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FRIM PUBLICATIONS:

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

(e)  FRIM Reports

(f)  Newsletter

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.

Chirwa, Paxie W, Black, Colin R, Maghembe, Jumanne A and Ong, Chin K. 2003.  Tree and crop productivity in gliricidia/maize/pigeonpea cropping systems in southern Malawi. Agroforestry Systems 59: 267-277.

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.

Progress Report for the 1995-1998 Forestry Research Programme & Profiles for the Approved 1998-2001 projects, FRIM.

Consolidated Report on Research Programmes at Forestry Research Institute of Malawi, 1998-2000


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.

Mzoma R. Ngulube, Lusayo Mwabumba, Paxie Chirwa,  (Editors) 2000..  Community based management of Miombo Woodlands in Malawi, Forestry Research Institute of Malawi, Zomba, Malawi.

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.

  FRIM Reports

FRIM, 1987. Agroforestry trials in the rural fuel wood and pole wood research project. FRIM Report No. 87002

Chipompha, N. W. S. 1987. Fuelwood and pole wood research project for the rural population of Malawi. FRIM Report No. 87003.

Masamba Chris, 1987. The superiority of Pinus oocarpa and Pinus kesiya after 8 years growth. FRIM Report No. 87005.

Chapola, G.B.J. 1987. Familiarlization visit to wood producing and using industries in Blantyre. FRIM Report No 87006.

Masamba Chris, 1987.  A comparison of Eucalyptus camaldulensis yield at Chigwaja and KFCTA sites. FRIM Report No. 87007.

Ngulube Mzoma, 1987. Germination of pretreated seed, seedling growth and biomass production of eight Central American multipurpose trees under nursery conditions in Zomba, Malawi. FRIM Report No 87008.

Ngulube Mzoma, 1987. Survival, growth and biomass production of seedlings of 14 Australian dry zone acacias under nursery conditions in Zomba, Malawi. FRIM Report No 87009.

Ngulube Mzoma, 1987. Effect of polythene tube sizes on the growth of Eucalyptus camaldulensis, E. pellita and E. tereticornis seedlings under nursery conditions in Zomba. FRIM Report No 87010.

Ngulube Mzoma, 1987. One-year field performance of height-classified Eucalyptus camaldulensis seedlings at Phirilongwe, Malawi. FRIM Report No 87011.

Chilima, C Z. 1987. Results from E84 low dosage Aldrin trials. FRIM Report No. 87012.

Chipompha, N.W.S. 1987. Forestry Research Institute of Malawi Congress Report on the 1982-1985 Research Program. FRIM Report No. 87013.

Chilima, C Z. 1987. Results from E84 low dosage Aldrin trials at Sadzi and Namisu. FRIM Report No. 87014.

Chapola, G B J. 1987. Some wood properties of Tectonia grandis, Clorophora excelsa and Burtt-davya nyasica. FRIM Report No. 87015.

Chilima, C Z. 1987. The phytotoxic effects of Fastac, Carbarly, Malathion and Ripcord on height growth, and leaf mortality of Eucalyptus cloeziana seedlings. FRIM Report No. 87016.

Chipompha  N.W.S. 1987. An evaluation of the control of Armalleria root fangus. FRIM Report No 87017.

Chapola, G.B.J. 1987. Calorific values of twelve Eucalyptus species from Chintheche.
FRIM Report No. 87023.

Sitaubi, L.A. 1987. The total nitrogen content of Crotolaria ochroleuca and soils supporting it. FRIM Report No. 87024.

Sitaubi, L.A. 1987. Land suitability classes in the Blantyre city fuelwood project plantation area Blantyre. FRIM Report No. 87025.

Chirwa W.P.1987. A summary of yield forecasts for wood energy phase 1 plantations.
FRIM Report No. 87029.

Sitaubi, L.A. and M.D. Hawkes. 1988. Some aspects of ox-logging in timber plantations in Malawi. FRIM Report No. 88001.

Ngulube. M. 1988. Genetic variation in seed germination and seedling growth of 24 Gliricidia sepium provenances. FRIM Report No. 88002.

Mwabumba L.1987. Results of an eight-year old pine species and provenance trial at Chintheche, Malawi. FRIM Report No. 88003.

Chirwa. W.P. 1987. A preliminary site index classification for some wood energy plantations. FRIM Report No. 88004.

Sitaubi. L.A. 1988. Soil resource potential to support fuelwood plantations in Areas 44 South, 44 North and 54 in Lilongwe. FRIM Report No. 88005.

Sakai, I. 1989. The problem of Pinus patula on Mulanje mountain, its threat and proposed measures for eradication. FRIM Report No. 89006.

Sitaubi, L A and Chirwa, W P. 1989. Foliar nitrogen levels of some dry zone hardwood species in Malawi. FRIM Report No. 89007.

Sakai, I. 1989. Preliminary study on the growth of natural Mulanje cedar on Mulanje mountain. FRIM Report No. 89008.

Chilima, C.Z. 1989. Cinara cupressi. a pest of Mulanje cedar and cypress trees in Malawi.

FRIM Report No. 89009.

Kananji, B. 1989. The role of agroforestry in the Sarcuss region: the Malawi experience.
FRIM Report No. 89010.

Kayambazinthu, D. 1990. The prospect of tapping Karaya gum from Sterculia trees in Malawi. FRIM Report No. 90001.

Ngulube M. and Mwabumba L. 1990. Effects of some weeding treatments on the establishment of Gliricidia sepium and Guazuma ulmifolia. FRIM Report No. 90002.

Sitaubi L. and Salubeni A.J. 1990. Trees of the Mtunthama monument area.
FRIM Report No. 90003.

Kayambazinthu, D. 1990.The status of plant sciences research in Malawi. FRIM Report No. 90005.

Chilima, C.Z. 1991. Results of a trial on the control of termites in Eucalyptus plantation using controlled release insecticides. FRIM Report No. 91001.

Mwabumba L. 1991. Effects of the site preparation and tending on survival and growth of E.camaldulensis and E. tereticornis at Estate No. 25, Kasungu. FRIM Report No. 91002.

Ngulube M.R. and Mwabumba L. 1991. Evaluation of Gliricidia sepium provenances for agroforestry in Malawi. FRIM Report No. 91003.

Zulu T.S. and Chipompha N.W.S. 1991. Nitrogen fixing symbioses of fuelwood and fodder trees in Malawi. FRIM Report No. 91004.

Ngulube, M. 1991. Evaluation of Australian dry zone acacias for agroforestry purposes. FRIM Report No. 91005.

Mwabumba, L. 1991. Survival and growth of 24-year old Pinus species cum provenance trial at Chongoni forest reserve, Dedza Trial. FRIM Report No. 91006.

Masamba C and Ngulube M. 1991. Effects of various seed maturity and storage methods on seed viability of Neem (Azdirachta indica, A. Juss. meliaceae). FRIM Report No. 91007.

Chapola G.B.J. and Ngulube M.R. 1991 Productivity and wood properties of some Eucalyptus at Kasungu flue cured tobacco authority, Malawi. FRIM Report No. 91008.

Chapola G.B.J. 1992. Assessment of wood properties of some Eucalyptus species in Malawi: using Pilodyn method. FRIM Report No. 92001.

Chirwa P.W. 1992. Some research results from Blantyre city fuelwood project area. FRIM Report No. 92002.

Sasak,i S. 1992. Species proven at Kalungulu. FRIM Report No. 92003.

Masamba, C. 1992. Evaluation of Tectona grandis provenances at Mukukwe (Chisasira) FRIM Report No. 92004.

Atuahene, S.K.N. 1992. Insecticidal control of Cinara cupressi (Buckton) (homoptera: lachnidae) in Malawi. FRIM Report No.  92005.

Atuahene, S.K.N. and Chilima C.Z. 1992. Results of the E91/92 termite control trials in the southern and central regions of Malawi. FRIM Report No. 92006.

Atuahene, S.K.N. 1992. Exotic insect pests of forestry in Malawi, their damage and control.
FRIM Report No. 92007.

Atuahene, S.K. and Chilima C.Z. 1993. Aspects of the biology and ecology of Cinara cupressi (Buckton) (homoptera: lachnidale), and introduced conifer pest in Malawi. FRIM Report No. 93001.

Sasaki S. and Bonongwe, C. 1993. Results of twenty year old pine species provenance trial at Kalungulu, Malawi. FRIM Report No. 93003.

Chapola G.B.J, Mwabumba L. and Kuyama O.T.B.S. 1993. Effects of initial spacing and thinning on yield and basic density of Eucalyptus tereticornis at Liwonde, southern Malawi.FRIM Report No. 93004.

Coote B.C, Lowore J.D, Lubanga J.M. and Abbot P.G. 1993. Community use and management of indigenous forests in Malawi. FRIM Report No. 93007.

Lowore J.D.and Abbot P.G. 1993. Stack wood volume estimations for miombo woodlands in Malawi. FRIM Report No. 93009.

Lowore J.D. 1994. Report on the study tour of Tanzania. FRIM Report No. 94001.

Mwabumba L. and Sitaubi L.A. 1994. Seed pretreatment, growth and phenology of some indigenous fruit trees of the miombo eco zone at Naungu forestry reserve-Malawi.FRIM Report No. 94002.

Lawrence M.J. 1994. Volume tables for Eucalyptus camaldulensis in the BCFP area.FRIM Report No. 94003.

Chanyenga T.F. and Stewart M. 1994. Final results of a pine species and provenance trial at Chintheche, Malawi. FRIM Report No. 94004.

Munthali C.R.Y. and Stewart M. 1994. Sources and supply of agroforestry tree seed in Malawi. FRIM Report No. 94005.

Lawrence M.J, Oshino A. and Chinguwo C. 1994. Mulanje cedar (W. nodiflora.) inventory FRIM Report No. 94010.

Munthali, C.R.Y. 1995. Results of a 21year-old international pine provenance trial. FRIM Report No. 95001.

Meke G.S. and Chilima C.Z. 1995. The effect of marshal suscon (Carbosulfan 10% CGR) on the survival and growth of Eucalyptus seedlings in the nursery. FRIM Report No. 95002.

Meke, G.S. 1995. Termite control options for trees on farm in Malawi. FRIM Report No. 95003.

Makungwa, S. 1995. Review of mensurational options for multipurpose trees in Malawi. FRIM Report No. 95004.

Makungwa, S. 1995. An inventory of Eucalyptus plantations at sable farming limited Kawalazi division. FRIM Report No. 95005

Abbot P.G. and Lowore J.D. 1995. Livestock grazing in Chimaliro forest reserve: preliminary results and implications for the management of browse resources. FRIM Report No. 95006

Chilima C.Z. Roger Day, Meke G 1995. The 1994 release and establishment of Pauesia juniperorum; a natural biological control agent cypress aphids in Malawi. FRIM Report No. 95007.

Lawrence, M.J. 1995. Catenary’s trials VFIT preliminary draft report. FRIM Report No. 95008.

Probyn, J. 1996. Pinus patula progeny trials in Malawi. FRIM Report No. 96001.

Chapola, G.B.J. 1996. Factors influencing Karaya gum yield of Sterculia quinqueloba. FRIM Report No. 96002.

Kamera I.G.M. and Ande H.H.K. 1996. Range wide provenance collection of Pterocarpus angolensis and Afzelia quanzensis in Malawi. FRIM Report No. 96004.

Gondwe D. and Mkandawire M. 1996. Managing the Malawi National Tree Seed Centre Database: Sistem+. FRIM Report No. 96005.

Lawrence M. Sato N. and Chauluka T. 1996. Forestry sample plot report. FRIM Report No. 96007. 

Bone R, Lawrence M. and Magombo Z. 1996. The effect a Eucalyptus camaldulensis (DEHN) plantation on native woodland recovery on Ulumba mountain, southern Malawi. FRIM Report No. 96008.

Kulapani, F. 1996. Preliminary laboratory results for the cultivation of Termitomyces robustus ‘Utale’ (Chichewa). FRIM Report No. 96009.

Bone R. and Khofi C. 1997. Community use of Eucalyptus plantation and regenerating miombo woodland resources at Aliseni village, Ulumba mountain, southern Malawi. FRIM Report No. 97002.

Makungwa, S. 1997. Charcoal production study in Blantyre area. FRIM Report No. 97003.

ProbynJ.W, Msika H.D.C. and Khofi C. 1997. Cattle grazing and browsing in Chimaliro forest reserve, central Malawi. Ideas for management and further research. FRIM Report No. 97005.

Probyn, J.W. 1997. Management of miombo by and for local communities. FRIM Report No. 97006.

Coote H.C, Mkandawire M.M. and Munthali C.R. Y. 1997. Community tree seed collection evaluation of a pilot programme. FRIM Report No. 97007.

Mkandawire, M.M. 1997. Sistem+ training module on seed management. FRIM Report No. 97008.

Ngulube M. and Mkandawire M. 1997. Short term storage of Uapaca kirkiana seed.  FRIM Report No. 97009.

Kamwana, L.L.M. 1997. Results of a tree seed user preference survey. FRIM Report No. 97010.

Masamba C. and Chanyenga T. 1997. Performance of some Eucalyptus hybrids at Chimpeni demonstration plot. FRIM Report No. 97011.

Kamanga G.M.  and Kawalewale M, 1997. SADC tree seed network project. FRIM Report No. 97012.

Chithila V.C. 1997. Productivity and value output of Pinus tecunumanh test sawing peeling of Pinus tecunumanh at Viply sawmill and Plymill.  FRIM Report No. 97013.

Abbot P.G. and Lowore J.D. 1998. Characteristics and management potential of some indigenous firewood species in Malawi. FRIM Report No. 98001.

Chanyenga T.F. and Kayambazinthu D. 1998.  Standing crop 3 co-management Blocks of Chimaliro reserve. FRIM Report No. 98002.

Lowore J.D, Abbot P.G. and Swaine M.D. 1999. Coppice regeneration in some miombo woodlands of Malawi. FRIM Report No. 99001.

Makungwa S.D. and Kayambazinthu D. 1999. Estimation of standing crop in Miombo woodlands of Malawi: a case. study of Liwonde forest reserve. FRIM Report No. 99002.

Meke G.S. and Theron J.M. 1999. Determination of sieve sizes for removing chaff from 32 dry land Eucalyptus species/ provenances. FRIM Report No. 99003.

Meke G, Day, R., Henkgeertsema and Van Wyk, G. 1999. Insects associated with Uapaca kirkiana. FRIM Report No. 99004.

Mwabumba L. and Luhanga J.M.V. 1999. Some views from rural communities in Malawi on use and management of Miombo woodlands. FRIM Report No. 99005.

Makungwa S.D.  and Kodani J   1999. Estimation of standing crop and productivity of an even-aged young Keyaki (Zelko v a serrata Makino) plantation. FRIM Report No. 99006.

Chanyenga T. and Lowore J. 1999. Composition and abundance of Sterculia quinqueloba for Karaya gum tapping at Kamwamba in Mwanza East. FRIM Report No. 99007.

Khonje, C., Ngulube M. and Chanyenga T. 1999. Distribution and population structures of Sclerocarya birrea (a.rich) host in Malawi. FRIM Report No. 99008.

Chirwa P.W. and YoshikuraT. 1999. Soil chemical properties under hedgerows of some agroforestry tree species at Mirale and Thiwi in Malawi. FRIM Report No. 99009.

Makungwa S.D. and Kayambazinthu D. 1999. Considerations for setting up permanent sample plots for monitoring and evaluating co-management in Miombo woodlands. FRIM Report No. 99010.

Chithila V.C. 1999. An inventory of Mangweru hill village forest area. FRIM Report No. 99011.

Munthali C.R.Y. and Chirwa P.W. 1999. Variation in seed and seedlings of Afzelia quanzensis population from Malawi. FRIM Report No. 99012.

Munthali C.R.Y. and Chirwa P.W. 1999. Variation in seed and seedlings of Pterocarpus. angolensis dc. in Malawi. FRIM Report No. 99013.

Chithila V.C. 1999. The responsibility of local people in the management of forest resources in Malawi: Case of Chimaliro forest reserve block 1 – Mnyamazi, Mphandukira and Thom villages co-management towards a promising reality. FRIM Report No. 99014.

Gowela J.P. and Gondwe D. 1999. Customer survey to determine why sales at Malawi National Tree Seed Centre have declined. FRIM Report No. 99015.

Kayambazinhtu D. and Mwabumba L. 1999. Empowering communities to manage natural resources: Where does the power lie? – The case of Malawi. FRIM Report No.  99016.

Yoshikura, T. 1999. Fertilizer trial of some fine hardwood timber species in the nursery. FRIM Report No. 99017. 

Mwabumba L. and Chirwa P.W. 2000. Growth of Uapaca kirkiana families at Nauko. FRIM Report No. 00001.

Masamba, C. 2000. Root pruning frequency and its effects on F. albida seedling development. FRIM Report No. 00002.

Masamba, C. 2000. Phenotypic characteristics of six year old Malawian Faidherbia albida provenances at Makanjira. FRIM Report No. 00003.

Masamba C. 2000. Variations in seed traits from two contrasting provenances of Faidherbia albida and their influence in seedling development. FRIM Report No. 00004.

Meke G.S, Ngulube M, Chirwa P.W. and Chapama H. 2000. Sex ratios, population structures and regeneration characteristics in breeding populations of Sclerocarya birrea in Malawi. FRIM Report No. 00005.

Chilima C.Z. and Leather S.R. 2000. The within-tree and seasonal distribution pattern of Pineus boeneri (pine woolly aphids) in P. kesiya trees in Malawi. FRIM Report No. 00006.

Munthali C.R.Y. and Chithila V. 2000. Results of 7 year-old indigenous tree species screening trial at Chimaliro and Milare. FRIM Report No. 00007.

Kayambazinthu, D., Mwabumba, L. and Masangano, C.  2000. Institutional change and factors driving change in the miombo region case studies in Malawi. FRIM Report No 00008.

Munthali, C.R. 2000. Preliminars results of Karonga Sum yield of Stealia Quinnguelaba (Gunke) K. Schum and Kammwambe in Mwanza, Malawi. FRIM Report No 00009.

Chirwa, P.W., Ngulube M. and Y. Nakamura. 2000. Peformance of Uapaca Kirkiana provenances and families at Nauko, Machinga 3 years after planting.  FRIM Report No 00010.

Meke, G., Lowore, J. and Ngulube, M. 2001. Indigenous Edible Mushrooms from Miombo woodlands in Malawi: Literature Reviews. FRIM Report No 01001.

Munthali, C., Chithila, V and Meke, G. 2001. Survey of indigenous knowledge in wild Edible Fungi dzalanyama (Lilongwe) Chimaliro (Kasungu) and Perekezi (Mzimba) Forest Research. FRIM Report No 01002.

Vincent C. Chithila and Chimuleke R. Munthali. 2001. Growing Indigenous Trees: Khaya Anthotheca – (Mbawa). FRIM Report No 01003.

Bwanali, R.J. and Munthali, C.R.Y. 2001. Establishment and management of Indigenous Fruit Trees: Annona Senegalensis . FRIM Report No 01004.

Sungani, S. and Munthali, C.R.Y. 2001. Establishment and management of a fruit trees species: Ziziphus Mauritiana. FRIM Report No 01005.

Chithila, V.C. and Munthali, C.R.Y. 2001. Establishment and management of Indegenous fine hard wood species: Khaya Anthotheca – Baith. FRIM Report No 01006.

Gondwe, D. and Munthali, C.R.Y. 2001. Establishment and management of indigenous fine hard wood species: Burtt-Darya Nyasica Hoyle. FRIM Report No 01007.

Chiwanda, L. and Munthali, C.R.Y. 2001. Establishment and management of Indigenous fine hard wood species: Afzelia afuanzensis Wolw. FRIM Report No 01008.

Munthali, C.R.Y. and Gondwe, D. 2001. Dessication and storage of sterculia quingue eloba seed from Liyenda provenance in Malawi. FRIM Report No 01009.

Njoke, P.E.C., Bwanali . R.J. and Munthali, C.R.Y. 2001. Establishment and propagation of indigenous fine hard wood: Pterocarpus Angolensis D.C. FRIM Report No 01010.

Makungwa, S.D. and Savamala, J. 2001. Models of site index, diameter increment, height and tree volumes for Pinus and  Eucalyptus species in Malawi. FRIM Report No 01011.

Bwanali, R.J. and Chirwa, P.W. 2004. Growth and development a five year old Uapaca kirkiana mull .Arg provenance trial at Nauko in Malawi. FRIM Report No 04001.

Bwanali, RJ., Meke, G., Chanyenga, T., Chirwa, PW., Munthali, C.R.Y and L Mwabumba 2004. Growth of a 3 year old Sclerorcarya birrea international provenance trial in Malawi. FRIM Report 04002.

Bwanali, RJ., Chikalema, G., Sagona, W and PW Chirwa 2004. Phenological studies of an international provenanace trial of Sclerocarya birrea in Malawi. FRIM Report 04003.

Ngulube, M., Sungani, T., Chirwa, PW and CRY Munthali 2004. Field performance of Uapaca kirkiana provenances from Malawi. FRIM Report 04004.

 Gondwe, D. 2004. Desiccation and storability of Syzygium Cordatum (Hochst) seed. FRIM Report 04005.

Herbers Yvonne. 2004. Implementation of a local certification system for forests and forest products in Malawi: A case study from Zomba, Blantyre and Salima. FRIM Report 04006.

Gondwe, D. 2004. Results of the optimum storage conditions and duration for Khaya Anthotheca (Welwi) C.dc. Seed experiment. FRIM Report 04007.

Chirwa, Paxie W., Bwanali, Richard J and Sagona, Willie C. J. 2004. Existing tree husbandry practices for traditional agroforestry systems in the Lower Shire Valley of Malawi: A case study of Chikwawa RDP. FRIM Report No. 04008.

 

FRIM  Newsletter

1995

Issue 74

1.       Chilima, C Z. Cypress and aphid control: first African release of Pauesia juniperorum.

2.     Chirwa, P, Chilima, C, Stewart, M and Maghembe, J A.  .Leucaena psyllid (Heteropsylla cubana) arrives in Malawi -

3.       Lowore, J D, Abbot, P and  Stewa