Kannan CS Warrier
Also known as: Warrier, K.C.S., Kannan, C.S.
Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding, Forest Research Institute Deemed University, Kerala Agricultural University
0000-0002-5793-6139
About
Director, KSCSTE-Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi, Thrissur, India. Was working as Scientist G (Chief Scientist) and Coordinator of EIACP (Environmental Information, Awareness, Capacity Building and Livelihood Programme) Centre on Forest Genetic Resources and Tree Improvement at the ICFRE-Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding (Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education), Government of India, at Coimbatore. PhD in Forest Genetics. First rank holder for both graduation and post-graduation in Forestry from Kerala Agricultural University. Has 30 years of experience in the field of forestry research. He pioneered the release of three productive clones of Casuarina equisetifolia suitable for sodic soils. Recipient of a Global Award, Springer Nature's Editor of Distinction Award 2026, National Award of Excellence for Outstanding Research in Forestry 2020, constituted by the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, and the Rolla S Rao National Award, 2010, constituted by the Indian Association of Angiosperm Taxonomy, for the best research on biodiversity conservation in India. His VIDWAN Score, assessed by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, is 10/10. Was the Nodal Officer of Green Skill Development Programmes to empower the unemployed youth, implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India. Was the Nodal Officer for Kerala while preparing the Detailed Project Report for the rejuvenation of the Cauvery River. Associated with a patent in forestry. Associate Editor of Agroforestry Systems (Springer Nature).
Employment
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Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding Scientist F2018 - Present
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Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding Scientist B to E1997 - 2017
Education
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Forest Research Institute Deemed University PhD in Forest Genetics2007 - 2010
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Kerala Agricultural University MSc. Forestry1993 - 1995
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Kerala Agricultural University BSc. Forestry1988 - 1992
Projects & Funding
Projects & funding information is unavailable.
Publications (328)
- Our Power, Our Planet Save
- Forests and Economies Save
- Selection and assessment of Haldina cordifolia genetic resources for improved growth performance. Save
- Evolving Knowledge, Sustaining Forests: A Compendium of Five Decades of Research at KFRI. Save
- Healthy Soil for Healthy Cities Save
- What Can be Done to Protect Wildlife Save
- From Science to Global Action Save
- Mangrove Ecosystem Conservation Save
- Ending Plastic Pollution Save
- Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development Save