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Institute for Commercial Forestry Research (ICFR)

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The ICFR provides research capability and applied research solutions through multi-year projects and platforms, which target tree improvement and sustainable production, with focused expertise in tree breeding, integrated pest management (IPM), spatial technologies, analytical laboratory methods, and research technical support that extends beyond the forestry industry to other commercial tree crops. The ICFR is situated in the heart of plantation forestry in KwaZulu-Natal and is home to a research nursery, a well-equipped analytical laboratory, and a comprehensive library of forestry literature.

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Institute for Tropical and Subtropical Crops (ARC-ITSC)

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The Tropical and Subtropical Crops Division of the Agricultural Research Centre (ARC) provides sustainable and appropriate technologies for production and post-harvest handling of citrus and subtropical crops in order to enhance food security and nutrition, global competitiveness and wealth creation by addressing national priori?ties through its research agenda and related activities.

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Institute for The Study of Englishes In Africa (ISEA)

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The ISEA is a research institute of Rhodes University.

It was established in 1964 to study the problems of English in Africa and in the Republic in particular, as mother tongue, as an official language, and as a second language; how it is spoken and written by the main linguistic groups; how it is taught; to find out the weaknesses of the present system; and devise means to meet them: in fact, a Research Institute with a strong practical bias. – – – the Institute should sponsor research, collect information and organize training both for post-graduate students at the University and for teachers in service.

Today the Institute fulfils the aims of its founders in large-scale research and implementation projects in English education, in the publication of journals devoted to English language and literature in Africa and South Africand by providing a research base for scholars in the field covered by the Institute.

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Institute for Soil, Climate and Water (ARC-ISCW)

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Institute for Soil, Climate and Water which falls under the Soil, Climate and Water business unit at t Agricultural Research Centre (ARC) follows a holistic approach towards natural resources utilization and conservation. It therefore promotes and collaborates in multi-institutional, cross-sectoral, bilateral and multi-lateral research teams. Its researchers are trained and experienced in project management and planning, and in teamwork. This business unit has a proud history of successful formal agreements with national and international initiatives, and actively participates in formal ARC cooperation agreements with other countries. It hosts international and national symposia and is experienced in facilitating workshops and problem analysis.

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Environmental Education Association of South Africa (EEASA)

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The Environmental Education Association of Southern Africa is a voluntary membership based multi-sectoral and multi-organisational association of educators, researchers, policy makers, students and practitioners. The day to day running of the Association is run by a voluntary elected Council, and administered by a secretariat. It is open to all who engage with the relationship between the environment and social processes including politics, economy and development. The Association has been an integral part of the sub-regional evolvement from nature studies, to environmental education, education for sustainable development and its various manifestations, e.g. green economy.

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