Forestry Degree Programme was started in Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Kokan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli in the year 1985.
In addition, advanced techniques in tree breeding, physiology, mensuration, remote sensing, management, marketing, legislation, extension etc.
The students are also imparted implant training for the entrepreneurship development in forestry sector and forest work experience.
Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), Dehradun has accredited CFOR in A grade up to 2022.
Both these agencies are supporting forestry education in CFOR by providing financial assistance to help develop and upgrade infrastructure and facilities.
Laboratory facilities with state of art instruments is available in the institute which includes Super Critical Analyzer, HPLC, Universal Wood Testing Machine, UV Spectrophotometer, Global Position System (GPS), Field and tracking equipments, Tree Canopy Analyzer, Portable Leaf area meter, Flame photometer.