About the Institute
Established under the visionary leadership of Bihar Agricultural University (BAU), Sabour, the Bihar Forestry College and Research Institute (BFCRI), Munger, is a premier institution dedicated to forestry, environmental science, wildlife science, and agroforestry education and research. It was founded with a clear mandate to advance sustainable development through academic excellence, innovative research, and practical training.
Strategically located in Munger, a district rich in natural forests, wildlife corridors, and agrarian landscapes, BFCRI offers an ideal setting for field-based education. The region’s ecological and cultural richness serves as a living laboratory for students to engage with real-world issues in forest ecology, biodiversity conservation, wildlife management, and agroforestry systems.
BFCRI is committed to producing competent and environmentally conscious professionals capable of addressing the interlinked challenges of deforestation, climate change, habitat degradation, human-wildlife conflict, and unsustainable farming practices. Its academic programs are designed to meet national and global needs in sustainable resource management, conservation science, and rural development.
The institute emphasizes a multidisciplinary and applied learning approach, combining traditional ecological knowledge with cutting-edge scientific tools such as GIS, remote sensing, environmental monitoring, and forest biotechnology.
stainable agriculture, and climate resilience. The college aims to be a centre of excellence contributing to ecological balance and rural sustainability.
Core Focus Areas
• Forestry: Scientific forest management, silviculture, forest policy, plantation technology, and forest regeneration.
• Environmental Science: Pollution control, climate change mitigation, sustainable development, and ecosystem restoration.
• Wildlife Science: Wildlife habitat assessment, species conservation, biodiversity monitoring, and conflict resolution.
• Agroforestry: Integration of trees and crops for sustainable land use, soil health, carbon sequestration, and livelihood enhancement.
The institute promotes climate-resilient agroforestry models that enhance productivity while conserving biodiversity and supporting rural livelihoods. Students are trained in designing, managing, and evaluating agroforestry systems suited to dryland, flood-prone, and tribal areas of the region. Through academic rigor, hands-on training, extension activities, and collaborative research, the institute aims to contribute to key national priorities such as the National Mission for Green India, State Action Plans on Climate Change, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
BFCRI envisions becoming a centre of excellence in forestry and allied sciences, fostering innovation, leadership, and ecological stewardship for a greener and more resilient future.
Vision
To be a premier institute of forestry, environmental, wildlife and agroforestry education, research, and innovation—nurturing leaders for a greener and more sustainable future.
Mission
• To deliver quality education in forestry, environmental studies, wildlife, and agroforestry disciplines.
• To promote interdisciplinary and applied research in natural resource management and conservation.
• To facilitate extension services and community engagement for sustainable livelihoods.
• To build capacities aligned with national and global environmental priorities such as climate change, biodiversity, and restoration.