Your complete guide to studying Forestry

Everything you need to know about studying Forestry

part of Agriculture & Forestry

Forestry studies the complex relation between climate, soils and rocks, water, animals and plants, as they are all considered defining elements of a forest. Forestry is focused on Ecology, preserving resources that can be affected by harmful human activities or natural disasters. The Forestry discipline applies scientific, economic and social principles used in the establishment and management of forests. Forestry studies include Genetics, Economics, Zoology, Botany, environmental protection, and ecosystems in forests.

Students learn relevant information on topics such as: wood anatomy, forest economics and science, forest resource management, organic pollutants in the environment, taxonomy of trees, dendrology, and agroforestry.

Forestry Studies prepare students to identify the main species of terrestrial and aquatic flora and fauna. They will be able to understand the interactions between ecological factors and forest ecosystem functions and will gain knowledge of soil properties and processes specific to forest sites. You will be able to develop management plans and options for forested landscapes while meeting the needs of society and maintaining the integrity of the ecosystem.

Forestry fraduates can find jobs in the field working as forest biologists, professional foresters, wood engineers, forestry business administrators, or conservationists.

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