Overview

Forests form part of the vital natural resources of a country. Not only are they the natural habitat of wildlife, but they also enhance the quality of the environment. Moreover, forests yield firewood, timber, fodder, industrial raw materials and other minor produce, and contribute significantly to
economic development. 

Specially trained personnel are therefore needed to maintain and regenerate the forest cover, forest wealth and resources. This involves the services of forestry specialists, forestry management experts and forest officers. In the remote areas of the country, where a sizeable proportion of the population depends on the forests, directly or indirectly, for raw material, employment and other daily needs, forestry is the main source of employment. 

In these areas, appropriate steps are taken towards energy conservation and proper utilization of wastelands, and goods and services are also produced.