Department of Forestry
Clean
and Green career in Forestry!
What
do you understand by the term “Forestry”?
The term itself specifies that it is related to Forests.
The exact definition of forestry is: “Forestry is the science or practice of
planting, managing, conserving and maintaining forests and it's associated
resources with the aim of meets the goal of human benefit.”
As
we all know that forest is a very important part of an ecosystem. Therefore,
management of forest is required and is done by the foresters (forest
professionals). A practitioner of forestry is known as a Forester.
Forestry is the science and craft of creating, managing, using, conserving, and repairing forests and associated resources, in a sustainable manner, to meet desired goals, needs, and values for human benefit. Forestry is practised in plantations and natural stands. The challenge of forestry is to create systems that are socially accepted while sustaining the resource and any other resources that might be affected. The forest science has elements that belong to the biological, physical, social, political and managerial sciences.
Educational Requirements
If
you have passed your intermediate examination with PCB group then you are
eligible for this course. The duration of B.Sc forestry professional course is
4 years divided into 8 semesters.
Career and Scope
A lot of career opportunities is available in the forestry field in both public
as well as the private sector.
There
are many public sector jobs some are: work in zoological parks, wildlife
ranges, corporate having their own plantation for timbering, wildlife research
institutes, Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) and it is affiliated
institutes, wildlife department, forest department, national park and sanctuaries,
forest nurseries.
Also
the Bachelor degree (Forestry) candidates can apply for the central government
through the IFS (Indian Forest Service) examination conducted by Union Public
Service Commission (UPSC). You can also be a lecturer in and University/
College and Institution.
Job Profiles in Forestry
- Forester
- Forest Range Officer
- Lecturers
- Forestry Technicians
- Forest Officer
- Forestry Staff
- Forest Professionals
- Natural Resource Technician
- Operations Forester
- Senior Forestry Consultant
- Foresters Silviculturist
- Field Investigator
- Sales/Business Development Officer
- Teacher or Lecturer
- Auditor – Forestry
Working Areas
- Educational Institutions
- Seed and Nursery Companies
- Forest Services
- Food Companies
- Land Management Agencies
- Plant Health Inspection Services
- Plant Resources Laboratories
- Biotechnology Firms
- Biological Supply Houses
- Chemical Industry
Salary
Other highlights of the program
The course is designed to help students understand the modules of forestry, the environment etc. Forestry education typically includes training in general biology, botany, genetics, soil science, climatology, hydrology, economics and forest management. The main aim of this program is to train students to become Forestry professionals. BSc. forestry opens a sea of opportunities for the candidates. From a Forest officer under government sector to plantation and resort manager, forest product marketing, forest products purchasing manager in the private sector, there are various options present for the students. DBGI is one of the best institutes in Dehradun providing this course. The B.Sc. Forestry program at DBGI affiliated to Sri Dev Suman Uttarakhand University (SDSUU) Badshahithol, Tehri, Uttrakhand.
DEV BHOOMI GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS
Dev Bhoomi Campus, Chakrata Road Navgaon, Manduwala, Dehradun- 248007, Uttarakhand, INDIA
Phone No : 0135-2694241, 42,43,44,45
Toll-Free: 1800 103 4049
Email-ID: Admission@dbgidoon.ac.in
Dev Bhoomi Campus, Chakrata Road Navgaon, Manduwala, Dehradun- 248007, Uttarakhand, INDIA
Phone No : 0135-2694241, 42,43,44,45
Toll-Free: 1800 103 4049
Email-ID: Admission@dbgidoon.ac.in
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