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B.Sc. Forestry 

 

B.Sc. Forestry Overview

 

B.Sc. Forestry is a four-year undergraduate course,unlike other B. Sc. degree courses which are normal 3 years long. This course is designed to teach the students everything about conservation of forests and its resources.

 

With more onuses these days on the environment and preventing its exploitation, this course is likely to gain prominence in terms of employment as well as research purpose. The main aim of this course is to inculcate in students the ethics and morals related to forest, utilization as well as preventing the exploitation of land resources, water bodies and soil in the forest.

 

The course goes into the depth of managing the forest resources and the wildlife within.  Apart from this, it alsoaims to develop and increase wildlife and other resources through the use of technology.

 

B.Sc. in Forestry course can be pursued through full-time or part-time education mode. In some colleges, one can also take admission to this course in distance learning mode. Under this mode, candidates need not to attend college lectures. They can prepare for the course through self-preparation. However, they require to attend practical and theory examinations conducted at college/university.

 

B.Sc. Forestry Eligibility

 

In order to join forB. Sc. in Forestry, the candidate should have completed 10+2 from any recognizededucational board.

 

B.Sc. Forestry Duration

 

The B.Sc. Forestry is a 4-yearundergraduate course.

 

B.Sc. Forestry Fees

 

Different colleges have a different fee structure for this 4-year degree course. The fee structure varies based on the college affiliation, the type of seat and location of the college among other factors. The course fees vary from INR10, 000to INR 3, 00,000 for the entire course.

 

Admission Process for B.Sc. Forestry 

 

The admission process to the 4-year degree course in Forestry follows in the lines of professional courses with colleges conducted their own entrance exam followed by a session of counselling to select the students. But there are some colleges which directly take the students on merit basis with their PCM marks.

 

 

Objectives of B.Sc. Forestry 

 

  • To understand and implement problem-solving techniques in for ecological restoration.
  • To understand and conserve the wildlife animals and their habitat.
  • To understand the issues related to water resources, land conservation,and soil erosion.
  • To understand fire safety and its management, in terms of forest fires etc.
  • To understand the preservation of water
  • To understand the factors threatening the ecology and natural resources of the earth.

 

Syllabus for B. Sc. Forestry

 

The syllabus across all the colleges offering a degree course in Forestry are almost the same and aim to cover the following major subjects:

 

  • Forest Ecology
  • Professional Communication
  • Computer Application
  • Introduction to tree science.
  • Environmental Studies
  • Dendrology
  • Agro-Meteorology
  • Surveying
  • Forest Management
  • Wood Anatomy
  • Fertility of Forest Soils
  • Livestock Management
  • Wood Science
  • Nursery Management
  • Statistical Methods
  • Agroforestry
  • Wildlife Management
  • Tree Improvement
  • Commercial Forestry
  • Tree Physiology
  • Forest Policy Legislation
  • Fruit Production

 

Top B.Sc. Forestry Colleges List

 

The number of colleges offering a B. Sc. degree in Forestry is limited when compared to other degree courses. But there are ample seats available in each college so you need notto worry about that. Check out the colleges offering the course which are near to you and then apply based on your interest.

 

  • BFIT Group of Institutions, Dehradun
  • Integral University, Lucknow
  • OPJS University, Churu
  • Jawaharlal Nehru KrishiVishwaVidyalaya, Jabalpur
  • Uttaranchal PG College of Biomedical Sciences and Hospital, Dehradun
  • Dolphin PG Institute of Biomedical and Natural Sciences, Dehradun
  • HemwatiNandanBahugunaGarhwal University, Uttarakhand
  • Guru GhasidasVishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur
  • Himgiri Zee University, Dehradun
  • Doon College of Agriculture Science and Technology, Dehradun

 

Employment Scope after B. Sc. Forestry

 

There is a wide variety of industries where you will have scope for employment. Candidates holding B.Sc. in Forest have a bright future in the coming years. Some industries you should be looking at are:

 

  • Zoological Park
  • Wildlife Ranges
  • Wildlife research organizations
  • Wildlife Departments
  • National Parks and Sanctuaries
  • Forest Department

 

Jobs after B. Sc. Forestry

 

There are a large number of professional openings in different sectors for students who have successfully completed the degree in Forestry with a good track record. Some of these positions are discussed below:

  • Assistant Manager: The assistant manager is responsible for inventory management and maximum utilization with efficiency in the inventory. It also involves training other employees in the best practices of inventory management.
  • Nursery Manager: The candidate needs to make available all the necessary conditions for the growth and development of the plants. They also need to decide the type of plants and the quantity that the nursery needs to have.
  • Agri-Credit Manager: The candidates are responsible for the commercial aspects of agriculture like the crops, animals and other items. They are expected to manage the daily work in relation to commercial agricultural operations.
  • Farming Manager: The ideal candidate will be responsible for taking care of an entire farm. They need to decide the crops to plant in a different season and also take care of selling the produce in markets to maximize
  • Teacher: For those with a penchant for teaching, can also join as teacher and faculty in colleges to bring up more budding and passionate forestry professionals. This is like giving back what you got from your own teachers.

 

Salary Packages after B. Sc. in Forestry

 

The starting salary for candidates who are successfully getting placed in different sectors can be varied depending upon the choose profession and sector. But you can be assured that you will be getting at least 2 lakhs per annum. There are some industries that are willing to offer up to 10 lakhs as well for the right candidate. Salary packages increase with growing experience and expertise in the field.

 

 

Higher Studies after B. Sc. in Forestry

 

There are a lot of specializations and higher studies options after the graduate course in Forestry and one can choose a specialization as per their own interest in the subject as well as the job prospects involved. Some higher studies options are:

 

  • Master of Science in Agro-Forestry
  • Master of Science in Forest Products
  • Master of Science in Wood Science & Technology
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Forest Products
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Poultry Science
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Soil Science and Water Management
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Tree Improvements