Forest and Natural Areas Management
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Description
The program gives you a strong foundation in ecology, earth sciences, mapping, surveying & measurements. You will learn skills and training in silviculture, forest inventory, forest engineering, fire & forest health management, and urban forestry. Our programs unique focus natural areas in urban & interface environments provide you with skills in the management of trees, invasive species & soil resources. The breadth of technical and field-based skills you acquire also relevant to many other natural resource sectors.
Learning Outcomes
Identify, describe, measure and interpret ecosystems and associated components including landforms, vegetation, soils, geomorphology, aquatic ecosystems, forest stand attributes and wildlife habitat Collect field data in both urban and rural environments and create technical reports, spreadsheets and digital maps using industry standard software (such as GIS & GPS) including the use of leading technology Apply vegetation management techniques for application in wildland and urban silviculture areas Analyze vegetation symptoms that relate to insects and diseases Design and implement sampling plans and techniques for resource inventories Assist in wildland and urban interface forest fire activities including suppression and hazard assessment Apply forest engineering principles to meet the objectives of operational plans and forest management objectives Communicate effectively in all aspects of natural resource management activities Apply principles of ethics and professionalism to day-to-day activities