Welcome to the College of Forestry

As the Dean, I am honored to be part of a College committed to sustainable practices, ground-breaking research, and transformative education in forestry and natural resources. College of Forestry is an academic institution that explores the knowledge of forest ecosystem, facilitates the development of innovative technologies for environmental conservation and acquaints the learners with the inter-weaving connection between forests, water bodies, wildlife and human communities.

College of Forestry, Ponnampet is one of the branches of University of Agricultural Sciences, Mandya, a University acclaimed for its holistic education par excellence. The college is ranked with A++ grade; and has been recognised as one of the top 5 forestry colleges among the 21 forestry colleges in India by Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), Dehradun. The college is also approved by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in New Delhi.

The Department of Forestry, College of Agriculture, GKVK, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, introduced the Bachelors programme in Forestry (B.Sc. Forestry) in 1985. It was then moved to Ponnampet, Kodagu, and upgraded to the college level in 1995. In 2013, College of Forestry was affiliated with University of Agriculture and Horticultural University, Shivamogga. Since 2025, the college is associated with University of Agricultural Sciences, Mandya. This Institution of Excellence has been serving for more than two and a half decades for the cause of Forestry Education, Research and Extension. The College provides conducive environment and necessary infrastructure for the delivery of high-quality instruction and promotion of research in sustainable natural resource management

The faculty members of our College dedicate their service to promote innovative sustainable practices thereby joining hands in the conservation of forests and natural resources. Students gain hands-on experience, engage in community reach-out activities, participate in research and arrive at meaningful solutions to the environmental challenges, human-wildlife conflict and various other issues.

Our programs and courses are designed not only to equip students with technical skills but also to foster critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and a profound respect for the environment. The academic tenure at our college is constructively planned and utilized to create forest professionals who would shoulder the responsibility of conserving forests and ensure ecological balance. Our students are prepared to be pioneers in sustainable land management, biodiversity conservation, and resource resilience.

I invite you to explore our college, meet our dedicated faculty, and discover the impact we are making in forestry, wildlife conservation, and beyond. Together, we are striving to create a sustainable future, one rooted in knowledge, innovation, and a deep commitment to our natural world.