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Best B.Sc In Forestry College in Dehradun

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Best B.Sc in Forestry College in Uttarakhand, India

For a living, trees are of utmost significance as they provide oxygen, food, fruits and wood which is essential for the survival of human beings. Apart from this, forestry has a vast scope as it is also considered as a science of the conservation, management and preservation of our forest resources. In today’s industrial era, when the forest resources are diminishing, an aspirant of forestry has a great demand at the employment front. 

Bachelor of Science in Forestry is a four-year undergraduate program with the total of eight semesters. During the duration of these four years, students are trained to be forest professionals who can work in profuse wildlife and zoological parks, sanctuaries and other forest departments. It is affiliated with HNBGU which is a well-known university that affiliates with many other colleges. The Forestry program teaches students about

  • New plantation techniques
  • Usage of forest resources in a sustainable form
  • Maintaining the old trees or plants
  • Managing the forest and its resources

The aspirants who are inclined towards nature and desire to have a career full of adventure and outdoor activities, B.Sc. forestry would be a perfect fit. In a recent employment research conducted, the employment rate for foresters will go up by 5% from 2019 to 2029.

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Why BFIT?​

BFIT (Baba Farid Institute of Technology) being among the best BSc forestry colleges in India is widely known for its quality education. Our institute is reputed because of its modern teaching methods and imparting knowledge that would be fruitful for the students in their future. BSc in BFIT is affiliated to HNB Garhwal Central University. 

BFIT Group gives special emphasis on field training rather than merely focusing on theoretical command. Students regularly go on forest visits with proper supervision of their professors to get the actual understanding of what lies ahead in their career. Many renowned professors and researchers also come as guest lecturers making the students aware about the current issues pertaining in the forest department.

Bsc Forestry Eligibility

  • The students who have passed 10+2 or senior secondary examination with subjects like Maths/Biology/Agriculture from any recognized board.
  • Minimum percentage required is 45% for GEN/OBC and 40% for ST/SC.

B.Sc Forestry Scope in India

There are ample number of job opportunities for a forestry graduate and the candidate can work as a government employee in the following sectors-

  • Zoological parks- These parks play a vital role when it comes to wildlife conservation. Foresters having an in-depth knowledge about the forest resources including wildlife are considered as an asset to these zoological parks.
  • Wildlife Research Institutes- This Government institute carries out numerous researches on the endangered species, biodiversity, climate change, ecology. Luckily, the headquarters of these institutes is located in Dehradun itself.
  • Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education- This independent organization conducts forestry related research and also impart knowledge based on that.
  • Wildlife department- These departments look after the flora and fauna of a region by protecting the environment and maintaining a friendly habitat to them.
  • Forest Department- These public departments are responsible for the management of some of the richest forests and biodiversity of India. Foresters can also aim to be Forest Inspector to such departments.
  • National parks and sanctuaries- With the purpose of protecting wildlife resources from being extinct, a forestry degree holder can also work at these national parks.
  • Forest Nurseries- Such nurseries provide technical equipment for cultivating trees and promoting afforestation.

In the above mentioned sectors, aspirants can work as a forest department officer. Candidates with the forestry degree are also eligible to give the UPSC exam for posts of The Indian Forest Service.

Forestry undergraduates can also work in the private sectors as-

  • Plantation and Resort Manager- The job profile of a plantation or resort management includes supervising the work for such companies. Some of them are Cargill, Louis Dreyfus Company, etc.
  • Forest products purchasing manager- Some companies where one can work as the purchasing manager of forest products are Rigs Sustainable Solutions Pvt Ltd., Nitijay Agroseeds Pvt Ltd, etc.
  • Lecturer/ Professor- The foresters with this degree can use it as an advantage in giving knowledge to the young aspirants.

Most popular recruiters of forestry candidates are-

  • Century Paper Mill
  • WIMCO Match Industry
  • Star Paper Mills
  • K Corps Limited
  • Ballarpur Industries Limited
  • Orient Paper Mills
  • ITC Bhadrachalam Paper Boards Limited

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BSc Forestry Course Fee

Fee is applicable to applicants admitted on the basis of AIBFEE (B.Sc Forestry).
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B.Sc Forestry Admission Process

Under Graduate Course- admission for BSc forestry in Dehradun is based on the Percentage of the XII standard / AIBFEE Exam / GD-PI.

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