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Forestry, Soil &
Environmental Science are applied sciences of multidisciplinary in nature
comprising biological principles, quantitative approaches through which
technologies and practices are developed to manage forest and natural
resources. Implicit objective of starting forestry, soil and environmental
science education in India through University system was to bring about
qualitative improvements in education, research and training. It aims to
incorporate issues necessitating the change, growing complexities in these
education, rationale behind the planned transformation, critical components
of curriculum revision, salient aspects of the revitalization and the
modified educational strategies. Conceptually, it focuses on to develop the
persons of academic calibre and attributes in the field of forestry, soil
and environmental science. The contribution of forestry education to the
general well being of people, role of these graduates and need of
appropriate training are being critically-examined worldwide. It is a
commonly shared view that to meet the challenge of the day radical changes
in education and training are needed. In the Indian perspective the
situational need was succinctly summarized as while the technological part
of the has served well in the past, there is widely accepted belief that
these graduates need to develop a perspective of their job relating to the
social needs of the people dependent upon forestry for their sustenance.
Today's forestry students therefore not only needs scientific knowledge and
wider range of technological skills but also more persuasive and problem
solving approach.
Started as a small Department of Agroforestry, at present the School of
Forestry and Environment has six departments with each catering to the needs
of several post graduate and graduate students. In recognition of the impact
of advanced technologies on society, the School strives to engender
socio-economic awareness and promote the use of these technologies for
complex problems. The educational programmes are based on contemporary
theory and practice and to provide a conceptual formulation to those
aspiring for top-level positions and career opportunities. The mission of
School of Forestry and Environment is to develop professionals in the field
of forestry, agroforestry, soil science and environmental science for the
corporate sector as well as for other socio-economic institutions which
serve the people and to foster the progress of the nation.
Laboratory Facilities
The School has excellent laboratory facilities for conducting practical
classes and advance researches for students. School has state-of-the-art
Forestry Lab for conducting practical of forest genetics, stump analysis,
tree seed technology, wood analysis, forest products, tree physiology etc.
School has an environmental science lab with all sophisticated equipments
for conducting practical and advance research works. It has also a soil
science lab for catering the needs of UG and PG students regarding soil
testing, water analysis and plant analysis.
Thrust Research Areas
The high-tech Forest Nursery and Research Centre is established with the
multidisciplinary approaches for the production of planting stock of
different forest, horticultural, medicinal-aromatic and bamboo species.
Agroforestry models and fish ponds have also been established in the nursery
for catering the needs of UG and PG students. Around one lakh plants are
being raised from the nursery in low cost. The major thrust research areas
in Forestry include Standardization of adaptability and economic feasibility
of Agroforestry models, Macropropagation of Bamboo, Wasteland development,
Poplar Improvement, Jatropha curcas propagation and cultivation, Varietal
orchard, Medicinal and Aromatic plants cultivation and conservation, Nursery
Techniques for tree species like teak, poplar, arjun, mahua, shisham,
eucalyptus, subabul etc. Environmental Science Department was created with a
vision to encourage research on drinking water quality analysis, Heavy metal
removal through organic materials, Heavy metals Assessment viz. Lead (Pb),
Cadmium (Cd), Nickel (Ni) in sewage water, Effect of sewage discharge on
soil quality and yield parameters of agricultural crops, Ambient air quality
monitoring study, Noise level monitoring in urban areas. Department of Soil
Science focuses its research on soil fertility, nutrient studies, Integrated
Nutrient Management on agricultural crops (rice, wheat, maize, baby corn,
barley, black gram, green gram, potato, pea, oil seed crops) and fruit
crops.
Technology developed : Bamboo Flute Technology (National Mission on Bamboo
Application of DST has approved this technique and provided a technology
recognition certificate)
Faculty
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