The responsibility to safeguard of the forest from illegal invasion mainly vests with Forest manager. They are also responsible for the management of woodlands.

Forest manager conserve the forest for timber production, recreation, and so on. Through maintaining the resources of the forest, they can better protect the biodiversity, commercial interests, and public access. These employees are responsible for providing advice for woodland owners on selecting high advanced tree species. They also encourage the growth, harvesting and marketing of forest resources such as timber. Forest manager also involve in budget preparation and financial forecast of economic activities related to conservation and maintenance of forest resources.

Qualifying Exam

To become a forest manager, the aspirant should possess master’s degree in forestry. The courses such as M.Sc in forestry are considered as basic qualification to get employed as forest manager. The postgraduate diploma course in forest management also helps an individual to obtain job as a forest manager. Such courses are offered through Indian Institute of Forest Management in India. Selection of employees to the forest department of government is done through competitive exams conducted by SSC, UPSC and so on.

Who are eligible to apply?

Those who possess bachelor of agricultural technology in forestry can also apply for the post of forest manager. The students who have completed HSC in science can apply to bachelor of agricultural technology in forestry. Candidates with Master of Science in Forestry can also apply for similar job profile. Those who have completed Bachelor of Science in forestry can undergo master’s course in the same. These professionals are promoted to senior profiles as they gain experience in the related profession.

Key points in the process

• Pursue B. Sc in forestry from any of the reputed institutes offering forestry courses in India. After completing this, aspirants have to undergo master’s course in the same.
• On the other hand, undergo postgraduate diploma course in forestry.
• Alternatively, pursue bachelor of agricultural technology in forestry
• Undertake competitive test and successfully clear the same to work as forest manager under Forest department in government.

Skills required for a Forest Manager

The candidate must be physically fit as they have to meet up with the challenges that arise as part of the profession. The aspirant should also have organizational and analytical skills. He must be versatile to work with team in the organization. These professionals should possess a pro-active approach in problem solving and in forecasting.  All these skills help them in proper maintenance and conservation of forest resources.