How to become a Forester

Forestry is the science or practise of planting, managing, conserving and maintaining forests and their associated resources with the aim to meet the goal of human benefit. As we all know that forest is the very important part of an ecosystem. Therefore, forest management is required and is done by foresters (forest professionals). A practitioner of forestry is known as a Forester. A forester is a specialist who is in charge of caring for the forest and its people.

Conserving the woods for future generations while considering that forest riches contribute significantly to the country's economy makes this duty all the more crucial.To preserve and renew the forest cover, wealth, and resources, specially trained individuals are required. This necessitates the use of forestry professionals, forestry management experts, and forest officials. This is a job in which you are expected to work hard for yourself and motivate your colleagues to work hard for the society you have committed to serving by pursuing this vocation.

• Foresters are involved in many activities that include ecological restoration, timber harvesting, and protection of natural resources.
• They develop forest management plans for public and privately-owned forested lands
• Their role exists in choosing sites for new trees.
• They are also involved in the planning and supervising of forestry projects.
• Promote a sustainable economy through renewable forest products.

• To enter this career, individuals must be self-disciplined, patient, punctual, committed, self-confident, and have a burning desire to succeed in their chosen sector.
• As this is not a time-bound profession, it takes a lot of hard effort, endurance, mental alertness, flexibility to follow tight time schedules, and a strong team spirit.
• The Forester is in charge of conserving and regenerating forests, animal habitat protection, wildfire detection and suppression, landscape management, and so on. With time and skill, foresters may advance to handling public relations, writing reports, and budgeting.

An aspiring forester can expect Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 20,000 rupees per months. But this figure keeps on changing from time to time.

The candidates who have passed All India Entrance Exam of ICAR (ICAR AIEEA 2020) are eligible for admission to agricultural Universities that offers forestry courses. The candidates can also apply for state level exam of Jharkhand (JCECE 2020). Various Universities/institutions conduct their own entrance examination for providing admission.
Forest Research Institute University invites application for admission to M.Sc programmes through FRI University Admission Test.
Those holding bachelor’s degree in forestry can apply for the Central government through the Indian Forest Service (IFS) examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission.

• Zoological parks
• Wildlife ranges
• Corporate having their own plantations for timbering
• Wildlife research institutes
• Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) and its affiliated institutes
• Wildlife department
• Forest department
• National parks & sanctuaries
• Forest nurseries
• Educational Institutions
• Seed and Nursery Companies
• Forest Services
• Food Companies
• Land Management Agencies
• Plant Health Inspection Services
• Plant Resources Laboratories
• Biotechnology Firms
• Biological Supply Houses
• Chemical Industry