British Columbia Institute of Technology

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Forest and Natural Areas Management

British Columbia Institute of Technology

Faculty:School of Construction and the Environment
Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Forensic Science and Technology
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $6,873

Cost shown is for the first year of study.

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.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
  •  Grade11 Precalculus  or  Grade11 Principles of Mathematics  or  Grade11 Applied Mathematics  or  Grade11 Foundations for College Mathematics (MAP4C) 
  • 2 of  Grade11 Biology  or  Grade11 Chemistry  or  Grade11 Physics  or  Grade11 Earth and Space Science 
Applicants must have: two years of education in English in an English-speaking country with one of the following: English 12 (67%) or 3.0 credits of post-secondary English, humanities or social sciences (67%) from a recognized institution; one of the following: Principles of Mathematics 11 (60%) or Applications of Mathematics 11 (67%) or Pre-Calculus 11 (60%) or Foundations of Mathematics 11 (67%); and two of the following with minimum high school grade 11 (60%): Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Applied Physics, Earth Science, Geology, Recognized Resource Science 12,Geography, and Forestry.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on August 12, 2021