M.Sc in Tree Improvement & Genetic Resources

The Department of Tree Improvement and Genetic Resources came into existence during November, 1987 with the re-organization of the departments under the College of Forestry, although M.Sc. (Forestry) was started in 1976 with specialization in forest genetics and tree improvement. The department looks after the genetics improvement research in Himalayan hardwoods and softwoods along with introduction and testing of exotic germplasm of forest trees. The department offers M.Sc. and Ph.D. degree programs in the subject.
The department offers specialization in the following areas at the post graduate level :

• Tree Breeding
  
• Forest Biotechnology
  
• Forest Genetic Resources
  
• Forest Ecology
  
• Tree Seed