Forest and Natural Areas Management (Diploma)
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Description
The Forest and Natural Areas Management (FNAM) program is a two-year diploma program with a focus on forestry, vegetation management, and arboriculture for supporting sustainable community development in both rural and urban environments. Management of forest resources in today’s world means managing the forest ecosystems that provide major economic, social and ecological benefits to communities, businesses and First Nations throughout British Columbia. It is also about considering the interests of other resource users, while ensuring future generations can equally benefit from our forests. The breadth of technical and field-based skills students acquire are relevant to many other natural resource sectors. Graduates may choose to continue their academic studies and complete a Bachelor’s degree in Ecological Restoration.