BSc forestry

Bachelor of Science in Forestry is a four-year undergraduate program that is divided into eight equal semesters.It provides students with the knowledge and training about Forestry. Forestry program trains students in the managing of forests, new plantation, maintaining old plantations and other natural resources

Eligibility

• The students must have completed 10+2 from a recognized educational board with a minimum aggregate score of 50%.
• The minimum marks of admission for this course vary from institute to institute so the students are advised to cross-check the minimum marks required at the time of applying.
• The candidates appearing for 10+2 examinations are also eligible to apply, but they need to produce their exam scores at the time of counseling (with at least minimum marks required).
• You might need to appear for college/national level entrance examinations.
• There is no age limit specified to pursue this course.

Course syllabus

The year-wise breakup of the course’s syllabus stating all the subjects is mentioned below. The first-year deals with core aspects like the Principle of civil culture, Forest ecology, Cytology, General biochemistry while the second year includes subjects like Dendrology, Principles of forest soil sciences, Surveying, etc.

Year 1
Moral values of education	Forest mensuration
Professional communication	Environmental studies I
Human development	Introduction to forest soil science
Principle of civil culture	Dendrology
Forest ecology	Principles of forest soil sciences
Cytology	Surveying
Elementary Mathematics	Fundamentals of Extension Education
General Biochemistry	Tree Seed Technology
Introduction to Tree Science	Agro Meteorology
Computer Applications	General forest microbiology
Physical Education	-
Year 2
Agroforestry	Environmental Studies II
Forest Management	Silvicultural Systems
Forest Entomology	Wood Science
Silviculture of Indian Trees	Livestock Management
The fertility of Forest Soils	Fundamentals of Wildlife
General Forest Microbiology	Forest Soil Survey
Nursery Management	Statistical Methods
Wood Anatomy	Statistical Methods
NCC and NSS	-

 

Year 3
Forest utilization I	Fruit production
Forest utilization II	Rangeland Management
Tree physiology	Logging
Forest pathology	Forest biotechnology
Forest soils	Tree improvement
Commercial forestry	Wildlife management
Forest production economics	Forest policy legislation
Plantation forestry	Wood seasoning
Year 4
Study tour	Soil water management
Bioenergy	Forest project
Ecotourism	Forestry work experience
Environmental Impact Assessment	Climate change

Career Options

BSc Forestry course is best for those who want to enhance their awareness regarding the latest technology used in the field of Forestry.After completing the course, the graduates can work as an 

• Assistant Manager, 
• Nursery Manager,
•  Farming Manager, 
• Or can also become a teacher by joining a public or private institute as well.

Scope of Work:

Zoological parks	Wildlife ranges
Wildlife research institutes	Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) and its affiliated institutes
Corporates having their own plantations for timbering	National parks & sanctuaries
Forest nurseries	Wildlife department

Job profiles

• Forester.
• Forest Range Officer.
• Lecturers.
• Forestry Technicians.
• Forest Officer.
• Forestry Staff.
• Forest Professionals.
• Natural Resource Technician.
• Forestry graduates in the Forest Department of Indian Government. One may land the job of a forester or forest department officer in State Governments' Forest Department.

Average fee

• Rs.35,000 per Annum

Average salary

• Rs 4-6 lakh per Annum