FORESTRY COLLEGES IN NEPAL AND CAREER AFTER STUDY

Forestry Colleges in Nepal and career path
Forests are the lungs of the Earth and covers almost 45% of Nepal’s land area. With the increasing importance of forest conservation, climate resilience and sustainable resource management, the demand for skilled forestry professionals is also rising.

Some of the forestry colleges of Nepal are:

1.Institute of Forestry (IOF)https://iof.edu.np/

It was founded as the Nepal Forestry Institute in 1947 under the department of Forest, Government of Nepal. In 1972, IOF become part of Tribhuwan University and was renamed as “Institute of Forestry”. It is the oldest and prestigious institution for forestry in Nepal.

Campuses:

Pokhara campus

Hetauda campus

Kathmandu campus

AFFILIATED : KAFCOL

ADMISSION:

Bachelor of Science

Master of Science

PH. D.

2. Agriculture and Forestry University (AFU):https://www.afu.edu.np/

AFU is the first state owned and technical university of Nepal, established in accordance with AFU bill enacted by the parliament in 2010.

1.Faculty of Forestry is the main campus to study Forestry Science situated in Hetauda.

2. College of Natural Resource Management, Katari Udayapur is affiliated to AFU. It is currently offering B.Sc. Forestry program with affiliation to AFU. It enrolls 54 students annually.

Programmes offered:

Bachelor in Forestry

Master’s in forestry

3. Far western University (FWU), Tikapur, Kailali

The B.Sc. Forestry program was launched in the year 2080 by Far Western University as a new and innovative program.

COURSES studied in Forestry:

Forest Management

Community Forestry

Eco-Tourism

Protected Area Management

Soil conservation and watershed management

GIS and Remote Sensing

Forest policy and Laws

Agroforestry

ClimaTe Change and REDD+

Forest Mensuration

Silviculture

Forest Engineering…so on.

Career Path after Forestry Education in Nepal:

Ranger,Forest officer (Via loksewa)

Forest Technician

Forest Consultant

Academia and Teaching

NGOs and INGOs

Environment consultants

Forestry education in Nepal is growing, both in quality and reach. Forestry is more than a career- it’s a commitment to the Earth’s Future. If you are passionate about nature, climate, and Conservation enrolling in forestry college could be your first step towards a rewarding journey. Choose wisely, Study deeply, and grow into a guardian of our green world. Our earth needs you.



Graduate students