Department of Forest Resource Management (Earlier Department of Natural Resource Management)
Description of the Department:
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- The Department of Natural Resource Management was established in the year 2009.
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- During this period M.Sc. (Forestry) in Forest Watershed Management was started with the recommendation of 4th Dean’s Committee.
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- Later, in the year 2015-16, the M.Sc. (Forestry) in Natural Resource Management (NRM) was started with the approval of UAS Dharwad.
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- 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.
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- 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
Name : Dr. Akshay F. Madiwalar, M.Sc. (Forestry) Ph.D
Designation : Assistant Professor (Contractual)
Employee No : –
Mobile No : 9481606254
Email ID : akshayfm8@gmail.com
Specialization : Forestry
Area of interest: Forest management, Agroforestry, Forest policy and Law, Silviculture, Environment and ecology, Industrial agroforestry, Ecosystem services evaluation
Superannuation : –
Name : Dr. Chetan B.M., M.Sc. (Agril.Extn) P.hD
Designation : Assistant Professor (Contractual)
Employee No : –
Mobile No : 9019930933
Email ID : chetanbm4141@gmail.com
Specialization : Agriculture Extension
Area of interest: Agriculture Extension, Policy, Law, Communication, Personality Development, Entrepreneurship and Tribology.
Superannuation : –
Name : Dr. Divya D., M.Sc. (SS & AC) Ph.D.
Designation : Assistant Professor (Contractual)
Employee No : –
Mobile No : 9880840642
Email ID : divyadhalivana96@gmail.com
Specialization : Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry
Area of interest: Soil Science, Soil chemistry, agriculture physics, water and soil conservation, Forest soil management
Superannuation –
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 |
