Certificate in Participatory Forest Management (CPFM)

C.P.F.M. or Certificate in Participatory Forest Management is a12th standard forest and wildlife certificate course.  Participatory Forest Management means promoting the participation of rural communities in the management and utilization of natural forests and woodlands through some form of Participatory Forest Management (PFM). The inclusion of communities in the management of state-owned or formerly state-owned forest resources has become increasingly common in India. The duration of this course is six months and it may also be offered by some institutes on a part-time basis.

Certificate in Participatory Forest Management (CPFM) Eligibility

• Successful candidates in 10+2 examination or Candidates having 2 years of experience in natural resource management are eligible.

Certificate in Participatory Forest Management (CPFM) Syllabus

The below-given syllabus is offered by various Colleges and Universities.

Certificate in Participatory Forest Management (CPFM) Colleges

• Indira Gandhi National Open University - IGNOU, Delhi
• Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad

C.P.F.M. Course Suitability

• Applicants think positive of keeping our nature safe and protected for the coming generations and want to maintain natural balance vis-a-vis human beings. 
• Students belong to the agrarian families can go for it as they are already known about many facts of protecting nature and forest. 
• Candidates should also possess survival skills such as building a shelter, starting a safe fire, foraging for non-poisonous foods, evading dangerous wildlife, and night time orientation.

How is Certificate in Participatory Forest Management Course Beneficial?

• This certificate course spreads information among the mass and students about making the environment strong, efficient and responsible to the people. 
• Applicants can for various forests protecting and maintaining jobs both in the private and government sectors. 
• They can also go for further higher studies after its completion.

Certificate in Participatory Forest Management Employment Areas

• Educational Institutes
• Indian Forest Services (UPSC)
• Agriculture Sector
• Disaster Management Centres
• National Parks 

Certificate in Participatory Forest Management Course Job Types

• Forest Project Manager
• Chemicals & Natural Resource Analyst
• Manager Executive
• Disaster Management Consultant
• Environment & Forest Manager