Forestry

University of British Columbia

Canada, Vancouver

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University of British Columbia

Canada , Vancouver

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

CAD 125

Campuses

Vancouver

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines15-May-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 54,012 / year

Next Intake 15-May-2023

Forestry

About

You can study intense specialization in a single field.

Forests grow in a wide range of environments and are managed in a variety of ways around the world. As a Forestry student, you'll learn everything about handling this renewable resource " from planning for different uses to overseeing the operational aspects of extracting timber.

Choose from two majors " Forest Resources Management or Forest Operations " both of which are accredited by the Canadian Forestry Accreditation Board and satisfy the academic requirements for becoming a Registered Professional Forester in the eight Canadian provinces that have professional forestry organizations.

Experiential learning and research

As a Forestry student, you'll:

Take part in week-long field schools at two UBC Research Forests in BC: the Malcolm Knapp Research Forest in Maple Ridge and the Alex Fraser Research Forest in Williams Lake.
Complete a 10-credit forest management plan course in fourth year.
Write a graduating essay under the supervision of a faculty member in your final year.

Campus features

The award-winning Forest Sciences Centre on UBC's Vancouver campus offers wireless study space, high-tech classrooms, and labs equipped with the latest technology.

The Faculty of Forestry also has two major research forests in British Columbia, and jointly manages a third, altogether totalling 25,000 hectares or more than 60,000 acres.

Build a strong foundation in the biological, physical, and social fundamentals required for sustainable forest management in any ecosystem or political jurisdiction. This interdisciplinary degree integrates science and technology in a combination of classroom and fieldwork.

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4

FRST 100 - Sustainable Forests
An overview of forests and forestry. Survey of the disciplines, areas of study, and values that frame sustainable management of forests in BC and the world. Assignments focus on critical thinking and written communication skills.
FRST 232 - Computer Applications in Forestry
Techniques involved in solving forestry problems with microcomputers using word processing, spreadsheet, procedural language, and database management tools.
APBI 200 - Introduction to Soil Science
Physical, chemical and biological properties of soils; soil formation, classification, use and conservation. There are no prerequisites for this course, but background in Biology 12, Chemistry 12, and Physics 12 (or first-year university-level) is strongly advised.

FOPR 264 - Geomatics, Forest Access and Transportation
Geomatics, the physical attributes of forest access and transportation and how they best integrate with the objectives of resource sustainability.
FRST 239 - Tree and Stand Level Measurements
An introduction to measurement of individual trees and stands; use of aerial photographs, maps, and various measurement instruments.
FRST 200 - Forest Plant Biology I
The structure, diversity and development of trees and other plants, with emphasis on the angiosperms.
FRST 201 - Forest Ecology
The structure and function of forest ecosystems, including: energetics; productivity; nutrient, carbon and water cycling; soils; the physical environment; population and community ecology; disturbance ecology; ecological succession; biological diversity and ecological resilience.

FRST 351 - Interior Field School
Field study at an interior BC location concentrating on land use, management and silviculture. Fees will be assessed to meet expenses. Students with FRST 351 and FRST 350 can only count 2 credits toward their program requirements.
FRST 305 - Silviculture
Silviculture concepts and principles; stand dynamics; artificial and natural regeneration; cultural techniques for forest stand establishment and stand tending; silvicultural systems; decision making and development of prescriptions; connections to forest planning.
FRST 395 - Forest Wildlife Ecology and Management
Biology of important bird and mammal species resident in forested regions, with particular emphasis on the influences of silvicultural and logging practices.
FOPR 362 - Forest Harvesting Systems
The mechanics and productivity of a broad range of forest harvesting systems.

FRST 415 - Sustainable Forest Policy
The development, implementation, and analysis of forest policy.
WOOD 465 - Wood Industry Business Management
Business management concepts common in the forest products industry including marketing, customer research, product development and design.
WOOD 461 - Globalization and Sustainability
Examination of globalization and its impact on sustainability, including social, economic, and environmental aspects.
FRST 424 - Sustainable Forest Management
Integration of biophysical and socio-economic components of forest management.

Disciplines

Faculty of Forestry

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihi). Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

Career

As a Forestry graduate, you'll use what you've learned to help manage forests sustainably. Apply to become a Registered Professional Forester, or choose to pursue a career in forest operations, consulting, engineering, or business management.

Program graduates

General Manager, DWB Consulting
Vice-President of Sustainability and Chief Forester, TimberWest Forest Corp.
Natural Resources Referrals, Tإ‌ilhqot'in National Government
Planning Forester, Gorman Bros
Project Manager of Haida Gwaii Operations, Chartwell Consultants
Principal, B.A. Blackwell & Associates

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Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 54,012

Application Fee

CAD 125

How to Apply

As you complete the online application, keep the following tips in mind:

Start early and take your time. Once you begin the application, you will be able to save it and return to it later – but only up until the deadline. Once you have submitted your application to UBC, you will not be able to edit it. Since the online application can sometimes time out if left open for too long, we recommend working on your personal profile questions outside of the application (where you can run them through a spell-checker) then copy and paste them into your application.
Let the online application guide you. You’ll be asked to provide only the information we need based on your degree choice(s), your previous education, and other factors.
Tell us your full academic history. It’s important to include all of the high schools, colleges, and/or universities you have attended. Don’t leave anything out!
Be accurate. UBC has a number of methods in place to authenticate information provided in the application. These methods include, but are not limited to, contacting references, verifying academic records, and requesting additional documentation to verify your personal profile. If an application is found to contain untrue or incomplete information, UBC may, at its discretion: withdraw an offer of admission; require you to withdraw from UBC; subject you to academic discipline; or share the information provided with other post-secondary institutions, law enforcement agencies, or other third parties.
Use an email address you check frequently. Once you have submitted your application, UBC will communicate with you primarily by email.
Note your UBC student number. Write down your UBC student number somewhere safe. You’ll need it in future correspondence with UBC.