Master of Forest Science and Management
Master
In Southport (Australia)
*Indicative price
Original amount in AUD:
$ 28
Description
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Master
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Location
Southport (Australia)
The Master of Forest Science and Management is a postgraduate qualification in plantation and natural forest management. Concerns about climate change, carbon sequestration and environment-friendly building materials have rekindled the demand for professional forest managers. Worldwide, forest management is becoming more intensive, with many forest products traded internationally as commodities. As a result, forest management agencies now require foresters with enhanced skills in strategic planning and management, which are both features of this course.
The Graduate Diploma of Forest Science and Management is also available as an entry point and is suited to graduates with a background in general or environmental sciences who wish to seek careers in government forest services, management of native forests, fire fighting, land use and parks management, mine site rehabilitation, plantation management and forestry restoration.
Career opportunities
A postgraduate qualification in forest management may lead to career opportunities in plantation and natural forest management. Graduates typically seek career advancement within the following fields:
Forest management
Carbon sequestration
Integrated tree cropping and farm forestry
National parks and protected area management
Environmental impact assessment and monitoring
Environmental education and interpretation.
Professional recognition
Masters graduates qualify for automatic full membership of the Institute of Foresters of Australia.
Major areas of study
The course structure is flexible to accommodate students who are interested in operational forestry or those who wish to pursue a research career.
The course provides targeted forest science and management education and training. It includes studies in natural resource management, measuring trees and forests, fire ecology and management, plant physiology and ecology, wood science, forest operations, silviculture, forest health and pest management. Students...
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Subjects
- Forestry
- Credit
- Ecology
- Fire
- Access
- International
- University
- Environmental Impact
- Materials
- Resource Management
- Monitoring
- Interpretation
Course programme
Master of Forest Science and Management
*Indicative price
Original amount in AUD:
$ 28