Dean’s Message

Welcome to the Faculty of Forestry and Environment at Gazipur Agricultural University, Bangladesh.
It is my great pleasure to lead a faculty that is dedicated to advancing knowledge, innovation, and sustainability in the fields of forestry, environmental science, and natural resource management. In an era marked by climate change, biodiversity loss, and increasing environmental challenges, our mission is to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and ethical values necessary to address these critical issues.
The Faculty of Forestry and Environment is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and extension services. We strive to develop competent graduates and researchers who can contribute effectively to sustainable development at local, national, and global levels. Our academic programs are designed to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical experience, ensuring that our students are well-prepared to meet real-world challenges.
We place strong emphasis on research in key areas such as climate change adaptation, agroforestry, biodiversity conservation, ecosystem management, and sustainable land use. Through collaboration with national and international institutions, we aim to foster innovation and promote evidence-based solutions for environmental sustainability.
Our faculty also recognizes the importance of community engagement and outreach. We actively work with local communities, government agencies, and development partners to translate research into practice and contribute to improving livelihoods while conserving natural resources.
I warmly invite students, researchers, and partners to join us in our journey toward building a sustainable and resilient future. Together, we can make meaningful contributions to environmental protection and sustainable development.

With best wishes,
Prof. Dr. Md. Abiar Rahman
Dean, Faculty of Forestry and Environment
Gazipur Agricultural University (GAU), Bangladesh

Academic Calendar 2026-2027

The Faculty of Forestry and Environment was established in 2022 with the aim of producing professionally trained graduates in the field of forest. To achieve this, the Faculty offers the BS in Forestry. The BS in Forestry is multidisciplinary, including forest management, policy, biodiversity, silviculture, ecology, resource conservation, economics, etc. In addition, students are given exposure to professional training in the public and/or private agencies to improve their skills, possess talents and problem-solving capabilities.

The Faculty is well-equipped with essential laboratories for teaching purposes such as soil science, forest operation, hydrology, entomology, pathology, seed technology, information technology, physiology, forest ecology, GIS and remote sensing.

With the combination of the human capital and equipment available, the faculty offers academic courses to enhance knowledge and skills in forestry and environment.

Vision: Education, research, and human resource development for conserving and expanding our limited forest resources, ensuring its sustainable development and congenial environment.

Mission: Teaching, Training, and Research in the various fields of forestry and environment for the creation, care, conservation, and utilization of forest resources towards the sustainable environment and improve forestry sector in Bangladesh.

Objectives: To provide need-oriented training, education, and research opportunity to the students in

1. Forest distribution, ecology, and silviculture
2. Forest inventory, monitoring, and auditing (inventory and mensuration)
3. Atmospheric and oceanic environment and their dynamics in Bangladesh
4. National, international forest and environmental policy
5. Forest management, GIS and remote sensing
6. Forest utilization
7. EMP, EIA and Environmental Auditing
8. Participatory forestry (agroforestry, community forestry, social forestry)
9. Forest genetics and improvement
10. Forest protection, wildlife management
11. Ecosystem, soil and watershed management
12. Natural resource management (light, air, water, and soil) and biodiversity conservation
13. Climate change adaptation, natural disaster and hazard management.

Current Students (Summer 2025/Winter2025 Term)