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University of New Brunswick · Fredericton, for the named programme profile.

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Deadlines

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December 1Bachelor of Education (Fredericton) application deadlineRecurring annual · Every year
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January 31Concurrent Bachelor of Education (Saint John) and Bachelor of Social WorkRecurring annual · Every year
  • January 31
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March 31Fall application deadlineStanding annual entry · Every year
  • Fall applicants to the held UNB Fredericton degree
  • late applications considered only while seats remain
  • March 31
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March 31General application deadline for Fall termRecurring annual · Every year
  • March 31
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November 15General application deadline for Winter termRecurring annual · Every year
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February 15Nursing and Health Sciences application deadlineRecurring annual · Every year
  • February 15
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March 31Canadian fall supporting documentsStanding annual entry · Every year
  • Canadian citizens and permanent residents applying from high school or transfer to this held degree
  • March 31
  • The university notifies applicants of their required documents
  • An earlier specified programme or personal request takes priority
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May 15Accept offer and pay admission depositStanding annual entry · Every year
  • Admitted fall UNB applicants
  • offers made after May 15 use their admission-letter deadline
  • May 15
  • Standing annual offer deadline
  • an old 2026 promotional draw does not date the admission table
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May 15Deadline to accept your offer of admission and pay your admission depositRecurring annual · Every year
  • May 15
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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites
  • English 4U
  • MCF3MOne of Math MCF3M, MCR3U, MGA4U or MC4U (min. grade of 70%)70% min.
  • SCH4UChemistry SCH4U
  • SBI4UBiology SBI4U or Physics SPH4U
UNB current degree-specific Canadian provincial admission selector
Application steps
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
  2. Step 2Apply through UNB admissions
    • Create your application and select this program.
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  3. Step 3Canadian applicants: official academic transcripts
    • After applying, follow UNB's required-document notification. Official transcripts must come directly from the institution electronically or by mail. For MyCreds, share with UNB as a registered receiving organization rather than emailing a link.
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  4. Step 4Canadian applicant route: $65 CAD application fee
    • Non-refundable processing fee. A published recruitment-event waiver is tied to Fall 2026 entry; do not assume that dated waiver applies to later cycles.
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  5. Step 5Apply through the official UNB undergraduate application and provide required academic records for your applicant category.
Applicant pathways
Forestry: Alberta

Alberta high-school applicants to Forestry; named elective groups refer to the university's full approved list

  • English Language Arts 30-1
  • Math 30-2 or Math 20-1 (min. grade of 70%)
  • Chemistry 30
  • Biology 30 or Physics 30
  • One elective - Group 1 or 2 (min. grade of 60%)
  • Minimum admission average 70%
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Forestry: British Columbia

British Columbia high-school applicants to Forestry; named elective groups refer to the university's full approved list

  • English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12
  • Foundations of Math 12 or Pre-Calculus 11 (min. grade of 70%)
  • Chemistry 12
  • Anatomy and Physiology 12 or Physics 12
  • One elective - Group 1 or 2 (min. grade of 60%)
  • Minimum admission average 70%
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Forestry: Manitoba

Manitoba high-school applicants to Forestry; named elective groups refer to the university's full approved list

  • English Language Arts 40S
  • Applied Math 40S or Pre-Calculus Math 30S (min. grade of 70%)
  • Chemistry 40S
  • Biology 40S or Physics 40S
  • One elective – Group 1 or 2 (min. grade of 60%)
  • Minimum admission average 70%
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Forestry: New Brunswick

New Brunswick high-school applicants to Forestry; named elective groups refer to the university's full approved list

  • English 122/Français 10411
  • Foundation of Math 120 or Pre-Calculus 110/Mathematiques 30321B or Mathematiques 30331C (min. grade of 70%)
  • Chemistry 122/Chimie 52411
  • Biology 122/Biologie 53411/53421 or Physics 122/ Physique 51411
  • One elective - Group 1 or 2 (min. grade of 60%)
  • Minimum admission average 70%
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Forestry: Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador high-school applicants to Forestry; named elective groups refer to the university's full approved list

  • English 3201
  • Math 3201 or Math 2200 (min. grade of 70%)
  • Chemistry 3202
  • Biology 3201 or Physics 3204
  • One elective - Group 1 or 2 (min. grade of 60%)
  • Minimum admission average of 70%
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Forestry: Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia high-school applicants to Forestry; named elective groups refer to the university's full approved list

  • English 12
  • Mathematics 12 or Pre-Calculus 11 (min. grade of 70%)
  • Chemistry 12
  • Biology 12 or Physics 12
  • One elective - Group 1 or 2 (min. grade of 60%)
  • Minimum admission average 70%
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Forestry: Ontario

Ontario high-school applicants to Forestry; named elective groups refer to the university's full approved list

  • English 4U
  • One of Math MCF3M, MCR3U, MGA4U or MC4U (min. grade of 70%)
  • Chemistry SCH4U
  • Biology SBI4U or Physics SPH4U
  • One elective - Group 1 or 2 (min. grade of 60%)
  • Minimum admission average of 70%
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Forestry: Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island high-school applicants to Forestry; named elective groups refer to the university's full approved list

  • English 621
  • Math 621A or Math 521B (min. grade of 70%)
  • Biology 621 or Physics 621
  • Chemistry 621
  • One elective - Group 1 or 2 (min. grade of 60%)
  • Minimum admission average 70%
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Forestry: Quebec

Quebec high-school applicants to Forestry; named elective groups refer to the university's full approved list

  • English 504 or 506
  • Math 504 or 506 (min. grade of 70%)
  • Biology 500-level or Physics 504
  • Chemistry 504
  • One elective - Group 1 or 2 (min. grade of 60%)
  • Minimum admission average 70%
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Forestry: Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan high-school applicants to Forestry; named elective groups refer to the university's full approved list

  • English Language Arts 30
  • Math 30 or Pre-Calculus 20 (min. grade of 70%)
  • Biology 30 or Physics 30
  • Chemistry 30
  • One elective - Group 1 or 2 (min. grade of 60%)
  • Minimum admission average 70%
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Forestry: NunavutNorthwest Territories

NunavutNorthwest Territories high-school applicants to Forestry; named elective groups refer to the university's full approved list

  • English Language Arts 30-1
  • Math 30-2 or Math 20-1 (min. grade of 70%)
  • Chemistry 30
  • Biology 30 or Physics 30
  • One elective - Group 1 or 2 (min. grade of 60%)
  • Minimum admission average 70%
UNB current degree-specific Canadian provincial admission selector
Forestry: Yukon

Yukon high-school applicants to Forestry; named elective groups refer to the university's full approved list

  • English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12
  • Foundations of Math 12 or Pre-Calculus 11 (min. grade of 70%)
  • Chemistry 12
  • Anatomy and Physiology 12 or Physics 12
  • One elective - Group 1 or 2 (min. grade of 60%)
  • Minimum admission average 70%
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Programme entry information

Applicants to this exact programme; named routes only

  • For admission requirements, select "Forestry" in our admission requirements tool .
  • Sample Courses
  • FOR 3456: Forest Watershed and Forest Fire Management
  • FOR 2281: GIS in Forestry
  • FOR 4545: Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management
  • FOR 4973: Forestry Field Camp
  • Careers
  • Forester, Urban Forester, Research Forester, Arborist
  • Wildfire Technician
  • Forest/Environmental Consultant
  • Environmental Protection Specialist
  • Land Use Planner
  • Environmental Sociologist
  • Biostatistician
  • Silviculturist
  • Forest GIS analyst
  • Pathologist/Entomologist
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Standing fall application and document policy

Primary entry to the held Fredericton programme; Canadian document route

  • Fall application and Canadian supporting documents are due March 31; late applications may be considered while seats remain.
  • May 15 is the normal offer/deposit deadline. Later offers use the date in their admission letter.
  • These tables do not explicitly name a 2027 cycle. General winter dates do not establish winter availability for this exact degree.
UNB standing annual application and acceptance directory with late-seat exceptions

Degree requirements

Bachelor of Science in Forestry

Bachelor of Science in Forestry

  • A minimum of 141 credit hours is required for the BScF degree.
  • Students must consult with the Student Services Co-ordinator to receive advice on course selection. Students may only register for 22 or more credit hours in a semester if they have a GPA of 3.0 or higher in the previous assessment period and have obtained permission from the Assistant Dean of Undergrad uate Studies .
  • FOR 1001 , FOR 3006 , FOR 4096 , and ( FOR 4020 or FOR 4991 ) cover subject matter that is delivered in increasing degree of complexity; these courses must be taken in sequence.
  • Degree requirements must be successfully completed in not more than 16 terms during a period of 8 consecutive calendar years from the date of first registration in the program.
  • A minimum assessment grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 is required at the end of each year. Refer to the University Regulations section of this calendar, for regulations regarding the Calculation of Grade Point Averages, and standing and promotion requirements.
  • Students intending to take the Honours Program must declare their intent to the Assistant Dean of U ndergraduate S tudies prior to the end of the third year of their program and have a CGPA of at least 3.0. All students in the Honours Program are required to complete both FOR 4991 (Honours Research Project) ; a full-year 6-ch course which involves submitting a detail ed project report and an oral defense in a seminar-style presentation , with all work done under the supervision of a relevant ForEM faculty member , and FOR 4004 (Research Methods and Scientific Communications) .
  • Maintain a CGPA of at least 3.0
  • Achieve a minimum grade of B- in FOR 4991
  • Achieve a minimum grade of B- in FOR 4004
  • The core program focuses on forest ecosystem management with a blend of courses in basic, biophysical, social, and management sciences. Opportunity for students to pursue an education of substantial personal choice is provided by elective courses that can be organized in areas of concentration leading to minors. Students may also elect to follow minors offered by other faculties, or they may take a general variety of courses that does not lead to a minor. Twenty-four credit hours are required for a minor in the BScF program.
  • Core courses are listed below. Students are advised to incorporate electives to balance work loads to a normal load of five or six courses per term.
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Program facts

Courses

Current2026/27 Fredericton degree required courses and named alternatives. Each listed Engineering discipline, degree option or accelerated Nursing route has separate requirements; the union is not a single mandatory plan.

Required Forestry progression: first three stages, in order3 listed

The current formal calendar explicitly requires FOR 1001, then FOR 3006, then FOR 4096, before the final-stage alternative. This is a required course sequence, not a semester or year timetable.

  • FOR 1001Introduction to Forestry & Environmental Management5 credits

    A n introduction towards understanding forests as both ecological systems and managed resources . E xplore topics ranging from tree measurements and forest succession to carbon storage and coarse woody debris est im ation . Through weekly field labs, learn how to measure, navigate, and sample forest stands , assess wildlife habitat and stream quality , while building foundational skills in report writing, statistical analysis, and professional communication. Students leave with a toolkit of practical field skills and an introduction to how forestry and environmental management intersect in addressing today’s natural resource challenges.

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  • FOR 3006Forest Management Foundations4 credits

    This course builds on concepts introduced in its prerequisites but concentrates more specifically on forest management as a discipline. It begins with a brief introduction and history of forest management in Canda, then explores the fundamental principles of forest management planning, including determing the scope and scale of management situations, characterizing and valuing forests to support management objectives, and estimating and projecting forest values over time to facilitate planning strategies.

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  • FOR 4096Advanced Topics in Forest Management4 credits

    The course builds on student abilities acquired in prerequisite courses FOR 2006 and FOR 3006 . FOR 4096 will endeavour to extend beyond the basic principles of forest management to explore and learn about more advanced topics facing contemporary forest managers and researchers, from the application of ecological forestry to understanding the role of forest management in dealing with today's climage change crisis. Application of state-of-the-art computer models, both management- and research-oriented, will be emphasized during the course, as knowledge of advanced analytical tools is critical to the success of modern-day forest management.

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Required Forestry progression: final-stage alternative2 listed

The source lists FOR 4020 OR FOR 4991 after the preceding stages. These are alternative routes, not two universally required final courses. Honours additionally requires FOR 4004 and its own admission/grade rules.

  • FOR 4020Management Practicum8 credits

    Practical exercise in landscape management, designed to provide an opportunity to integrate skills and knowledge gained throughout the program. Working with a client and/or the public, students work within the management planning framework to develop an integrated landscape management plan related to natural resrouce management of the environment and ecosystems today and into the future. Learning modules are provided specific to the needs of the project. Additional topics include project management, conflict resolution, professional practice, and assocations. The project requires each group to complete a management strategy (plan) report and presentation.

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  • FOR 4991Honours Research Project6 credits

    Forestry honours students must complete a research project that is approved by the Faculty and supervised by a Faculty member. This course involves submitting a detailed project report and an oral defense in a seminar-style presentation. Students should consult with a faculty advisor prior to the end of third year to discuss project requirements and potential topics.

    Published notes: Minimum CGPA for acceptance is 3.0

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Additional published courses
  • FOR 4004Research Methods and Scientific Communications3 credits

    Focuses on teaching the mechanics of what to do with the results of original research. Emphasis will be placed on logic, concision, and parsimony - which will guide a semester-long tour of communicating science to others. The main methods of communication to be discussed will be thesis creation, peer-reviewed scientific articles (how to review, write, and publish them), presentation to both scientists and non-scientists, and translating science into policy.

    Published notes: Credit cannot be obrained for FOR4004 and ENVM5993 .

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  • BIOL 1001Biological Principles, Part I3 credits

    Surveys principles of biology from the molecular level to the cell. Topics include an introduction to the structure, function and synthesis of biological molecules, major cellular structures and processes such as proliferation, energy capture and metabolism, and reproduction and heredity. Examples are presented from both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. Students intending to major in Biology must also take BIOL 1006 . Credit will not be given for both BIOL 1001 and BIOL 1009 .

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  • BIOL 1006Applications in Biology, Part I2 credits

    Instruction and laboratory work dealing with applications of Biology at the level of biological molecules and the cell.

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  • BIOL 1012Biological Principles, Part II3 credits

    Evolution provides the theoretical framework within which biologists work. Through a quantitative lens, this course 1) discusses the mechanisms of evolution and speciation; 2) surveys the biological diversity that results from these processes; and 3) describes a variety of metabolic, behavioural, and ecological processes that relate to survival and reproduction.

    Published notes: Students intending to major in Biology must also take BIOL 1017 . Credit will not be given for both BIOL 1012 and BIOL 1019 .

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  • BIOL 1017Applications in Biology, Part II2 credits

    Instruction and laboratory work dealing with applications of Biology at the level of organisms and their ecological interactions.

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  • CHEM 1303Introduction to Environmental Chemistry3 credits

    This course examines current global environmental issues that have a basis in chemistry. The chemistry of air, water, soil and living systems is described at an introductory level, while incorporating the relevance of anthropogenic activity and impact on both the causes and solutions to these problems. Core chemical foundations, such as conservation of mass, understanding the periodic table, and molecular structure, will be discussed.

    Published notes: This course cannot be used as a substitute for CHEM 1001 , CHEM 1012 or CHEM 1982 .

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  • ENVM 1001Professional Skills in Forestry and Environmental Management5 credits

    Develop professional abilities essential for a successful academic and professional career through direct study, research, report writing and giving presentations on current environmental issues, solving system design problems, developing a resume, and practicing interviewing skills. Learning outcomes include introductory level information acquisition and management, oral and written communication, critical thinking, structured problem solving, and time management.

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  • ENVM 1002Foundations of Environmental Management and Stewardship4 credits

    Takes "Big Ideas" approach. It reviews foundational ideas to Forestry, Resource Management, Conservation and Sustainability. Both the historical ideas (the nature of nature, management and Indigenous management, sustained yield, industrial revolution, colonialism, conservation/preservation, etc.) and contemporary ideas (permaculture, limits to growth, ecological footprints, sustainability, managing the commons, and climate change) are discussed with a focus on human values and ethics. The course emphasizes oral and written communication, critical thinking an danalysis, and leadership.

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  • ENVM 2004Social and Cultural Systems3 credits

    Learn how to describe and measure the structure and function of human communities; and determine how different social and ethnic groups perceive and relate to the physical environment. We will discuss major environmental movements and describe social values, how they change, what influences them and how they result in policy reform and behavioral change. We will cover basic sociological theory including topics such as institutions, the nature of capitalism, and the philosophical underpinnings of resource management (e.g. property rights, religious traditions).Covers basic political theory, with a focus on democracy and democratic processes. Draws on methods and readings from a variety of disciplines, including social ecology, environmental sociology, rural sociology, social network theory, history, and anthropology.

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  • ENVM 2023Climate Change4 credits

    This course begins with an overview of the science of climate change and its historical/projected impacts on environmental, social, and economic systems. Then, mitigation and adaptation policy options that are available to Canada and other countries will be investigated. Particular issues that may be addressed include the role that humans play in creating climate change, the uncertainty involved in making future climate change projections, and municipal plans to adapt to climate change.

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  • FOR 2281GIS with Applications in Forestry and Environmental Management3 credits

    This course introduces students to core GIS terminology, tools and workflows using practical examples before proceeding to more advanced spatial analysis techniques. Material is presented in an online platform, with lab-based tutorial sessions and assumes no prior GIS knowledge.

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  • FOR 2416Structure and Development of Woody Plants5 credits

    Development of woody-plant structure from embryo to maturity. Topics include morphogenesis and basic anatomy, development of crown architecture, interrelationships between crown and stem development, wood and elements of wood quality, mechanisms of asexual and sexual reproduction. For each topic, differences among major genera will be considered.

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  • FOR 2425Autecology of Forest Vegetation5 credits

    Recognition and identification of species, environmental requirements, and persistence mechanisms of various life-forms of forest vegetation; interpretation of silvical characteristics of tree species; analysis of stands of trees in relation to general site conditions and relative stage of development; and evaluation of interrelationships among components of forest vegetation over time, including likely responses to perturbation or to interventions of various kinds.

    Published notes: A 1000-level university course in Biology or Botany is required.

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  • FOR 2432Forestry Inventory and Growth4 credits

    Focuses on the design and analysis of forest-level inventories. Concepts of stratification and multistage sampling are presented. Approaches to modelling and predicting stand growth and inventory updates are explored.

    Published notes: Credit cannot be obtained for FOR2432 and FOR1432.

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  • FOR 2505Forest Soils: Formation and Properties5 credits

    Students examine relationships between soils and plants, and related roles of water and nutrients. Factors that restrict root growth, and processes that influence soil development are revealed through field exercises and laboratory work. Effects of natural and anthropogenic disturbances on forest soils and subsequent plant responses are emphasized.

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  • FOR 2703Forest Operations4 credits

    This course introduces the major tree harvesting concepts in eastern Canada to students. Emphasis is on the felling, off road transport, and processing functions. A variety of machine types and functions are introduced and students explore the relationship between productivity and equipment costing and how these activities impact unit cost over time.

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  • FOR 2803Wood Technology4 credits

    Molecular, cell wall and anatomical structure of wood. Relative density, dimensional changes and moisture effects. Measuring industrial wood products (for example pulpwood, sawlogs, chips, pulp and lumber). Wood biodeterioration.

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  • ENVM 3002Applied Environmental Management5 credits

    This course is designed to help students strengthen their skills in: (a) environmental management decision-making, (b) problem-solving, (c) teamwork and project management, and (d) articulating environmental awareness, with strong commitment to environmental sustainability. The course builds on professional and natural resource basics and management competencies developed in earlier courses and will focus on decision making by examining financial, political, and stakeholder acceptability factors, as well as conducting environmental risk assessment and trade-off analyses making appropriate use of models.

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  • FOR 3005Silviculture and Stand Intervention Design4 credits

    Takes a design-based approach to silviculture. Students develop stand intervention plans for the main stages of stand development integrating the biology of growing trees, engineering of conducting operations, and economics of costing operations.

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  • FOR 2101Forest Economics3 credits

    This course applies economic tools to help make informed forestry decisions that will most effectively meet private and social goals.

    Published notes: Some experience with regression analysis is required. Credit cannot be obtained for FOR2101 and FOR3101.

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  • FOR 3303Remote Sensing in Forestry & Environmental Management3 credits

    Introduction to current remote sensing technologies and their application in the fields of forestry and environmental management. Students explore the principles of remote sensing, acquiring a foundation in the theory of active and passive sensors, and the practice of the collection and processing of remotely sensed data at a variety of spatial scales.

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  • FOR 3284LiDAR for Forestry and Environmental Management3 credits

    Provides an introduction to LiDAR technology, including sensor types, platforms and acquisition parameters before springing into the use of airborne laser scanning (ALS) data for environmental management and planning. Students will use ArcGIS Pro, FUSION, and LAStools software to explore 3D point cloud data and generate useful derivative surfaces and analysis workflows including point cloud measurement & reclassification, DEM and DSM creation, point cloud stratification for landscape modelling and habitat suitability, as well as enhanced forest inventory (EFI) creation via linear regression and random forest methods.

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  • FOR 3445Ecology of Populations and Communities4 credits

    To understand and link processes acting on individuals, populations, and communities in space and time. To predict the response of individuals, populations, and communities to disturbance and to understand the implications of such responses for management of populations, communities, and ecosystems.

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  • ENVM 3457Forest Watershed and Water Quality Management5 credits

    Emphasizes principles affecting forest watershed management at the landscape level. Leads from analyzing temporal and spatial data about water retention and flow to building hydrological and GIS-based mapping models. Watershed related issues and exercises deal with effects of weather, climate, atmospheric deposition, pollution and watershed operations on forest type, productivity, carbon and nutrient sequestration, cycling, water quality, soil erosion and on- and off-road trafficability.

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  • FOR 4625Natural Disturbance of Forests4 credits

    Presents management approaches to forest disturbances that include fire, drought, introduced species, insects and pathogen outbreaks, windstorms, and ice storms. This course will explore their interactions at the stand/population and landscape levels, including implications associated with climate change. Major components to be discussed are: monitoring and prediction of hazard and risk; damage prediction based on organism population dynamics; management strategies and tactics including acquisition and deployment of resources, control methods and cost benefit analyses. Taxonomy of major families of insects and diseases will be covered in laboratory sessions.

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  • FOR 4973Forestry Field Camp2 credits

    An intensive multi-day series of field exercises, starting before the Fall Term, designed to allow students to refine and demonstrate their practical field skills . Evening sessions provide overviews of the scope of forest-ecosystem management generally, and in relation to the specific field-camp situation. Students are charged for food and lodging and part of travel costs.

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  • FOR 4101Professional Internship in Forestry and Environmental Management (Cross-Listed: ENVM4101)3 credits

    Under the supervision of a senior manager with an industrial, government, environmental non-governmental organization (ENGO) or community agency, students will observe supervision, supervise others, get feedback, critically reflect on their experience by combining academic and experiential supervision knowledge, and present it in a written report and oral presentation. In addition to supervision, students will enhance their formal and informal critical and communication abilities. Students cannot receive credit for both EN VM 4101 and FOR 4101.

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Elective choices
Bachelor of Science in Forestry

Bachelor of Science in Forestry

  • The core program focuses on forest ecosystem management with a blend of courses in basic, biophysical, social, and management sciences. Opportunity for students to pursue an education of substantial personal choice is provided by elective courses that can be organized in areas of concentration leading to minors. Students may also elect to follow minors offered by other faculties, or they may take a general variety of courses that does not lead to a minor. Twenty-four credit hours are required for a minor in the BScF program.
  • Core courses are listed below. Students are advised to incorporate electives to balance work loads to a normal load of five or six courses per term.
Study routes

Current calendar degree and curriculum variants. Entry and completion rules differ; minors and unrelated diploma/joint-degree sections are excluded.

  • Bachelor of Science in Forestry
Study locations
Teaching campus
Fredericton, for the named programme profile.unb exact programme teaching campus
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Careers

Career examples

  • Forester
  • Urban Forester
  • Research Forester

Career sectors

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  • Forester, Urban Forester, Research Forester, Arborist
Scope and qualifications

University-published career examples for Forestry, including its published routes; some require further training or registration. These are examples, not ranked graduate outcomes.

Professional recognition

The Canadian Forestry Accreditation Board lists this programme as accredited through June 30, 2029.

Scope and qualifications

The listed credential is the Fredericton Bachelor of Science in Forestry.

Costs

Forestry & Environmental Management · Fredericton full time

Published cost estimate

2026–27 · Full-time tuition by campus · CAD

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Tuition$9,807.00
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