Department of Forestry

Forestry is a study program where candidates need to work with some of the concepts, fundamental facts, and implementation of various ideas to the system. The aim is to ensure that the expansion of the area of the forest can be done along with the number of resources that are coming from the forest that do not get decreased.

Forestry is the science of planting, managing, maintaining as well as conserving forests and their related resources. The professional who practices forestry is known as a forester. A forester is involved in many activities such as protection of natural resources, ecological restoration, timber harvesting, etc. A forester also develops forest management plans, selects sites for growing new trees, and plans and supervises forestry projects.

B.Sc Forestry: About the Course

• B.Sc Forestry is an undergraduate degree course which provides you with the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in the forestry sector.
• The course covers a broad range of topics, including forest ecology, Plantation Techniques, Silviculture, Forest management, Forest products and Timber marketing.
• The B.Sc Forestry Course also benefits students to comprehend the management and conservation of forests.
• The entire course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a career in forestry.
• Students will have an opportunity to get academic and practical expertise in forestry with a wide range of optional modules enabling them to master the skills for their career
  aspirations.

M.Sc Forestry: About the Course

• M.Sc Forestry offers a comprehensive and flexible approach to forests and their uses.
• M.Sc Forestry is an environmental science degree designed to develop the skills required in a wide range of environmental and social science disciplines, in environmental management and forestry policy, and in working with local communities and government.
• The program is also designed to provide students with knowledge and skills for the management of silviculture, agroforestry and plantation forestry activities and for research and development activities in forestry.
• In addition, M.Sc Forestry also covers advanced topics like Biology, business Economics, Environmental Sciences, Logistics, Eco informatics, information technology, forest ecology control and use of forest resources, forest bio-economic business and policy.

Career options after Forestry Courses
There is a huge demand and opportunities in the field of Forestry. Day by day, the demand for this course is increasing and students are getting more and more inclined to this course. There are huge opportunities both in India and abroad where candidates can get opportunities in the forest departments, wildlife department, and national parks & sanctuaries, govt. as well as in the private departments.