StudyQA — Bachelor: Forest Science and Management

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The Bachelor of Forest Science and Management has been designed in consultation with a range of forestry stakeholders to meet a shortage of degree-qualified foresters.

Forestry graduates develop skills and an understanding of the multi-faceted aspects of sustainable resource management. They have the opportunity to specialise in small or large-scale plantations, restoration forestry, provision of environmental services, wood utilisation, forest inventory and planning, and international forestry.

Changes in the industry drive a continuing demand for degree-qualified foresters able to work in production, conservation and restoration forestry. Native forests continue to be important sources of high-value wood and require managers in public forest agencies and national parks where the focus is on fire management, weed and feral animal control and other important issues.

The course places an emphasis on field work and many trips to native and planted forest types. These provide an opportunity for students to learn key skills in forest science, in evaluating vegetation and planning management options. The Northern Rivers region offers a variety of accessible subtropical environments close to the Lismore campus.

Most lectures and tutorials are taught via online activities and video-linked or podcast virtual classes. The course includes compulsory residential teaching periods at Lismore campus that all students must attend.These occur toward the middle of sessions 1 and 2, and comprise approximately one to four days of lab classes and field work.

Compulsory

Soil Processes
Land Degradation and Rehabilitation
Biology
Ecology
Plant Identification and Conservation
Chemistry
Ecological and Environmental Economics for Sustainable Development
Earth Systems II: The Hydrosphere
Fire Ecology and Management
Plant Physiology and Ecology
Measuring Trees and Forests
Native Forest Silviculture
Forest Operations
Plantation Silviculture
Wood Science and Utilisation
Forest Health: Pest and Disease Management
Agroforestry and Farm Forestry
Forest Modelling and Management
Natural Resources Policy
Extension and Professional Practice in Natural Resource Management
Earth Systems I: The Lithosphere
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
Environmental Information Analysis
Environmental Mapping
Global Environmental Issues

Electives

Accounting for Business
Water and Catchment Management
Community Development
Wildlife Conservation
Protected Area Management
Environmental Planning
Product Development and Marketing
Writing Place: Landscapes, Memory, History
Independent Study - Science I
Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis
Mediation and Dispute Resolution
Statistical Analysis
Marketing Research
Human Resource Management
Managing Organisations
Caring for Kuntri: Indigenous Environmental Management
Outdoor Education I

Requirements

Applicants from Russia and CIS need to go through an Education Agent.
A qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 and the required entry grade for your preferred course
Russia FCCSE - 4.2
Certified copy of academic transcripts (including grading system).
English language test results (eg. IELTS, TOEFL or other).
Academic or employer references (if required).
Advanced Standing application (if relevant).