Forestry is the science and craft of creating, managing, using, conserving, and repairing forests, woodlands, and associated resources for human and environmental benefits. Forestry is practiced in plantations and natural stands. The science of forestry has elements that belong to the biological, physical, social, political and managerial sciences.

Forest ecosystems have come to be seen as the most important component of the biosphere, and forestry has emerged as a vital applied science, craft, and technology.

Forestry is an important and interesting subject or study. Forestry and wild life go together since forests serve as home for wildlife. Specially trained personnel are therefore needed to maintain and regenerate the forest cover, forest wealth and resources. This involves the services of forestry specialists, forestry management experts and forest officers

• B Sc. in Forestry
• B Sc. in Wildlife
• Bachelor of Science(B.Sc.)in Tree Improvement and Genetic Resources
• Bachelor of Science(B.Sc. hons) in Forestry
• M sc in Forestry
• M sc in Wildlife
• M sc in Forest Product

• Forestry
• Forest Range Officer
• Forestry Technicians
• Foreign Jobs
• Private and public sectors
• Academic institutions/Universities and Research institutions
• Forestry staff
• Natural Resource Technician
• Senior Forestry Consultant
• Field Investigator
• Auditor-Forestry

Institutes under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR):

Selection Process: AIEEA (The exam is conducted to fill 15% seats in Bachelor’s degree programmes)

• Agriculture University (AU), Kota
• Birsa Agricultural University (BAU), Ranchi, Jharkhand
• Central Agricultural University (CAU), Imphal, Manipur
• Dr Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth (Dr BSKKV), Dapoli, MS
• Dr Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth (Dr PDKV), Akola, MS
• Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (Dr YSPUH&F), Solan, HP
• Jawaharlal Nehru Agricultural University (JNKVV), Jabalpur, MP
• Kerala Agricultural University (KAU), Thrissur, Kerala
• Navsari Agricultural University (NAU), Navsari, Gujarat
• Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University (RLBCAU), Jhansi
• Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAS&T of K), Srinagar, J&K
• Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore, TN
• University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences (UAHS), Shivamogga
• University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Dharwad, Karnataka

Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi

• Course- B Sc. (Hons) Forestry
• Eligibility- 10+2 PCB/PCMMPCMB
• Selection Process- 15% of total seats is filled by a Combined Competitive Entrance Examination conducted by I.C.A.R. V.C.I. at all India level and 85% of the total seats are filled by Jharkhand Combined Competitive Entrance Examination Board, Ranchi.

School of Forestry and Environment : Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences (SHIATS), Allahabad

• Course- B Sc. (Hons) Forestry
• Eligibility- 10+2 PCB/PCMMPCMB
• Selection Process- Entrance Test by College

Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan

• Course- B Sc. (Hons) Forestry
• Eligibility- 10+2 PCB/PCM with 60% mark
• Selection Process- Objective Type Entrance Test. 85% of the total seats are reserved for domicile of Himachal Pradesh and are filled through Entrance Test conducted by the university. The remaining 15% of the total seats are filled through nomination by ICAR on the basis of All India Entrance Test conducted by ICAR, New Delhi

Doon (PG) College of Agriculture Science and Technology, Dehradun

• Course- B Sc Forestry
• Eligibility- 10+2 PCB
• Selection Process- Entrance Test by College

Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya : College of Agriculture, Jabalpur

• Course- B Sc. Forestry
• Eligibility-10+2 PCB/PCM/PCMB with 50% mark

Selection Process- Mode of admission

• Qualifying Examination
• Pre Agriculture Test  (PAT)
• Entrance Examination
• Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination  Board, Bhopal

• Liking for outdoors,
• Spirit of adventure,
• Good health,
• Stamina and physical fitness,
• Patience,
• Scientific temperament,
• Practicality, Courage
• Decision-making ability
• Capacity to work long hours,
• A genuine interest in the preservation of the natural environment
• Inclination for research and academic bent of mind,
• Curiosity, excellent skills of observation
• Interest in agriculture and geography

10+2 with PCB/PCM/PCMB

1) Monitor contract compliance and results of forestry activities to assure adherence to government regulations.

2) Establish short- and long-term plans for management of forest lands and forest resources.

3) Supervise activities of other forestry workers.

4) Choose and prepare sites for new trees, using controlled burning, bulldozers, or herbicides to clear weeds, brush, and logging debris.

5) Plan and supervise forestry projects, such as determining the type, number and placement of trees to be planted, managing tree nurseries, thinning forest and monitoring growth of new seedlings.

6) Negotiate terms and conditions of agreements and contracts for forest harvesting, forest management and leasing of forest lands.

7) Direct, and participate in, forest-fire suppression.

8) Determine methods of cutting and removing timber with minimum waste and environmental damage.