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Sir,
i want to know that what are the options in the field of forest research.
also about the work and salary.

Forester takes care of forest resources by protecting them from fire, pests, disease, encroachment and indiscriminate felling of trees .

Career Options

They can work as a

Forester: The forester is responsible for protecting and regenerating forests, protecting wildlife habitats, checking for and fighting wild fires, landscape management and so on.

Dendrologists: Their work involves research on the history, life span, measuring, grading, classifying the varieties of trees, and studying ways and means of tree improvement through aforestation etc.

Ethnologists: An ethnologist studies and analyses the evolution, behavior, biological functions etc. of an organism in its natural environment. Ethnologists design healthy habitats for animals in zoos, aquariums, and laboratories and also study animal behavior.

Entomologists: Entomologists specialize in the study and control of diseases caused by insects and pests.

Silviculturists: Silviculture is an aspect of Forestry that refers to the growth of plantations that yield periodic harvests.

Forest Range Officers: Forest range officers take care of public forests, sanctuaries, botanical gardens etc. They have conservators, loggers and other junior personnel working with them.

Zoo curators: They are responsible for animal welfare in the zoos and also undertake conservation programs. Zoo curator plays a role in the administration of zoo functions and captive breeding programs.

Other than career options mentioned above forestry specialists from India are finding jobs abroad as wildlife consultants for esteemed organizations. The most important of these being the World Wildlife Fund(WWF). Many organizations are hiring Indian personnel for working in countries like Kampuchea, Vietnam, South Africa, and other such countries.
Courses in Forestry and Forest Services are:

B.Sc Forestry
M.Sc Forestry
B.Sc Wildlife
M.Sc Wildlife
M.Sc Wood Science & Tech.

In the government sector, the starting salary is per government pay scales:

Junior scale Rs 8000 to Rs 13500
After 4 years Rs 10000to Rs 15200
Junior Administrative Grade Rs 12000 to Rs 16050
Selection Grade Rs 14300 to Rs 18300
Conservator of forests Rs 16400 to Rs 20000
Chief Conservator of forests Rs 18400 to Rs 22400
Principal Conservator of forests Rs 22400 to Rs 24500
Inspector General Rs 26000

Indian Forests Service officials are also entitled to accommodation, official vehicle, telephone and other government allowances. Those with qualification in forest management find jobs with multinationals, Indian firms, NGOs can expect to get a salary of Rs12000 to Rs16000 per month.