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

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Professional internship option with prior work experience and advanced Forestry prerequisites.
UNB Calendar: FOR 4101 Professional Internship in Forestry and Environmental ManagementAcademic minimum
The university publishes a 70% academic minimum, not an entering-average range.
UNB current degree-specific Canadian provincial admission selector · Ontario high-school minimumSee the published deadlines below.
Alberta high-school applicants to Forestry; named elective groups refer to the university's full approved list
British Columbia high-school applicants to Forestry; named elective groups refer to the university's full approved list
Manitoba high-school applicants to Forestry; named elective groups refer to the university's full approved list
New Brunswick high-school applicants to Forestry; named elective groups refer to the university's full approved list
Newfoundland and Labrador high-school applicants to Forestry; named elective groups refer to the university's full approved list
Nova Scotia high-school applicants to Forestry; named elective groups refer to the university's full approved list
Ontario high-school applicants to Forestry; named elective groups refer to the university's full approved list
Prince Edward Island high-school applicants to Forestry; named elective groups refer to the university's full approved list
Quebec high-school applicants to Forestry; named elective groups refer to the university's full approved list
Saskatchewan high-school applicants to Forestry; named elective groups refer to the university's full approved list
NunavutNorthwest Territories high-school applicants to Forestry; named elective groups refer to the university's full approved list
Yukon high-school applicants to Forestry; named elective groups refer to the university's full approved list
Applicants to this exact programme; named routes only
Primary entry to the held Fredericton programme; Canadian document route
Bachelor of Science in Forestry
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.
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.
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.
UNB complete current official course definitionThis 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.
UNB complete current official course definitionThe 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.
UNB complete current official course definitionThe 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.
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.
UNB complete current official course definitionForestry 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
UNB complete current official course definitionFocuses 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 .
UNB complete current official course definitionSurveys 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 .
UNB complete current official course definitionInstruction and laboratory work dealing with applications of Biology at the level of biological molecules and the cell.
UNB complete current official course definitionEvolution 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 .
UNB complete current official course definitionInstruction and laboratory work dealing with applications of Biology at the level of organisms and their ecological interactions.
UNB complete current official course definitionThis 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 .
UNB complete current official course definitionDevelop 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.
UNB complete current official course definitionTakes "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.
UNB complete current official course definitionLearn 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.
UNB complete current official course definitionThis 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.
UNB complete current official course definitionThis 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.
UNB complete current official course definitionDevelopment 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.
UNB complete current official course definitionRecognition 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.
UNB complete current official course definitionFocuses 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.
UNB complete current official course definitionStudents 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.
UNB complete current official course definitionThis 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.
UNB complete current official course definitionMolecular, 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.
UNB complete current official course definitionThis 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.
UNB complete current official course definitionTakes 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.
UNB complete current official course definitionThis 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.
UNB complete current official course definitionIntroduction 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.
UNB complete current official course definitionProvides 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.
UNB complete current official course definitionTo 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.
UNB complete current official course definitionEmphasizes 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.
UNB complete current official course definitionPresents 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.
UNB complete current official course definitionAn 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.
UNB complete current official course definitionUnder 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.
UNB complete current official course definitionBachelor of Science in Forestry
Current calendar degree and curriculum variants. Entry and completion rules differ; minors and unrelated diploma/joint-degree sections are excluded.
University-published career examples for Forestry, including its published routes; some require further training or registration. These are examples, not ranked graduate outcomes.
The Canadian Forestry Accreditation Board lists this programme as accredited through June 30, 2029.
The listed credential is the Fredericton Bachelor of Science in Forestry.
Forestry & Environmental Management · Fredericton full time
2026–27 · Full-time tuition by campus · CAD
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