HYDERABAD, India — The University of Forestry, Telangana Act 2022, which was approved in the State Assembly and Council on Tuesday, is first of its kind in the country and will eventually pave the way for establishing an evolved ecosystem around forestry, education, research and public outreach initiatives on afforestation. Across the world, only Russia and China has universities that are dedicated to forests. Government of Telangana has decided to upgrade FCRI Hyderabad into a full-fledged university, officials said. The UoF will focus on producing qualified forestry professionals for conservation and sustainable management of forest resources. It will foster research and develop appropriate methods for propagation of the plantation crops to meet the demand from industry and domestic needs.