Major roles of the division
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Improving tree and forest productivity, establishing of tree reproductive materials (TRM) suitable for different ecological and climatic conditions in the country.
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Contributing to protection and conservation of forests through regular monitoring of forests for endangerment, including tree genetic resources conservation for threatened species.
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To improve agroforestry technologies and innovations and silviculture for enhanced adoption of agroforestry systems
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To develop and improve timber and non-timber forest products for the diversified income generation from forest.
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To produce and disseminate quality (TRM) to users and forestry communities (farmers, etc).
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Increasing of woodlots acreage, and improving tree seed stands’ capacity as quality tree collection banks.
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To avail and disseminate translatable research findings easy to access and utilize by the communities for improved social, economic and environmental well-being of Rwandan people.
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To foster strong collaboration in research and projects development with its stakeholders and partners
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To enhance the sustainable development, conservation and efficient use of Rwanda's forest resources.
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The division is also responsible for periodic reporting of forest sector progress.