The Diploma in Forestry prepares students for technical roles in forest management and community forestry support. The program follows the CTEVT syllabus and focuses on nursery work, plantation, mensuration, and community engagement aligned with local contexts in Karnali and beyond.
Duration: Three years with progressive coursework and field practice
Seats: 40 (as approved)
Affiliation: CTEVT
Learning mode: Theory, lab, nursery tasks, plot measurements, and tours
Facilities: Forestry tools, basic GIS exposure, library, and reporting formats
Key study areas include:
Silviculture and Dendrology: species identification, regeneration, thinning, and pruning
Forest Mensuration: diameter, height, volume, and sampling basics
Forest Ecology and Soil Science at introductory depth
Forest Protection and Fire Awareness
Community Forestry and Social Dynamics: user groups, facilitation basics, conflict sensitivity
Nursery and Plantation: seed handling, potting, grafting basics, plantation layout
Watershed and Soil Conservation basics
Surveying and Mapping: field notes, GPS basics, elementary GIS exposure as per syllabus
Forest Policy and Introductory Law
Practical logs, field camps, and report writing
Produce technicians who can support community forestry and local projects
Build capacity in nursery operations, plantation care, and plot measurements
Encourage accurate field data, simple analysis, and report clarity
Improve awareness of local ecology and sustainable use
Graduates can serve community forests, local government units, nurseries, plantations, and conservation projects. With experience and further study, roles can expand to planning and specialized services.
Identify common species and describe key traits
Plan small-scale nursery tasks and plantation routines
Carry out plot measurements and draft simple maps with guidance
Prepare field reports with tables, sketches, and photos
Interact with user groups in a respectful, process-driven manner
Nursery layout, pot filling, and seed treatment
Plot demarcation, compass use, and GPS logging
Data sheets for mensuration and growth checks
Fire line planning at basic level and protection notes
Community facilitation role-plays and meeting minutes
Classroom instruction is paired with field days, nursery shifts, and measurement exercises. Students maintain field notebooks, prepare reports, and present findings. Safety, teamwork, and tool care are part of assessment.
SEE or equivalent with subject criteria as per CTEVT notice for Forestry
Entrance and merit listing as per official schedules
Document submission at the institute within stated dates
Forestry technician roles in community and municipal projects
Nursery and plantation sections in public or private initiatives
Field assistant roles in conservation and watershed projects
Pathway to higher study in forestry and environmental fields
Scholarships follow CTEVT categories and institutional rules. Notices specify quotas, required documents, and publication dates.
The course connects theory with field practice in a worklike routine. Students learn practical steps they can apply in nurseries, plantations, and community settings.
The Diploma in Forestry trains learners for responsible work in local resource management. With measured field exposure and clear reporting habits, graduates can contribute to sustainable forestry efforts and pursue further study.
