MSc Forestry

Master of Science in Forestry

MSc (Forestry) or Master of Science in Forestry is a Post-Graduate Forestry and Wildlife course. Silviculture, seed technology, agro-forestry, tree physiology, tree genetics, tree breeding, tree tissue culture, forest management, wood science, wildlife, and other fields of research are covered in the Master of Science degree program.

Forestry is the science and art of managing tree resources, including plantations and natural stands. The primary purpose of forestry is to develop and implement systems that allow forests to continue providing environmental supplies and services in a sustainable manner. The College of Forestry offers a two-year curriculum with four semesters that includes chances for specialization in three forestry disciplines: Silviculture and Agroforestry, Tree Physiology and Breeding, and Wildlife Science. And it must be completed within two years.

MSc (Forestry) Eligibility

• Students must have passed their Graduation degrees such as a BSc (Forestry) / BSc (Agriculture) / BSc (Horticulture) / BTech (Horticulture) / BTech (Agricultural Biotechnology) or equivalent qualification from a recogniZed University.
• The candidates should have secured a minimum of 55% aggregate marks or equivalent in their Bachelor's.

MSc (Forestry) Syllabus

Syllabus of Forestry as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

MSc (Forestry) Colleges

• Kumaun University, Uttrakhand
• Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Srinagar
• Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya - JNKVV, Jabalpur
• Tamil Nadu Agricultural University - TNAU, Coimbatore
• Mizoram University, Aizawl

MSc (Forestry) Course Suitability

• Candidates should have a love of the outdoors, a sense of adventure, excellent health, stamina, and physical fitness.
• Patience, scientific temperament, organizing ability, public relations skills, practicality, bravery, and decision-making ability are also required.
• They should be able to work long hours, have a real interest in the preservation of the natural environment and habitat, be curious, and have an intellectual bent of mind.
• They should also be able to acquire skills such as selecting and implementing suitable training/instructional methods and procedures for the scenario while learning or teaching new topics.

How is the MSc (Forestry) Course Beneficial?

• Organizations like the World Wildlife Fund and the Food and Agriculture Organization, among others, are providing a variety of possibilities for experts in this industry.
• They can also work in laboratories or offices in the linked field.
• Forest professionals might find a variety of positions in the timber and plywood production industries.
• They can become foresters, who are in charge of conserving and regenerating forests, safeguarding wildlife habitats, monitoring and battling wildfires, landscape management, and other duties.

MSc (Forestry) Employment Areas

• Agriculture Sector
• Educational Institutes
• Forest Departments
• Forest Research Departments
• National Parks
• Plantation Crop Gardens
• UPSC (Indian Forest Services)

MSc (Forestry) Job Types

• Dendrologist / Entomologist / Ethologist
• Field Investigator
• Forest Range Officer
• Foresters Silvi-culturist
• Sales / Business Development Officer
• Zoo Curator