OK... so only you can answer the question! But it is useful to find out what other people think about the subject. Your real reasons might seem trivial (e.g. "I thought the course would be easy and give me more time outside and not so much time inside with books") - but the real personal reasons are what drive motivations, and can have more than just personal significance. Many scientists do not really explain their personal reasons for doing research, or entering a particular field of study, and this is a pity, because it can help to communicate a subject if the writer is able to link it to the same kinds of ordinary confusion and concern that most people face, in all areas of life. Don't be shy about giving your real reasons, but show that you are conscious of other reasons that others might choose as explanation, even if they are not your reasons. How does anyone make decisions about anything, in reality? The subject of decision making is an entire research field in its own right.... and has applications throughout the sciences. So - speak from your heart, but be analytical at the same time.

Peter

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Peter J. Matthews, Chief Admin.,
The Research Cooperative,
Auckland & Kyoto.

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Thanks but the issue is that, i have been ask to give reasons why i wanted to study forestry.

The answer depends on the context, but your question has no context.

For example, if there is a large programme of forestry planting happening in your own country, it can be predicted that tree care will be needed in the early stages, and forestry road builders and timber mill managers will be needed in about 20 to 30 years time, depending on the species being planted. So a good reason to study forestry in this context would be to get employment in the industry.

In another context, there might be no forestry industry at all, and no investment, but there might be a real need to develop an industry. In this case, you might study forestry but also science writing, publishing and journalism with the aim of promoting development of an industry.

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Peter J. Matthews, Chief Admin.,
The Research Cooperative,
Auckland & Kyoto.

Contact: researchcooperative [at] gmail [dot] com

What would be a good reason for one to study forestry? any help please
updated by @asase-theophilus: 21/01/17 10:16:28PM