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Introduction to Forest Engineering

The Forest Engineering programme is a hybrid of engineering, forestry, and management, offering exciting research opportunities in areas such as maximizing production efficiency of mechanized operations, minimizing environmental impacts of forest operations, and integrating new technology.

What Will My Study Involve?

• Seeing current research being conducted by research groups within Te Kura Ngahere | School of Forestry.
• Completing a thesis of original research in the Forest Engineering field for the PhD.

Courses

• ENFO790 Forest Engineering PhD

Career Opportunities

Career prospects for students with qualifications in Forest Engineering obtained in Aotearoa New Zealand are excellent, both domestically and internationally.

Related Subjects

• Civil Engineering: Plan and build key infrastructure like buildings, roads, water supply, and transport.
• Engineering: Learn how to use physical science and mathematics to solve complex problems.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Philosophy

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for students pursuing Forest Engineering.

Undergraduate Subjects

Forest Engineering is also available as an undergraduate subject.

Research Areas

The Forest Engineering programme enjoys a high level of support from the Aotearoa New Zealand forest industry, with many companies and harvesting contractors prepared to help out. Research areas include:

• Maximizing production efficiency of mechanized operations
• Minimizing the environmental impacts of forest operations
• Integrating new technology

Brochures

• Postgraduate Prospectus 2026
• Whakatairanga Tura
• International Prospectus 2026