Gain the education you need to become a Registered Professional Forester while developing a comprehensive knowledge of the science, philosophy, and practice of managing forested ecosystems.

The Forestry Ecology and Management degree introduces you to contemporary knowledge and techniques drawn from a variety of disciplines in the natural and social sciences.

Through study and active learning experiences, you'll obtain a consistent and broad background in coursework that encompasses foundational and integrative forestry management topics.

Challenge conventional knowledge paradigms and approaches to forest management while pursuing minors in specialized areas for advanced expertise.

Forestry education and research at UNBC involves experiential learning at two research forests—the 10,000-hectare Aleza Lake Research Forest near Prince George and the 13,000-hectare John Prince Research Forest near Fort St. James.

The Forest Ecology and Management degree provides students with a thorough understanding of the science, philosophy, and practice of managing forested ecosystems. Through study and active learning experiences, students obtain a consistent and broad background in course work that encompasses foundational and integrative topics. Given the range of knowledge and expertise needed to effectively manage and conserve forested ecosystems, students are provided an opportunity to select a minor and pursue a specialisation consistent with the overall objectives of the degree. Although the degree is designed to expose students to contemporary knowledge and techniques drawn from a variety of disciplines in the natural and social sciences, students are encouraged to challenge conventional knowledge paradigms and approaches to forest management. The Forest Ecology and Management degree is accredited by the Canadian Forestry Accreditation Board and meets certification requirements for the Association of BC Forest Professionals. The University has two research forests (Aleza Lake Research Forest, John Prince Research Forest) available to students in this program.

Career Paths
Silviculturist
Woodlands manager
Registered Professional Forester
This program is accredited by the Canadian Forestry Accreditation Board and meets certification requirements for the Association of BC Forest Professionals.

This degree also provides a strong foundation for a research career or pursuing your master's or PhD.