The Forest Management major is accredited by the Canadian Forestry Accreditation Board as providing the academic requirements for becoming a professional forester in the eight Canadian provinces that have professional forestry organizations. It covers the biological, physical, and social sciences upon which forest resource management is based, and provides a working knowledge of the characteristics of forest resources, their interactions, and the ways in which they can be managed to yield a socially desirable mix of goods and services. Students will also gain an understanding of the political and socio-economic environment in which forestry is practiced; and an appreciation for the historical and ethical foundations of the profession.
The Forest Management major contains several integrated courses and labs requiring fieldwork and three extra-sessional field courses. Students must be prepared to participate in field trips off-campus (including some weekends and evenings) and to pay the extra costs associated with these field trips. It is each student's responsibility to make the necessary arrangements regarding employment, extracurricular activities, personal commitments, and so on, so that they are able to participate fully in required field trips.
Upon successful completion of this Major, the notation “Major in Forest Management" will be placed on the student's transcript.
The major is divided into two specialization options:
- Community and Aboriginal Forestry, which also offers a minor in Commerce
- Integrated Resource Management
Specialization in Community and Aboriginal Forestry
The Specialization in Community and Aboriginal Forestry is designed to educate adaptable professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the discipline of forest management, an ability to acquire specific knowledge and skills as required, and the confidence to play a decision-making role in a wide variety of resource management situations with an emphasis on community forestry and working with Aboriginal peoples.
Students Entering from Secondary School
| First Year | |
| APBI 200 | 3 |
| BIOL 121 | 3 |
| CHEM 111 or 121 | 4 |
| ECON 101 | 3 |
| NRES 150 or WRDS 150 | 3 |
| NRES 2321 | 3 |
| MATH 1002 | 3 |
| NRES 100 or 1103 | 3 |
| NRES 103 | 1 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Total Credits | 32 |
| Second Year | |
| CONS 370 | 3 |
| FOPR 264 | 4 |
| FRST 370 | 3 |
| NRES 200 | 3 |
| NRES 201 | 3 |
| NRES 210 | 3 |
| NRES 211 | 3 |
| NRES 231 | 3 |
| FRST 239 | 3 |
| Specialization-specific Elective4 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 31 |
| Third Year | |
| COMR 457 | 3 |
| FRST 305 | 3 |
| FRST 307 | 3 |
| FRST 318 | 3 |
| FRST 320 | 3 |
| FRST 339 | 3 |
| FRST 3505,6,7 or 3515,6,7 | 2 |
| FRST 385 | 3 |
| FRST 395 | 3 |
| FRST 444 | 3 |
| FRST 4528 | 2 |
| WOOD 365 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 34 |
| Fourth Year | |
| COMR 329 | 3 |
| FRST 415 | 3 |
| FRST 422 | 3 |
| FRST 423 | 6 |
| FRST 497 | 3 |
| NRES 241 or 340 | 3 |
| WOOD 461 | 3 |
| FRST 436 | 3 |
| Specialization-specific Electives4 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30 |
| 1 Students with strong computing skills, especially in the use of spreadsheets, can replace NRES 232 with 3 credits of electives, upon approval by the program director. | |
| 2 Students without previous knowledge of calculus may take MATH 180 or 184 (4 credits), or MATH 110 (6 credits) if a grade of 80% in MATH 12 (or equivalent course) was not achieved, but the credit difference cannot be applied towards program elective requirements. MATH 190 may also be taken, but is a terminal course and not recommended for students who would like to take further MATH courses. | |
| 3 NRES 110 is restricted to students in the Land One cohort. | |
| 4 Specialization-specific electives are at the discretion of your Program Director. See your Program Director for a current list of accepted courses. | |
| 5 Students will be assigned to the most appropriate course based on their levels of forestry and field experience as determined by the course instructors. | |
| 6 Credit will be given for only one of FRST 350 or FRST 351. | |
| 7 Course takes place immediately prior to third year. | |
| 8 Course takes place immediately following third year. | |
Minor in Commerce
Enrolment in this program is limited. An application form may be obtained from the Dean's Office. The completed form must be returned no later than May 15. At the time of application, students must be eligible for third-year standing in the Forest Management Major with a cumulative average of at least 68% in the previous two years. Applicants must have successfully completed one of MATH 100, 102, 104, 180, or 184 and both of ECON 101/FRST 101 and ECON 102 (or ECON 310/FRST 101 and ECON 311). Meeting the stated requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.
The program consists of COMR 329, 457, 465, 473, 493; and one of COMM 204, COMR 398, or 458. Upon successful completion of this Minor program, the notation "Minor in Commerce" will appear on the student's transcript.
Students may require an additional term to complete the Minor in Commerce, although it is intended to be completed over two years.
For students entering the Faculty from secondary school, the program consists of 135 credits taken over four years. For those students entering the Faculty from first-year university (or its equivalent), or with a two-year Forestry Technical Diploma from a BC college or institute of technology.
Students Entering from Secondary School
| First Year | |
| APBI 200 | 3 |
| BIOL 121 | 3 |
| CHEM 111 or 121 | 4 |
| ECON 101 | 3 |
| ECON 102 | 3 |
| NRES 150 or WRDS 150 | 3 |
| NRES 2321 | 3 |
| MATH 1002 | 3 |
| NRES 100 or 1103 | 3 |
| NRES 103 | 1 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits | 32 |
| Second Year | |
| FOPR 2614 | 2 |
| FOPR 262 | 3 |
| FRST 270 | 3 |
| NRES 200 | 3 |
| NRES 201 | 3 |
| NRES 210 | 3 |
| NRES 211 | 3 |
| NRES 231 | 3 |
| FRST 239 | 3 |
| Specialization-specific Elective5 | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits | 32 |
| Third Year | |
| COMR 329 | 3 |
| COMR 398 OR 458 | 3 |
| COMR 457 | 3 |
| COMR 465 | 3 |
| CONS 370 | 3 |
| FRST 305 | 3 |
| FRST 307 | 3 |
| FRST 318 | 3 |
| FRST 320 | 3 |
| FRST 3506,7,8 or 3516,7,8 | 2 |
| FRST 385 | 3 |
| FRST 395 | 3 |
| FRST 4529 | 2 |
| WOOD 365 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 40 |
| Fourth Year | |
| COMR 473 | 3 |
| COMR 493 | 3 |
| FRST 415 | 3 |
| FRST 422 | 3 |
| FRST 423 | 6 |
| FRST 444 | 3 |
| FRST 497 | 3 |
| NRES 241 or 340 | 3 |
| WOOD 461 | 3 |
| FRST 436 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 33 |
| 1 Students with strong computing skills, especially in the use of spreadsheets, can replace NRES 232 with 3 credits of electives, upon approval by the program director. | |
| 2 Students without previous knowledge of calculus may take MATH 180 or 184 (4 credits), or MATH 110 (6 credits) if a grade of 80% in MATH 12 (or equivalent course) was not achieved, but the credit difference cannot be applied towards program elective requirements. MATH 190 may also be taken, but is a terminal course and not recommended for students who would like to take further MATH courses. | |
| 3 NRES 110 is restricted to students in the Land One cohort. | |
| 4 Course takes place immediately prior to second year. | |
| 5 Specialization-specific electives are at the discretion of your Program Director. See your Program Director for a current list of accepted courses. | |
| 6 Students will be assigned to the most appropriate course based on their levels of forestry and field experience as determined by the course instructors. | |
| 7 Credit will be given for only one of FRST 350 or FRST 351. | |
| 8 Course takes place immediately prior to third year. | |
| 9 Course takes place immediately following third year. | |
Forest Management Major (Specialization in Integrated Resource Management)
The Specialization in Integrated Resource Management is designed to educate adaptable professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the discipline, an ability to acquire specific knowledge and skills as required, and the confidence to play a decision-making role in a wide variety of resource management situations.
Students Entering from Secondary School
| First Year | |
| APBI 200 | 3 |
| BIOL 121 | 3 |
| CHEM 111 or 121 | 4 |
| ECON 101 | 3 |
| NRES 150 or WRDS 150 | 3 |
| NRES 2321 | 3 |
| MATH 1002 | 3 |
| NRES 100 or 1103 | 3 |
| NRES 103 | 1 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Total Credits | 32 |
| Second Year | |
| CONS 200 | 3 |
| FOPR 264 | 4 |
| NRES 200 | 3 |
| NRES 201 | 3 |
| NRES 210 | 3 |
| NRES 211 | 3 |
| NRES 231 | 3 |
| FRST 239 | 3 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Total Credits | 31 |
| Third Year | |
| FRST 305 | 3 |
| FRST 307 | 3 |
| FRST 318 | 3 |
| FRST 320 | 3 |
| FRST 339 | 3 |
| FRST 3504,5,6 or 3514,5,6 | 2 |
| FRST 385 | 3 |
| FRST 386 | 3 |
| FRST 395 | 3 |
| FRST 4527 | 2 |
| WOOD 365 | 3 |
| Specialization-specific elective8 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 34 |
| Fourth Year | |
| FRST 415 | 3 |
| FRST 422 | 3 |
| FRST 423 | 6 |
| FRST 497 | 3 |
| NRES 340 | 3 |
| WOOD 461 | 3 |
| FRST 436 | 3 |
| Specialization-specific elective8 | 3 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30 |
| 1 Students with strong computing skills, especially in the use of spreadsheets, can replace NRES 232 with 3 credits of electives, upon approval by the program director. | |
| 2 Students without previous knowledge of calculus may take MATH 180 or 184 (4 credits), or MATH 110 (6 credits) if a grade of 80% in MATH 12 (or equivalent course) was not achieved, but the credit difference cannot be applied towards program elective requirements. MATH 190 may also be taken, but is a terminal course and not recommended for students who would like to take further MATH courses. | |
| 3 NRES 110 is restricted to students in the Land One cohort. | |
| 4 Credit will be given for only one of FRST 350 or FRST 351. | |
| 5 Students will be assigned to the most appropriate course based on their levels of forestry and field experience as determined by the course instructors. | |
| 6 Course takes place immediately prior to third year. | |
| 7 Course takes place immediately following third year. | |
| 8 Specialization-specific electives are at the discretion of your Program Director. See your Program Director for a current list of accepted courses | |
Canadian Forestry Technology Graduates
Students entering after graduating with a two-year Forestry Technical Diploma from an approved Canadian college or institute of technology should consult with Forestry Student Services to determine what their revised program might look like.