Woodlot Management and Professional Forestry

4 ch (2C 2L) (EL) · Undergraduate

Provides students with the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to manage private woodlots sustainably and professionally. With 30% of New Brunswick's forests privately owned, woodlot management plays a crucial role in the region's forestry sector. Students will work directly with private landowners, forestry organizations, and environmental groups to assess woodlots, develop management plans, and explore innovative forestry practices, including carbon accounting, sustainable harvesting, and biodiversity conservation. Emphasizing applied learning, the course integrates policy, economics, and silvicultural principles while addressing the emerging role of Registered Professional Foresters (RPFs) in New Brunswick's Right to Practice framework. By engaging in field-based projects and industry collaboration, students will develop the technical, business, and communication skills necessary for careers in private forestry consulting, sustainable resource management, and landowner advisory services.