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FORESTERS


Foresters are crucial in land management, conservation, and restoration. They plan and assist with forestry projects such as tree planting, wildlife habitat monitoring and conservation and forest fire suppression to name a few.




FORESTERS
CAREER AS A FORESTER


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Who is a Forester?

A forester is someone who works in the field of forestry, which is defined as “the science, art, and profession of managing forests.” Foresters work on a variety of projects, including ecological restoration and protected area management.

What are the different career/profession/job options available in Forestry?

  • Harvesting forester

  • Lumberjack

  • arboricultural consultant

  • tree surgeon

  • Forest officer

  • forest ranger

  • woodland officer

  • woodland manager

  • Arborist

  • forest manager

  • Silviculturist

  • forest farmer

What is the scope of Forestry in India?

B.Sc. Forestry graduates will find plenty of work prospects in the Indian Government's Forest Department. Thus the scope of forestry is very good in India by providing many opportunities and giving good salary and benefits.

Types of Forestry

  • ​​Environmental supervisors

  • Forestry technologists

  • Heavy equipment operators (logging, sawmill and pulp mill)

  • Logging truck drivers

  • Material handlers

  • Silviculturists (forest managers)

How many years will be required to study Forestry?

4 years in undergraduate level plus 1-2 years on master’s and additional 1-2 years in specialisation.

What is the basic qualification needed for Forestry?

  • UG Level: Candidates must pass Class 12 in the Science stream with at least a 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

  • PG Level: Candidates must have completed a bachelor's degree in forestry or a related field with a minimum of 50% cumulative or comparable CGPA.

What are the top universities in India to study Forestry?

  1. TNAU - Tamil Nadu Agricultural UniversityCoimbatore

  2. Doon Institute of Medical Sciences (DIMS)Dehradun

  3. Roorkee College of EngineeringRoorkee

  4. Jawaharlal Nehru UniversityMehrauli, Delhi

  5. College of forestry, SirsiSirsi

  6. Doon Business SchoolDehradun

  7. College of Forestry, Ponnampet, Karnataka

What are the top 10 universities abroad to study Forestry?

  1. Bangor University

  2. Michigan Technological University

  3. Northern Arizona University

  4. University of Florida

  5. University of New Brunswick

  6. Humboldt State University (California State University, CSU)

  7. Yale University

  8. University of Washington

  9. University of Canterbury

  10. Australian National University

What are the entrance Exams for Forestry?

ICAR AIEEA, GSAT, OUAT, KCET, etc are some of the entrance exams for admission to BSc Forestry.

What skills are required to be a Forester?

You'll need good management skills, including the ability to plan, organise, and make choices, to become a forester. Communication skills are required to guide personnel and establish positive connections with landowners, local governments, and the general public. To produce reports, you'll need to have good writing skills.

Which type of personality is best for a Forester?

Conscientiousness and openness are the top personality traits of foresters. Foresters have a high level of conscientiousness, which implies they are systematic, dependable, and plan ahead of time.

What are the pros & cons of working in Forestry?

Pros-

  • Foresters don’t have to work in an office job

  • You don’t have to work on weekends or holidays

  • Foresters often have a standard workweek

  • Good work-life balance of foresters

  • Decent job security

Cons-

  • Risk of accidents

  • Foresters will not get rich

  • You may get bored after a while

  • Foresters are mainly needed in rural areas

  • You have to work under extreme weather conditions


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