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B.Sc. in Forestry

B.Sc. in Forestry

Course Duration:
The B.Sc. in Forestry is a 4-year undergraduate degree divided into 8 semesters. This program focuses on the science and management of forests, including sustainable practices, conservation, and use of forest resources.

Duration:

3 Years (6 Semesters)

Syllabus (Semester-wise Breakdown):

  1. Semester 1:

    • Introduction to Forestry

    • Dendrology (Study of Trees)

    • Principles of Forest Management

    • Soil Science

    • Wildlife Biology

    • Fundamentals of Horticulture

    • Communication Skills

  2. Semester 2:

    • Forest Botany

    • Principles of Agroforestry

    • Principles of Forest Mensuration

    • Forest Ecology and Environmental Studies

    • Forest Genetics and Tree Improvement

    • Watershed Management

    • Principles of Economics

  3. Semester 3:

    • Silvicultural Systems

    • Forest Entomology and Pest Management

    • Wood Science and Technology

    • Forest Pathology

    • Forest Surveying and Cartography

    • Statistical Methods for Forestry

    • Agricultural Meteorology

  4. Semester 4:

    • Social and Community Forestry

    • Forest Resource Management

    • Forest Utilization

    • Forest Policy and Laws

    • Forest Economics and Marketing

    • Ecotourism and Wildlife Conservation

    • Computer Applications in Forestry

  5. Semester 5:

    • Silviculture of Indian Trees

    • Forest Hydrology

    • Forest Extension and Communication

    • Range Management

    • Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs)

    • Remote Sensing and GIS for Forestry

    • Research Methodology

  6. Semester 6:

    • Plantation Forestry

    • Forest Biotechnology

    • Wood Processing and Value Addition

    • Forestry Business Management

    • Climate Change and Forests

    • Biodiversity Conservation and Management

    • Project Work (Part I)

  7. Semester 7:

    • Experiential Learning Program (ELP)

    • Forest Fire Management

    • Protected Area Management

    • Forestry Entrepreneurship and Agri-business

    • Project Work (Part II)

    • Intellectual Property Rights and Forestry Legislation

  8. Semester 8:

    • Rural Forestry Work Experience (RFWE)

    • Student READY Program

    • Internship/Practical Training

    • Final Project Submission

Average Fees:
The average fees for B.Sc. in Forestry range between ₹20,000 and ₹1.5 Lakhs per year, depending on the institution and location.

Exams to Attend:

  • ICAR AIEEA (All India Entrance Examination for Admission): For admission into forestry programs under top agricultural universities in India.

  • State-level Entrance Exams: Various states conduct their own entrance exams for admissions into forestry programs. For instance, KEAM for Kerala and KCET for Karnataka.

  • CUET (Common University Entrance Test): Used by central universities for forestry program admissions.

Top 10 Ranking Institutions in India:

  1. Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun

  2. Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan

  3. University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore

  4. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore

  5. Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur

  6. Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar

  7. Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi

  8. GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar

  9. Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Srinagar

  10. Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh

Top 10 Institutions for B.Sc. in Forestry in Kerala:

  1. Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur

  2. College of Forestry, Vellanikkara

  3. Kelappaji College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Malappuram

  4. College of Agriculture, Padannakkad

  5. St. Thomas College, Thrissur

  6. St. Mary’s College, Thrissur

  7. Government College, Kottayam

  8. Bishop Kurialacherry College, Kottayam

  9. Government Brennen College, Thalassery

  10. Nirmalagiri College, Kannur

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