Forest and Natural Areas Management Online Info Session
February 25 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm PST
Join us virtually on Wednesday, February 25th, from 6:00 – 7:30 pm for an online Info Session. Learn how you can protect and manage BC’s most valuable resources. Get your questions answered by FNAM Program Head Julia Alards-Tomalin and the FNAM faculty.
Please register using the form below.
Turn your passion for the outdoors into a career
Almost 60% of British Columbia is forested, providing vital social, ecological, and environmental benefits. Practicing sustainable stewardship requires leaders who can balance these values. If you see yourself managing our ecosystems sustainably, the Forest and Natural Areas Management (FNAM) program is your starting point.
Why Choose FNAM? Through hands-on experiential learning, you’ll gain a foundation in natural sciences and field skills while mastering the “balance” required for modern forestry. Our unique curriculum integrates scientific and Indigenous knowledge to prepare you for a rewarding career.
Master the Skills That Matter:
- Ecosystem Analysis: Identify and interpret connected ecosystems.
- Wildfire & Forest Health: Learn active suppression, proactive management, and disease mitigation.
- Urban Biodiversity: Manage green spaces that provide wildlife habitat and heat-wave moderation.
- Holistic Management: Apply ethical and Indigenous perspectives to land-use decision-making.
Professional Designations & Support:
- Get Certified: Our program is a gateway to becoming a Registered Forest Technologist (RFT), Technical Agrologist (TAg), or ISA Certified Arborist.
- Degree Transfers: Explore transfer agreements with institutions like UNBC. More transfer agreements are currently being developed!
- Funding Opportunities: Learn about the Indigenous Forestry Scholarship Program, which includes tuition support and paid summer work placements with industry partners.