The research centre is situated at Tweefontein plantation, about 6 km from Sabie, and is staffed by a diverse group of dedicated scientists and technicians. The centre consists of divisions such as the tree improvement division which runs breeding programmes aiming to improve the growth quality of future generation trees. An important task of the research team is to ensure that improved techniques, processes and genetic material emerging from the research efforts reaches production staff for possible implementation. The seed centre serves to supply the KLF nurseries with seeds for planting and for generation of hedge plants which are used to produce cuttings.