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Students studying forest technology will learn the technical skills and entrepreneurial expertise needed to manage natural resources in the forest industry, sustainable forest license holders, private landowners, and government ministries. Students gain a working knowledge of the practices and procedures to support various resource operations and obtain experience in the planning, execution, and monitoring of forest, environment, ecosystem, and wildlife management activities.
Hands-on experience includes data collection and the operation of various forestry-related equipment (such as chainsaws, wood chippers, etc). Students also learn to promote forest health through the diagnosis of major pests, diseases, and tree disorders.
Students in degree programs learn how to manage forests and forest ecosystems, including soil, plants, and animals. They study how trees grow, develop, and are harvested, and use this information to ensure the establishment of new forests. Students also learn to analyze how socio-economic policies influence the use and management of forest resources. As well, they develop skills and techniques for natural resource management though the inclusion of environmental field schools. These take place in research forests, private woodlots, Crown lands, and in various other field camps.
Most programs nowadays include the concept of integrated resource management and sustainable development. Students learn about forest resource management, forest biology, and the use of statistics and correct experimental design. They also learn about forest policy, sociology, human resources, and how these concepts interact.
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