Department of Forest Resource Management (Earlier Department of Natural Resource Management)
Description of the Department:
The Department of Natural Resource Management was established in the year 2009.
During this period M.Sc. (Forestry) in Forest Watershed Management was started with the recommendation of 4th Dean’s Committee.
Later, in the year 2015-16, the M.Sc. (Forestry) in Natural Resource Management (NRM) was started with the approval of UAS Dharwad.
During 2017-18, approval was obtained by the university to start Ph.D. programme in NRM and the first batch of student were admitted during 2018-19.
During 2022-23, nomenclature approval was obtained by the university to rename NRM to Forest Resource Management (FRM) department and subsequently, course numbers are also renamed.
PG Programmes in the Department
1
M.Sc.Forestry
Since – 2005
2
Ph.D
Since – 2015
Students admitted in last five years
Sl. No.
Course No.
2021-22
2022-23
2023-24
2024-25
2025-26
1
M.Sc.
06
05
03
07
04
2
Ph.D.
–
–
01
02
–
Faculty
Name : Dr. S. S. Inamati, M.Sc. (For.), Ph.D (For.)
Designation : Professor and Head
Employee No : 12811
Tel/Mobile No: 9844509752
Email ID : inamatiss@gmail.com / inamatiss@uasd.in
Specialization : Forestry
Area of interest: Ecosystem service Evaluation, Vegetation studies, Forest Tree measurement
Superannuation : 2039
Name : Dr. Jagadeesh M. R., M.Sc. (Forestry) Ph.D
Designation : Assistant Professor
Employee No : 13591
Mobile No : 9900457081
Email ID : jagadeeshmr@uasd.in
Specialization : Forestry
Area of interest: Forest Resource Management, Biodiversity conservation and Management, Agroforesrty, Restoration, landscape ecology and conservation of forest
Superannuation : 2042
Supporting Staff:
Sl No
Name
Designation
1
Smt.Suma Malali
Messenger
2
Smt.Renuka Bairanannavar
Group D Employee
B.Sc. Forestry (Hons.) Courses:
Sl. No.
Year and semester
Course Code
Course Title
Credit Hrs.
1
I B.Sc. I sem
FRM 6101
Introduction to Forest Resources
3 (2+1)
2
I B.Sc. I sem
AEX 6132
Communication Skills
2 (1+1)
3
I B.Sc. II sem
FRM 6102
Forest Measurements and Inventory
3 (2+1)
4
I B.Sc. II sem
AEC 6211
Entrepreneurship Development and Management
3 (2+1)
5
I B.Sc. II sem
AEX 6131
Personality Development
2 (1+1)
6
II B.Sc. I sem
FRM 6201
Forest Soil and Nutrient Management
2 (1+1)
7
II B.Sc. I sem
FRM 6202
Forest Survey and Engineering
2 (1+1)
8
II B.Sc. II sem
FRM 6203
Forest Policy and Legislation
2 (2+0)
9
II B.Sc. II sem
AEC 6311
Agricultural Marketing and Trade
3 (2+1)
10
II B.Sc. II sem
AST6221
Agricultural Informatics and Artificial Intelligence
3 (2+1)
11
III B.Sc. I sem
FRM 6301
Forest Resource Management
2 (1+1)
12
III B.Sc. Isem
FRM 6302
Forest Economics and Marketing
2 (1+1)
13
III B.Sc. I sem
FRM 6303
Forest Tribology, Ethno-medicine and Extension
3 (2+1)
14
III B.Sc. IIsem
FRM 6304
Watershed Planning and Management
2 (1+1)
15
III B.Sc. II sem
FRM 6305
Remote Sensing and GIS
2 (1+1)
16
III B.Sc. IIsem
FRM 6306
Forest Business Management
2 (1+1)
Total
38 (23+15)
Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC)
17
II B.Sc. I sem
FRM 6241
SEC-5 Bio Resources Assessment
2 (0+2)
Total
2 (0+2)
Elective courses
18
IV B.Sc. I sem
FRM 6451
Research Methodology Forest Resource Management
4 (2+2)
19
IV B.Sc. I sem
FRM 6452
Joint Forest Planning and Management
4 (2+2)
20
IV B.Sc. I sem
FRM 6453
Plantation and Climate Change
4 (2+2)
21
IV B.Sc. I sem
FRM 6454
Urban Ecology and Environment
4 (2+2)
22
IV B.Sc. I sem
FRM 6455
Ecosystem Services and Valuation of Forest Resources
4 (2+2)
Total
20 (10+10)
23
IV B.Sc. II sem
SRP 6461
Student Ready Programme (FRM)
5 (0+5)
Total Credits
65 (33+32)
M.Sc. Forestry Courses
Course Code
Course Title
Credit Hrs.
I. Major courses
20
FRM 501*
Forest Biometry and Management
2+1
FRM 502
Ecology and Management of Forest Soils
2+1
FRM 503*
Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System in Natural Resource Management
2+1
FRM 504
Land Use Planning and Watershed Management
2+1
FRM 505*
Forest Resource Economics
1+1
FRM 506*
Forest Ecosystem Services and Valuation
2+1
FRM 507
Environmental Impact Assessment and Auditing
1+1
FRM 508*
Forest Policy, Law and International Conventions
2+0
FRM 509
Global Climate Change Impact, Mitigation and Adaptation
2+0
FRM 510*
Participatory Approach in Forest Resource Management
1+1
FRM 511
Management of Tree Insect-Pests and Diseases
2+1
FRM 512
Forest Ecology, Biodiversity and Management
2+1
(Minimum 20 credits from above courses including *marked Courses)
II. Supporting Courses
06
FOR 511*
General Statistical Methods and Computer Applications
2 + 1
STAT 511
Experimental Designs
2 + 1
III. Minor courses
08
The minor courses are decided by the chairman and advisory Committee of the student based on the subjects closely Related to his/her major subject and research problem
IV. Common Courses:
05
V. Master’s Comprehensive Examination: FRM 595
02
VI. Master’s Seminar: FRM 591
02
VII. Master’s Research: FRM 599
27
Total Credits :
70
Ph.D. Courses
Course Code
Course Title
Credit Hrs.
I. Major courses:
12
FRM 601*
Forest Management
2+1
FRM 602
Forest Economic Analysis
2+1
FRM 603
Climate Change and Forestry
1+1
FRM 604
Geo-informatics in Natural Resource Management
2+1
FRM 605*
Environment Impact Analysis and Assessment
2+1
FRM 606
Forest Soil Management
2+1
FRM 607
Environmental Modelling and Biostatistics
2+0
FRM 608
Approaches in Forest Resource Management
1+1
FRM 609
Forest Hydrology and Watershed Management
2+1
FRM 610
Operational Research in Forest Management
1+1
(Minimum 12credits from above courses including *marked Courses)
II. Supporting Courses:
05
FOR 610*
Research Methodology in Forestry
2+1
FOR 611
Research and Publication Ethics
1+1
III. Minor courses:
06
The minor courses are decided by the chairman and advisory Committee of the student based on the subjects closely Related to his/her major subject and research problem
IV. Common course:
05
V. Doctoral Comprehensive Examination: FRM 695
03
VI. Doctoral Seminar: FRM 691
03
VII. Doctoral Research: FRM 699
66
Total Credits :
100
Major Projects completed (Last five years):
Name of the funding Agency
Title of the Project
Worked As
Period
Grants (Rs.)
ISRO, Ahmadabad
Establishment of long term one hectare inventory plots and biomass estimation from LiDAR in Yellapur division of Uttar Kannada district
P.I.
2021-2023
10.00 lakh
PI –Dr. A G Koppad
Technologies Developed: (Last Five Years)
Sl. No.
Technology
Year
Name of the Scientists & team members involved
1
The study developed an effective moisture conservation and nutrient management strategy for young rubber plantations. Integration of ring basin with FYM @ 10 kg tree-1 + NPK @ 150:150:75 g tree-1 improved soil moisture, nutrient availability and early plant growth under rainfed conditions.
2021
Risha Parvathi K Dr. K. Manjappa
2
The study standardized super absorbent polymer (SAP) application and watering schedule for Swietenia mahagoni seedlings. Application of 4 g SAP per seedling with optimum irrigation improved soil moisture, seedling growth and water-use efficiency.
2022
Satyanidhi S Dr. K. Manjappa
3
The study developed a scientific assessment protocol to evaluate the impact of forest fire on soil properties and tree regeneration. The findings support fire management and restoration planning in different forest ecosystems.
2022
Raji J Mohan Dr. Gopal V. Dasar
4
The study generated biomass and carbon stock assessment models for different forest types and canopy density classes. The information provides a scientific basis for carbon accounting and sustainable forest management.
2022
Shivakumar P S Dr. Gopal V. Dasar
5
The study developed remote sensing-based regression models using Sentinel-1 SAR and Sentinel-2 optical data for aboveground biomass estimation. The technology enables rapid biomass and carbon stock assessment with high classification accuracy.
2022
Suma R Dr. A. G. Koppad
6
The study developed SAR- and optical remote sensing-based models for estimating aboveground biomass in moist deciduous forests. The models facilitate reliable biomass mapping and carbon stock estimation for forest resource management.
2022
Murali K V Dr. A. G. Koppad
7
The study developed a remote sensing-based methodology for forest classification and biomass estimation using optical (LISS-IV) and SAR (ALOS-PALSAR2 and Sentinel-1A) data. Multi Linear Regression (MLR) models were developed for biomass prediction and the integration of optical and SAR data provides a rapid and reliable tool for forest biomass assessment, carbon stock estimation and sustainable forest management.
2022
Pallavi P. Banavasi Dr. A. G. Koppad
8
The study developed a GIS and remote sensing-based methodology for long-term forest cover change detection and above-ground biomass estimation. Integration of Landsat imagery, NDVI and regression models provides a rapid tool for forest monitoring and carbon stock assessment.
2023
Rakesh H. N. Dr. Girish B. Shahapurmath
9
The study developed a scientific protocol for assessing diversity, regeneration and conservation status of NTFP species. The findings support sustainable harvesting, biodiversity conservation and management of economically important NTFP resources.
2023
Anjan Kumar R. Dr. Girish B. Shahapurmath
10
The study developed geospatial models integrating remote sensing and field observations for forest cover change detection and above-ground biomass estimation. The technology enables spatial biomass mapping and supports forest carbon monitoring and management.
2023
Dinesh C. V. Dr. Girish B. Shahapurmath
11
The study developed a field-based methodology for estimating annual biomass increment and carbon sequestration across different forest types. The information serves as a scientific basis for forest productivity assessment and carbon accounting.
2023
Rachana Dr. A. G. Koppad
12
The study developed an airborne LiDAR-based approach for accurate estimation of above-ground carbon stock. Integration of LiDAR point cloud data with field inventory enables rapid, reliable carbon mapping for climate change mitigation and forest management.
2023
Paul Borang Dr. A. G. Koppad
13
The study developed a remote sensing and GIS-based methodology for assessing forest biomass, land use/land cover changes and forest degradation. Integration of Sentinel-2 satellite data with Google Earth Engine enabled efficient monitoring of biomass loss, carbon stock changes and forest degradation, providing a scientific decision-support tool for sustainable forest management and conservation planning.
2024
Gowri B Gowda Dr. A. G. Koppad
14
The study developed a scientific protocol for assessing the distribution, regeneration status and utilization pattern of Zanthoxylum rhetsa in natural forests. The findings provide baseline information for species conservation, sustainable utilization and biodiversity management of this economically and medicinally important NTFP species.
2025
Nayana R. Dr. Girish B. Shahapurmath
15
The study developed a scientific framework for evaluating Cultural Ecosystem Services (CES) to support sustainable ecotourism management, visitor management and conservation planning in the Western Ghats
2025
Dr. Girish B. Shahapurmath
Awards/Recognitions
Sl. No.
Name
Institute
Award
Year
1
Dr. S. S. Inamati
Agricultural and Environmental Technology Development Society, U.S. Nagar, Uttarakhand
Eminent Scientist award -2019 in International conference “Global perspective in Agriculture and applied sciences for food and environmental security (GAAFES-2019)”December 1-2, 2019 Kumaun University, Nainital, Uttarakhand
2019
2
Dr. S. S. Inamati
European Union
Awarded Erasmus+ Programme fellowship to participate AdapNET workshop on climate smart agriculture in Italy & Greece.
2019-20
3
Dr. Jagadish M. R
ICAR-NAHEP
Awarded ICAR-NAHEP – IDP fellowship
2023
4
Dr. Jagadish M. R
European Union
Awarded Erasmus+ Programme fellowship to participate AdapNET workshop on climate smart agriculture in Italy & Greece.
2019-20
5
Dr.Chetan B M
Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur,Rajasthan
Young Professional Award
2025
6
Dr.Chetan B M
Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur,Rajasthan
Best Ph.D Thesis Award
2025
7
Dr. Jagadish M. R
Kanara Forest Circle & UASD
First prize in Poster presentation in National Symposium on ‘In Situ Restoration of Myristica Swamps: Field Evaluation of Early Fitness of Gymnacranthera canarica in the Central Western Ghats, Karnataka’
2025
8
Dr. Jagadish M. R
Kanara Forest Circle & UASD
First prize in Poster presentation in National Symposium on ‘Green Gold for a Greener Future: Quantifying Ecosystem Services of Bamboo as a Nature-Based Solution for Sustainable Development’
2025
9
Dr. Jagadish M. R
Kanara Forest Circle & UASD
First prize in Poster presentation in National Symposium on ‘Dynamics of land use and land cover changes in Coastal areas of Uttara Kannada’
2025
10
Dr. Divya D
International Conference on Agricultural Resurgence
Best M.Sc Thesis Award
2025
11
Dr. Divya D
International Conference on Agriculture and Veterinary: Transformation Approach, Research and Innovations Forum
Best Soil Scientist Award
2025
12
Dr. Divya D
Agri Meet Foundation
Young Agri Researcher Award
2026
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