Department of Forest Science was separated from the Department of Natural Resources in 2006 and become independent. Accordingly, the Department aims not only to offer the different courses of forestry training to prepare the required work force, but also to encourage local and national scientific research in different areas of Forest Sciences. The academic members’ present areas of expertise are mostly in harmony with the educational and research needs of the program. There are six academic staffs (two associate and four assistant professors) engaging in research and teaching at the department. BS, MS and PhD programs (one each) are undertaken at the department too.