COURSE OBJECTIVES

The main objectives of the course are to: (a) provide understanding and knowledge on modern concepts in wildlife management, (b) provide an insight into relevant conservation policies and legislation and their enforcement mechanism at Global and Local Level, (c) provide hands on experience and training in use of modern scientific methods, techniques and tools that are required for biodiversity assessment and monitoring of conservation goals, (d) develop understanding of landscape approach to conservation and skills for scientific wildlife management planning, and (e) develop scientific skills for resolving human wildlife conflict including capture, handling, care and management of wild animals.

TARGET GROUP AND SEAT

The Certificate Course is designed for in-service Range Forest Officers/Deputy Range Officers or of equivalent ranks working within wildlife and natural resource management sectors of the Government, NGO's, and private organizations with interests in wildlife conservation and management.

The seats are limited to thirty (30) and allotment would be done on first cum first serve basis.

ELIGIBILITY

The course is meant for in-service Officers of the rank of Range Forest Officers/ Deputy Range Officers or officers of equivalent rank having minimum of Higher Secondary (12th) standard, and basic course in forestry. Universities/colleges having forestry or wildlife as a subject at undergraduate/ postgraduate level may also nominate interested faculty for the course.

Foreign candidates with equivalent forestry/environmental science background and field experience can also be admitted in the course. They should preferably have adequate knowledge of English language.

Both Indian and Foreign candidates should preferably be below 35 years of age and not more than 45 years on November 1, 2025. They should be fit to withstand the arduous outdoor training programme