., Prins, H. and Malaya, F.M., 1994. Domestication potential of indigenous fruit trees of the miombo woodlands of southern Africa. Pp. 220-229 in Leaky, R.R.B. and Newman, B. (eds.). Tropical trees: potential for domestication and rebuilding of forest resources. HMSO, London.

Maghembe, J.A. and Chirwa, P.W. 1994. Growth and Biomass production of some Leucaena leucocephala accessions grown in Malawi. Journal of Tropical Forest Science, 8: 481-490.

Maghembe, J.A. and Chirwa, P.W. and Kwesiga, F. 1994. Performance of some Australian Acacias 3.5 years after planting at Makoka, Malawi. Journal of Tropical Forest Science, 9: 546-553.

Masamba, C. 1992. Presowing seed pretreatment on four African Acacia species: appropriate technology for use in forestry rural development Forest Ecology and Management, 64: 105-109.

Kananji, B. 1990. Determination of the origin of Widdringtonia modiflora on Zomba Mountain in Malawi by the aid of allozyme. Canadian Journal of Forest Research, 20: 1814-1818.

Kananji, B. 1990. Prospects for using Eucalyptus camaldulensis Denn. in mixture with agricultural crops. South African Forestry Journal, 162: 49 – 51.

Munthali, C.R.Y. and Stewart, M. 1998. Growth of nine-year old provenance and taxonomy trials of Pinus tecunumanii at Zomba and Chongoni, Malawi. South Africa Forestry Journal, 181: 13-19.

Mutitu, E., R. Day, J. Agano and C. Chilima 1994. Rearing pine woolly aphids: Biological control of forest aphids in Africa. International Institute of Biological Control (IIBC) Technical Bulletin Series, 3: pp 15.

Ngulube, M.R., 1986. Preliminary study on germination of pretreated seed of teak (Tectona grandis) under nursery conditions in Zomba, Malawi. Forest Ecology and Management, 17: 147-151.

Ngulube, M.R., 1988. Protection of village woodlots against goat damage in Malawi. Commonwealth Forestry Review, 67: 395-398.

Ngulube, M.R., 1988. Performance of height-classified Eucalyptus camaldulensis seedlings after one year in the field. New Forests, 2: 275-280.

Ngulube, M.R., 1988. Effect of seed pretreatment on the germination of teak (Tectona grandis Linn. F) in the nursery. Journal of Tropical Forestry, 4: 143-146.

Ngulube, M.R., 1988. Survival and growth of 14 Australian dry zone acacias under nursery conditions in Zomba, Malawi. Forest Ecology and Management, 25: 291-297.

Ngulube, M.R., 1989. Nursery and field performance of inoculated and uninoculated Gliricidia sepium in Malawi. Nitrogen Fixing Tree Research Reports, 7: 101-102.

Ngulube, M.R., 1989. Provenance variation in Eucalyptus urophylla in Malawi. Forest Ecology and Management, 26: 265-273.

Ngulube, M.R., 1989. Seed germination, seedling growth and biomass production of eight Central American multipurpose trees under nursery conditions in Zomba, Malawi. Forest Ecology and Management, 27: 21-27.

Ngulube, M.R., 1989. Polythene tube sizes for raising Eucalyptus seedlings for dryland afforestation programmes in Malawi. Journal of Tropical Forestry, 5: 30-35.

Ngulube, M. R., 1989. Genetic variation in seed germination and seedling growth of 24 Gliricidia sepium provenances. Forest Ecology and Management, 28: 1-6.

Ngulube, M.R. 1990. Evaluation of multipurpose trees for social Forestry in Malawi. International Tree Crops Journal, 6: 151-171.

Ngulube, M.R., 1990.Nursery growth and nodulation of Acacia auriculiformis provenances. Nitrogen Tree Fixing Research Reports, 8: 107.

Ngulube, M.R., 1991. Evaluation of the coppicing ability of promising Australian Acacias for dryland Agroforestry in Malawi. Nitrogen Fixing Tree Research Reports, 9: 81-82.

Ngulube, M.R. and Mwabumba, L. 1991. Gliricidia sepium: A multipurpose tree with good weed tolerance ability. Nitrogen Fixing Tree Research Reports, 9:107-108.

Ngulube, M.R. and Mwabumba, L. 1992. Nursery and field performance of inoculated and uninoculated seedlings of Casuarina equisetifolia provenances. Nitrogen Fixing Tree Research Reports, 10: 147-149.

Ngulube, M.R. and Mwabumba, L. 1992. Evaluation of Gliricidia sepium provenances for agroforestry in Malawi. International Tree Crops Journal, 8: 1-11.

Ngulube, M.R., Chapola, G.B.J. and Mwabumba, L.1993. The potential of Australian dry zone acacias for agroforestry in Malawi. Forest Ecology and Management, 56: 83-97.

Ngulube, M.R. 1994. Evaluation of Gliricidia sepium provenances for alley cropping. Forest Ecology and Management, 64: 191-198.

Ngulube, M.R. 1995. Uapaca kirkiana in southern Africa: Agroforestry Today, 7: 17-18.

Ngulube M.R., Hall, J.B. and Maghembe, J.A. 1995. Ecology of a miombo fruit tree: Uapaca kirkiana (Euphorbiaceae). Forest Ecology and Management, 77: 107-117.

Ngulube M.R., Hall, J.B. and Maghembe, J.A. 1996. Uapaca kirkiana (Euphorbiacea): a review of silviculture and resource potential. Journal of Tropical Forest Science, 8: 395-411.

Ngulube M.R., Hall, J.B. and Maghembe, J.A. 1997. Fruit, seed and seedling variation in Uapaca kirkiana from natural populations in Malawi. Journal of Forest Ecology and Management, 98: 209-219.

Ngulube M.R. and M.M. Mkandawire 1997. Short-term storage of Uapaca kirkiana seed. Seed Science and Technology, 25: 565-569.

Ngulube M.R., Hall, J.B. and Maghembe, J.A. 1998. Reproductive ecology of Uapaca kirkiana (Euphorbiaceae) in Malawi, southern Africa. Journal of Tropical Ecology, 14: 743-760.

Vekatesh, C.S. and Kananji, B. 1985. Provenence research in Malawi. South African Forestry Journal, 135: 61-64.

Venkatesh, C.S. and Kananji, B. 1985. The status of tree breeding in Malawi. South African Forestry Journal, 135: 65-67.

                            Venkatesh, C.S. 1987. Narrow-crowned variants of Mulanje cedar (Widdringtonia nodiflora Powrie) in Malawi. Silva
                             Genetica, 36: 238 – 240.

Annual reports Forestry Research Institute of Malawi Consolidated Report 1976 – 1979.

Forestry Research Institute of Malawi Annual report 1979 – 1980.

Annual consolidated Report of the Forestry Research Institute of Malawi, 1980–1984.

Annual Report of the Forestry Research Institute of Malawi, 1988-1989.

Proceedings Chilima, C.Z., Ngulube, M.R. and Daudi, A.T. 1997 (eds.). The status and management of forest pests in Central, Southern and Eastern Africa. Proceedings of an international workshop held in Blantyre, Malawi: 14-18 April 1997. 154 pp.

Lowore, J.D., Abbot, P. and Khofi, C. 1995 (Editors). Proceedings of the Miombo Management Training Workshops conducted by the Forestry Research Institute of Malawi at Lunzu RTC and Lisasadzi RTC.

Maghembe, J.A., Ntupanyama, Y.M. and P.W. Chirwa. 1995 (Editors). Improvement of indigenous fruit trees of Miombo Woodlands of Southern Africa ICRAF, Nairobi. 138 pp.

Ngulube, M.R., Chilima, C.Z., Masamba C.R. and L. A. Sitaubi, ( eds.) 1987. Forestry Research for Development: Proceedings of a National Forestry Research Symposium to mark the 30th Anniversary (1957-1987) of Forestry Research Institute of Malawi.Government Press, Zomba 262pp.

Research Records Campbell, P.A. and Paterson, D.N., 1971. The fouth east African timber symposium on the theme timber for low cost housing construction. Research Record, 50: 21pp.

Chipompha, N.W.S. 1985. Some mushrooms of Malawi. Forestry Research Record, 63:

Drew, A.P., 1969. A phenology study of Pinus patula on the Viphya plateau. Research Record, 30: 5pp.

Edwards, I. and Darwin, T. 1983. Trees, shrubs and woody climbers of Zomba Botanic Garden. Forest Research Record, 61. pp

Foot, D.L., 1967. Cypress weeding trial: M314. A progress report. Silvicultural Research Record, 1: 3pp.

Foot, D.L., 1967. Mkwerenyani regeneration trial R102, R104/7. Silvicultural Research Records, 2: 3pp.

Foot, D.L., 1967. Pinus elliottii seed treatment trial, M.359. Silvicultural Research Record, 3: 4pp.

Foot, D.L., 1967. Pinus elliottii provenance trial, R 256 a progress report. Silvicultural Research Record, 6: 3pp.

Foot, D.L., 1967. Technique and intensity of point-sampling required for estimations of basal area per acre in Malawi. Silvicultural Research Record, 7: 18pp.

Foot, D.L., 1967. Mexican pine species trial S. 313. Report on 1966 assessment. Silvicultural Research Record, 8: 4pp.

Foot, D.L., 1967. Notes on the planted conifers of Malawi. Silvicultural Research Record, 9: 53pp.

Foot, D.L., 1967. Provisional local volume tables for Pinus patula and pinus elliottii on the Viphya plateau. Silvicultural Research Record, 11: 13pp.

Foot, D.L., 1967. Selection of P. patula seed stands, Zomba plateau and Outer Slopes. Silvicultural Research Record 15: 5pp.

Foot, D.L., 1967. Gmelina arborea thinning trial. M. 350 established report. Silvicultural Research Record, 16: 2pp.

Foot, D.L., 1968. Pinus patula pruning trial. M. 311 A preliminary report. Silvicultural Research Record 19: 7pp.

Foot, D.L., 1968. A general volume table for Pinus patula in Malawi. Silvicultural Research Record, 22: 9pp.

Drew, A.P., 1969. A phenology study of Pinus patula on the Viphya plateau. Silvicultural research Record, 30: 5pp.

Howland, P. and Paterson, D.N., 1969. A preliminary study in resawing seasoned Pinus patula construction grade lumber. Silvicultural Research Record, 31: 5pp.

Foot, D.N., 1970. The productivity of pine plantations grown for pulpwood on the Viphya plateau. Research Record, 33: 10pp.

Howland, P. 1970. Equilibrium moisture content of seasoned wood in Malawi Part I. Provision Theoretical Values. Research Record, 35: 17pp.

Howland, P. 1970. A review of the boulton process for reducing degrade in eucalyptus poles during seasoning and preservation. Research Record, 45: 8pp.

Paterson, D.N. and Howland, P. 1971. Shrinkage, distortion and density in some Malawian timbers. Research Record, 46: 22pp.

Howland, P., 1971. The air seasoning of Pinus patula lumber in Malawi. Research Record, 51:18pp.

Howland, P. and Paterson, D.N. 1971. Variation in morphology, grade out-turn and physical properties in seven pine and one cypress species grown on an average Malawi site. Research Record, 39: 55pp.

Hurd, P., 1970. A preliminary attempt to root conifer cuttings in the northern region of Malawi. Research Record, 42: 5pp.

Lee, R.F. 1970. A first checklist of tree diseases in Malawi. Research Record, 43: 29pp.

Howland, P. and Paterson, D.N. 1971. Shrinkage, distortion and Density in some Malawian timbers. Research Record, 46:22pp.

Howland, P., 1971. Sawing Eucalyptus saligna/gransis. Research Record, 47: 14pp.

Howland, P. 1971. The air seasoning of Pinus patula lumber in Malawi Research Record, 51: 18pp.

Lee, R.F., 1971. A preliminary annotated list of Malawi Forest Insect . Forest Research Record, 40: 132pp.

Hardcastle, P.D., 1977. A preliminary silvicultural classification of Malawi. Forest Research Record, 57: 194 pp.

Majawa, A.O., 1980. A revised checklist of forest lepidoptera in the reference collection at the FRIM. Forest Research Record, 60.

Marshall, H.G.W., 1967. Selection of Pinus patula seed status, Zomba plateau and Outer Slopes. Silvicultural Research Record, 15: 5 pp.

Marshall, H.G.W., 1967. Technique and intensity of point-sampling required for estimations of basal area per acre in Malawi. Silvicultural Research Record, 7: 18 pp.

Marshall, H.G.W. and Foot, D.L., 1969. Growth and silviculture of P. patula in Malawi.

Ngulube, M.R., 1990. Suitable eucalyptus species for afforestation of Lateritic soils at Kasungu Flue Cured Tobacco authority Estates. Forest Research Record 64: 37pp.

Ngulube, M.R., 1992. Evaluation of multipurpose trees for social forestry in Malawi. Forestry Research Record 65. Government Press, Zomba. 153 pp.

Nkaonja, R.S.W., 1978. Provenance trial results of E. camaldulensis Dehn and comparison between volume production of the best provenance and of G. arborea (L). Forest Research. Record, 58: 22 pp.

Nkaonja, R.S.W., 1982. Fuelwood and polewood research project for the rural population of Malawi. Forest research record, 62: 83 pp.

Paterson, D.N., 1969. Genetic gains predicted for seed to be produced from Malawian tree seed orchards. Research Record, 32: 2pp.

Paterson, D.N. and Theron, J.M., 1969. Extraction of softwoods at Dedza Mountain Forest. Research Record, 34.

Paterson, D.N., 1970. Yield estimates and management alternatives for Malawi’s production forests 1971-75. Research Record, 36: 8pp.

                           Paterson, D.N., 1970. A guide to indigenous Malawian hardwood timbers. Research Record, 38: 7pp. Paterson, D.N., 1970. The effect of logging losses and log volume tables on yield prediction and tree purpose values in Malawi. Research Record, 41: 3pp.

Paterson, D.N., 1970. A preliminary attempt to root conifer cuttings in the northern Region of Malawi. Research Record, 42. 5 pp.

Paterson, D.N. 1971. Variable spacing designs for species, provenance and progeny trials. A paper prepared for the XVth I.U.F.R.O. Conference, Gainsville, Florida. Research Record, 44: 6pp.

Paterson, D.N., 1971. The derivation and application of strength values in some Malawian timbers. Research Record 49: 10pp.

Paterson, D.N., 1971. Report on a meeting held at Blantyre on 8th June, 1971. Research Record, 54: 6 pp.

Paterson, D.N., 1971.Stress grading Malawian timber. Report on a meeting held at Blanytre. Research Record, 54:6pp.

Powel, W., 1978. A revised checklist of forest Coleoptera in the reference collection at FRIM. Forest Research Record, 59: 32 pp.

Theron, J.M. and Paterson, D.N. 1969. Extraction of softwoods at Dedza Mountain Forest. Research Record, 34: 12pp.

Theron, J.M. and Paterson, D.N. 1971. Growth and yield of Pinus elliottii in Malawi. Research Record, 53: 23pp.

Theron, J.M., 1971. Pinus kesiya in Malawi. Research Record, 55: 14pp.

 
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