College of Forestry

30/09/2026

Shout-out to Our Students! 🎉👏👏

Ms. Smith Barina and Mr. Chandan Bisoyi, our Master’s students from the Department of Silviculture and Agroforestry, have delivered an outstanding performance in the ICAR-AICE-SRF (Ph.D.) Examination.

Ms. Smith Barina secured AIR 2 (General Category), while Mr. Chandan Bisoyi secured AIR 9 (General Category) and AIR 3 (OBC Category).

Heartiest congratulations to both of you on this remarkable achievement!

The College of Forestry is proud of your success.

Wishing you both continued success and a bright future.

23/09/2026

Congratulations to our Boys’ Badminton Squad! 🏸

We are proud to share that our college boys’ badminton team secured the Runner-Up position in the Intercollegiate Badminton Competition, organized by ASPEE Agribusiness Management Institute during 21–22 September.

👏 Congratulations to our players for their excellent performance and team spirit!

Well played, boys! Keep shining! 🏸

22/09/2026

20/09/2026

World Bamboo Day Celebration 2026.

16/09/2026

A one-week training-cum-workshop on “Bamboo Farming, Propagation, Innovative Furniture and Product Crafting” is currently underway at the College. The programme was inaugurated on 14 September and will continue until 18 September.

More than 100 participants from diverse backgrounds are taking part in the training programme, including representatives of NGOs, KVK farmers, Forest Department personnel, students from Navsari Agricultural University (NAU) and Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU), as well as local bamboo craft artists. The programme aims to provide participants with practical knowledge and skills related to bamboo farming, propagation, value addition, innovative furniture making and the development of bamboo-based products.

During the inaugural programme, Dr. V. B. Patel, Associate Professor (Biotechnology), welcomed the participants and guests. Dr. R. P. Gunega, Professor (Forest Tree Biology and Improvement), provided an overview of the activities undertaken under the Bamboo Project.

Dr. M. B. Tandel, Dean and Principal of the College, delivered the presidential address. He highlighted the rich diversity of bamboo found across the world, India and Gujarat and discussed the scope and potential of bamboo-based industries. He also briefed the participants on the achievements and major initiatives of the National Bamboo Mission and its role in promoting bamboo cultivation and bamboo-based industries in the country.

Dr. Tandel appreciated the facilities available at the Bamboo Resource Center of the College and the activities being undertaken by the Center. He encouraged the participants to make maximum use of the facilities and resources available at the Center during the training programme.

The inaugural programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Jayesh Pathak, Associate Professor and Project In-charge, Bamboo Resource Center. He expressed his gratitude to the university authorities and all the participants for their enthusiastic participation and welcomed participants from diverse backgrounds. He also wished them a comfortable, enriching and productive stay at the institute.

24/08/2026

A Cherished Moment for the College of Forestry.

On the occasion of the 77th Van Mahotsav, organized by the Social Forestry Division of the Department of Forests, Navsari, Government of Gujarat, our faculty members and students were felicitated for their significant contributions to Van Mahotsav, forest conservation, and environmental sustainability.

The felicitation programmes were held on 20 and 22 August 2026 at Navsari and Gandevi.

Our faculty members Dr. Bimal Desai, Dr. Mukesh Parmar, Dr. Rajveer Chauhan, Dr. Jayesh Zende, and Shri Pravin Chaudhary, Research Associate, were recognized for their valuable contributions, including tree enumeration, forest vegetation identification and documentation, organization of Van Mahotsav and plantation programmes, environmental awareness activities, NSS initiatives, forest-conservation training, and collaboration with the Forest Department.

Our students Mr. Shobhit (Ph.D. Research Scholar), Mr. Shubham Hakdya, Mr. Himanshu Saini, Ms. Drashti Soni, and Ms. Rekha Chaudhary (all from B.Sc. Forestry) were also felicitated for their active participation in tree enumeration, socio-economic surveys, and various field and nature-conservation activities conducted in collaboration with the Forest Department.

A proud moment for the College of Forestry, celebrating dedication towards forests, nature, and a sustainable future.

Congratulations to all.

02/07/2026

Today, our students had an inspiring interaction with Mr. Hashal Bhasotiya, an alumnus who is currently serving as an Assistant Conservator of Forests in the Department of Forests, Government of Gujarat. Mr. Bhasotiya completed both his undergraduate and postgraduate studies at our institute.

During the session, he shared his remarkable journey from dream to destiny and encouraged students to make the best use of their time. He emphasized that the excellent resources and opportunities available at the college make them fortunate, and that with consistency, focus, and dedication, they too can transform their dreams into reality.

Dr. M. B. Tandel, Dean of the College, shared his experiences with Mr. Bhasotiya, whom he had mentored during his master's programme. He also urged students to reduce their screen time, use their time wisely, and remain committed to their goals.

On behalf of the institute, Dr. M. B. Tandel presented a token of appreciation and a memento to Mr. Bhasotiya in recognition of his achievements and valuable interaction with the students.

20/06/2026

Walk high.
Dream big.
The world is now your stage—make it count.
✌️👍

Today, you leave as graduates.
Tomorrow, we believe, you will lead as dreamers, achievers, and leaders.

Heartiest congratulations to our graduating Class of 2022–2026! 🎓🎉