6. VARIOUS SUBJECTS UNDER FORESTRY EDUCATION
• Forest & Wildlife Management
• Anthropology
• Botany
• Entomology
• Herpetology
• Ichthyology
• Invertebrate Zoology & Geology
• Ornithology and Mammalogy
6.1 ANTHROPOLOGY
Anthropology is the scientific study of humans and human behavior and societies in the past and present.
anthropologists or Archaeologist
a) Scope, Job Opportunities
• Research jobs are available in organizations like Archaeological Survey of India
• international organizations like UNESCO or UNICEF
• ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research), WHO (World Health Organization)
• Socio-cultural anthropologists
• Teaching, Researcher
• Working in museums
• Diversity Officer
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6.2 BOTANY
Botany, also called plant science(s), plant biology or phytology, is the science of plant life and a branch of biology. A botanist, plant scientist or phytologist is a scientist who specialises in this field.
Career in Botany might just be one of the most preferred careers in India.
a) Botany courses
• Bachelor of Science in Botany
• Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Botany
• Master of Science in Botany
• Master of Science in Botany and Forestry
• Master of Science in Applied Botany
• Master of Science in Herbal Science
• Master of Science in Herbal Science
• Post Graduate Diploma in Plant Biodiversity
b) Subjects
• Cytology, Genetics, Lichenology, Economic botany
• Palynology, Palaeobotany, Bryology, Ethnobotany
• Phycology, Phytochemistry, Forestry, Plant morphology
• Phytopathology, Plant anatomy, Plant physiology, Plant genetics
• Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant ecology, Plant systematics
c) Scope, Job Opportunities
Plant explorer, Conservationist, Ecologist, Environment consultant, Horticulturist, Plant biochemist, Molecular biologist
• Chemical Industry, Food Companies, Arboretum
• Forest Services, Biotechnology Firms, Oil Industry
• Land Management Agencies, Seed and Nursery Companies
• Plant Health Inspection Services, National Parks
• Biological Supply Houses, Plant Resources Laboratory, Educational Institutions
6.3 ENTOMOLOGY
Entomology is a special branch of zoology that deals with studying of insects these studies are helpful in sustainable food production, prevents the outbreaks of insect cause diseases.
Professional entomologists, Medical or Public Health Entomologists, Forensic Entomologists, Agricultural entomologists, Forest entomologist, Commercial entomologists, Survey entomologist, Research entomologists
a) Scope, Job Opportunities
• work under Indian organizations like, Indian Institute of Horticultural Research
• Forest Research Institute, Dehra Dun, Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE)
• Institute of Social Forestry and Eco-rehabilitation, Allahabad, Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun.
• State Agriculture Departments, Departments of Natural Resources
• State, County, and City Departments of Health
• work for industries like agriculture, food, forestry, health, Forensic labs, fertilizer companies, veterinary medicine
• work for organic farming institutions, Medical or Public Health
• Crop Consultants, Urban Pest Control
• work in Zoos, Botanical Gardens, Butterfly Houses
6.4 HERPETOLOGY
Contains study of the biology of, with emphasis on behavior, biochemistry, conservation, ecology, evolution, morphology, physiology, and systematics.
Herpetologists
a) Scope, Job Opportunities
• University professors or researchers
• Museums scientists or curator
• Zoos and Wildlife Management
6.5 ICHTHYOLOGY
Ichthyology is the science of animals that deals with fish. This field includes the study of fish growth, development, structure, characteristics, classification, geographical distribution, and the relationship of fish to their environment.
a) Scope, Job Opportunities
• Ichthyologists may work for aquarium
• Universities, museums
• Private companies and government agencies.
6.6 ZOOLOGY & GEOLOGY
Zoology is that branch of science which deals with the study of the animal kingdom. The branch deals with the structure, embryology, evolution, classification, habits, and distribution of all animals, both living and extinct.
Animal Behaviorists, Animal breeders, Animal Trainers, Animal Caretakers, Animal and Wildlife Educators, Animal rehabilitator, Conservationists, Documentary Maker, Forensic Experts, Lab Technicians, Researcher, Wildlife Biologists, Veterinarian, Zoo keeper, Zoo Curator,
a) Scope, Job Opportunities
• work for Channels like National Geographic, Animal Planet, Discovery Channel
• research and documentaries, zoos, wildlife services, botanical gardens
• conservation organizations, national parks, nature reserves, universities
• laboratories, aquariums, animal clinics, fisheries and aquaculture, museums
• research, pharmaceutical Companies, veterinary hospitals
6.7 ORNITHOLOGY
Ornithology is a branch of zoology that concerns the study of the bird physiology, bird anatomy, patterns of bird migration, bird ecology and come up with ways to save birds.
6.8 MAMMALOGY
Mammalogist. A mammalogist studies and observes mammals. In studying mammals, they can observe their habitats, contributions to the ecosystem, their interactions, and the anatomy and physiology.
7. SITE STUDY
Study and research about the rich biodiversity of Mumbai which needs to known by the local residents and officials of Mumbai through a detailed study about the subject carefully, because of the serious impacts of the loss of biodiversity, and there are hardly any research institutes in Mumbai which caters to biodiversity and ecologies and studies the same through an institutional system together.
Hence a proper system which makes awareness and changes at an institutional level is important and hence the site located is in one of the zone which comes under the rich biodiverse zone of Mumbai i:e adjoining to Aarey, Powai and Tulsi forest (SGNP). The site surrounding includes a river (Mithi river) lakes (Vihar & powai lake)urban forest (Aarey colony) which makes it a proper institutional place for learning in which the wilderness area and learning space are in close proximity with each other,
Climatic Analysis
Wind Direction In Mumbai
Summer - NW
Winter - SW
Monsoon - SW
Flora and fauna around the site
Birds
Mammals
Insects
Reptiles and Amphibians
