Forest Research Institute

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  • Name

    Forest Research Institute

  • Herbarium Code

    RAF

  • Current Status

    Active

  • Correspondents

    Mu Mu Aung, Deputy Director, mumuaung85@gmail.com
    Phyu Hnin, Collection manager, phyuphyuhninn08@gmail.com

  • Contact

    [95] 67 21101
    [95] 67 21530
    Email: mumuaung85@gmail.com

  • Address

    RAF Herbarium
    Forest Research Institute
    Yezin, Nay Pyi Taw
    Myanmar

  • Specialty

    Taxonomic Coverage: Angiosperms, bryophytes, fungi, lichen, mainly flora of Myanmar

    Geography: Myanmar

  • Notes

    Updated September 2024 (no. of specimens, staff updated). RAF is located in the Biodiversity Research Center, Forest Research Institute, Forest Department, Ministry of Natural Recources and Environmental Conservation. We are currently moving the specimens to the new herbarium building, so you will not be able to make access to the collection until the move is complete.

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  • Number of Specimens

    25000

  •   Num. of Specimens Num. Databased Num. Imaged
    Algae
    Bryophytes 1500
    Fungi/Lichens 1500
    Pteridophytes 100
    Seed Plants 22000
  • Date Founded

    1925

  • Updated

    09/09/2024

  • Important Collectors

    K. Armstrong, Chit Ko Ko, J. Keenan, F. Kingdon-Ward, Maung Po Chin, Mg Gale, N. Tanaka, Tha Hla, Yin Yin Kyi