CNC Forest Resource Technology Program

The College of New Caledonia in Prince George, BC, offers a two-year diploma in forest resource technology.

Forests are the lungs of our planet. Learn to manage this great resource effectively for future generations. Your great-grandchildren will thank you!

Careers

What people are saying

"My two years in the forestry program at CNC were probably the most important in the development of my forestry career." - Jim Thrower, PhD, RPF

"I never thought I would have my own office this early in the game" - Leanne McKinnon, graduate

Employability

Great Teaching

"Employers want someone with the practical skills, and our grads get the job done." - Ed Morrice, CNC forestry instructor

"The instructors were great - they were more than willing to help you out and spend lots of additional time." - Kerri Simmons, graduate

Fun

"At CNC you'll work hard and be challenged, but there are also lots of great activities and camaraderie - you'll make friends for life" Ed Morrice, CNC forestry instructor

Transferability

"I'm glad I chose to come to CNC first." -Melinda Morben, now working on a bachelor's degree in forestry at UBC

"The forest technology program at CNC is an essential stepping stone in my forestry education and career." - Amanda Horning, graduate, now working on a bachelor's degree in forestry at the University of Alberta

Why choose forestry?

• Make a difference – be part of managing the environment more effectively
• Transferable to other industries – it’s not just forestry, it’s resource management
• Work in the outdoors, or in an office – the choice is yours!

Why choose CNC?

• An excellent choice for building friendships and careers
• 600-hectare woodlot – your classroom in the woods
• Graduate with both theoretical knowledge and practical, hands-on skills
• You can easily transfer into bachelor’s degree programs at UNBC, UBC and the University of Alberta.
• Modest tuition fees, many scholarships, and the lower costs of a small city (with big-city amenities!)
• Get a good job before your graduate -- virtually all our students find summer work and longer-term work in forestry at good wages.
• Graduates can become Registered Forest Technologists (RFTs)

For more information on CNC’s Forest Resource Technology Program, go to: http://www.cnc.bc.ca/CNC_Programs/Forest_Resource_Technology_Diploma.htm

Or contact Ed Morrice, CNC Forestry Instructor: morrice@cnc.bc.ca