Forester
If you like greenery and you are concerned about the environment and its natural resources and wishes to be a part of the forest development, then forestry is the right career for you. To be a forester is a job of responsibility, so your commitment to your passion is equally important.
Some Prominent Names
Chandi Prasad Bhatt, Sunderlal Bahuguna, Panduranga Hegde, Prerna Singh Bindra.
INSTITUTES
College of Forestry
Akola
www.pdkv.ac.in
College of Horticulture and Forestry
Pasighat
www.chfcau.org.in
Forest College and Research Institute
Coimbatore
www.tnau.ac.in
Himgiri Zee University
Dehradun
www.himgirizeeuniversity.edu.in
Course details, duration and Fee
A forester is required to take care of forest resources and protect it from fire, encroachments and illegal felling of trees. A course in forestry, prepares you to tackle these situations and hence physical fitness is also important. To be eligible for Forestry course, 10+2 in science subjects is a must.
(Eligibility – 10+2 with PCB)
Duration
6 month to 4 years
Fee
Rs.5,000 to Rs.300,000
Job Profile
Forest Ranger, Forest officer, Forest Conservator, Forest investigator, Researcher, Environmentalist.
Employers
Forest Department, Wild Life Department, Food and Agricultural offices, National Park and Sanctuaries, Forest Nursery, Timber and plywood manufacturing firms, Research and Development organisations.
Expected Salary
Rs.15,000/- to Rs.50,000/-
Expected Salary
Rs.10,000 to Rs.15,000 for instructors