Preserving Nature, Conserving Biodiversity, Building a Sustainable Future

The Department of Forestry and Wildlife is dedicated to developing competent professionals committed to the conservation and sustainable management of forests, wildlife, and natural ecosystems. The department provides a comprehensive education that combines scientific knowledge, practical field experience, environmental awareness, and modern conservation practices to prepare students for the challenges of biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.

Our curriculum integrates classroom learning with field surveys, biodiversity assessments, forest ecosystem studies, wildlife management, GIS and remote sensing applications, environmental impact assessment, and conservation research. Students gain valuable hands-on experience through field visits, nature camps, ecological studies, workshops, seminars, and community-based conservation initiatives.

Guided by experienced faculty members, students develop critical thinking, research aptitude, leadership qualities, and environmental ethics while contributing to the protection of natural resources and ecological balance. The department encourages innovation, interdisciplinary research, and active participation in national and international conservation programs.

Why Choose the Department?

• Experienced and dedicated faculty members

• Industry-relevant and research-oriented curriculum

• Extensive fieldwork and practical learning opportunities

• Exposure to GIS, Remote Sensing, and modern conservation tools

• Environmental awareness and community outreach programmes

• Opportunities for internships, research projects, and skill development

• Focus on biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable resource management

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Department of Forestry and Wildlife have excellent career prospects in government, private, research, and international organizations. The increasing global focus on climate change, biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration, and sustainable development has created significant demand for qualified forestry and wildlife professionals.

Students can pursue careers as:

• Forest Officer

• Wildlife Officer

• Wildlife Biologist

• Forest Range Officer

• Environmental Consultant

• Ecologist

• Biodiversity Conservation Officer

• Forestry Research Scientist

• GIS and Remote Sensing Specialist

• Natural Resource Manager

• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Expert

• Conservation Project Coordinator

• Ecotourism Manager

• Sustainability Officer

• Environmental Educator

• NGO and International Conservation Professional

Graduates may find employment in State Forest Departments, Wildlife Departments, National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Botanical Gardens, Zoological Parks, Forest Research Institutes, Environmental Consultancy Firms, NGOs, Eco-development Projects, Universities, Research Institutions, and international organizations working in environmental conservation and sustainable development.

The department also provides a strong academic foundation for higher education, including postgraduate studies, research programmes, and competitive examinations in forestry, wildlife sciences, environmental science, and allied disciplines.