Program Overview

Introduction to Forestry Science

Forestry Science is a field of study that focuses on the management of natural resources in the worldwide industry. The University of Canterbury (UC) is the only university in Australasia offering this program with a focus on ethical and sustainable management of plantation and native forests.

Overview of Forestry Science

Forestry Science is all about learning how to sustainably manage forest resources, conservation, and policy and planning. The program covers a wide combination of courses, including the commercial forestry industry, tree and soil science, and efforts in conservation and restoration of forests.

What Will My Study Involve?

• A wide combination of courses covering the commercial forestry industry, tree and soil science, and efforts in conservation and restoration of forests.
• Coursework in and out of the classroom with workshops, labs, and field trips to plantations and native forests.
• Options for exchange programs with the University of British Columbia in Canada, and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in the USA.

Courses

• See all Forestry courses There is also a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours specialising in Forest Engineering at UC.

Bachelor of Forestry Science

UC offers a Bachelor of Forestry Science, which focuses on the biology, management, and maintenance of forest resources. Those who attain a good Grade Point Average during the second and third years will be invited to consider undertaking Honours in the final year of the degree, which includes completing a piece of original research on a Forestry topic of choice.

Career Opportunities

Forestry Science is a degree that is well-supported by employers in Aotearoa because of the industry demand for foresters with sustainability, conservation, and commercial logistics experience. Career pathways could include:

• forest management
• forest consulting
• forest policy and planning
• sustainable land management.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Science
• Bachelor of Forestry Science

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