Ph.D. (Silviculture)Doctor of Philosophy in Silviculture

The Doctor of Philosophy (Silviculture) is a Doctorate Degree Course. The General Educational Eligibility for entering this course is Master Degree in the relevant Branch of Silviculture / Forestry / Agriculture Science / Environment Science / Biological Science. The Course is offered with a Minimum Duration of 3 Years (06 Semester). The Tenure of the Course comprises of Course Work (Theoretical) for 06/12 Months & the Research Activity thereafter. During the Course work, the Advanced Study about the Scientific Principles, Procedures & Techniques, associated with Cultivation of Trees, for Conserving, Managing & Repairing of Forests, and related Resources, is offered. The Research Activity includes the Advancements in Forest Tree Improvement, Wood Technology, Soil & Watershed Management, Soil Erosion & Conservation, Forest Biometry, Forest Surveying, Forest Engineering, Remote Sensing, Geographical Information Systems, Forest Ecology, Biodiversity Conservation, Forest Statistics, Forest Legislations, Soil Fertility, Forest Products, Forest Tree Breeding, Forest Conservation Methods, etc. with variability of the Institution offering the Course.