UNBC Natural Resource Management Forestry Program
The Natural Resources Management (Forestry) program at UNBC continues to be a leader in the education of students in preparation for careers in environmental fields, including the practice of professional forestry. Over the last decade, the responsibilities of professional foresters have become increasingly diverse. To address this increasing complexity, we have outlined a new major in Forest Ecology and Management that will (1) provide students with the core competencies required for certification, and (2) enable students to gain in depth knowledge and experience in an area of interest. In addition to the Major in Forest Ecology and Management which is accredited by the Canadian Forestry Accreditation Board, students will take at least one minor from a list of eligible minors that include Biology and Conservation, Earth Sciences, Natural Resources Planning and Operations, and Social Dimensions of Natural Resources Management. UNBC is located in northern British Columbia and provides strong linkages with natural resources, industry, and resource-dependent communities. Opportunities for outdoor recreation and field research abound in this region. The main campus is situated in the forest overlooking Prince George and is the ideal location to conduct forest education.
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The Natural Resources Management (Forestry) Program at UNBCA link to the Major in Forest Ecology and Management webpage The Major in Forest Ecology and Management is administered by the Ecosystem Science and Management program Our Target Graduate Exciting News and Research
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Have any further questions about the Major in Forest Ecology and Management? Contact: Doug Thompson, FIT, M. Sc. (Forestry)
Phone: 250-960-5424
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Orrin Quinn is the Forestry Project Manager for Ecotrust Canada in Vancouver. He is responsible for Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification of forests lands and wood producing facilities, building FSC market connections, proposal development, land use planning with First Nations, and business management. Orrin is excited to be involved in building a conservation-based economy with Ecotrust Canada, and accredits UNBC with being an integral component of his personal development.
Sarah Quinn works for the Integrated Land Management Bureau in Nanaimo, helping to bring all the natural resource agencies together to improve their working relationships with First Nations. She initiates, manages and implements a variety of projects, ranging from restoration of traditional First Nations trails to establishing a "Community of Practice", where government staff working with First Nations can connect, cooperate and learn from one another.
After graduating in 2006, Terry Teegee was hired by the BC First Nations Mountain Pine Beetle Working Group and began to work with the executive offices of the Ministry of Forests and Range. There he co-authored a proposal to Natural Resource Canada, on behalf of British Columbia, to request more funding for the MPB epidemic. Since then, Terry has been working for his community, Takla Lake First Nation, as the Forestry coordinator. He also works part time as the community coordinator for the Carrier Sekani Tribal Council in partnership with the University of British Columbia for a national aboriginal tenure project. Other partners in the project are the Kaska Tribal Council partnered with the University of Toronto and the Innuu Nations partnered with Memorial University. This project is sponsored by the Sustainable Forestry Management Network (SFMN) with the pending results released by early spring 2008. Terry is also a member of the First Nations Advisory Group to the Forest Science Board which provides priorities for research funding to the Forest Investment Account.
Hi, my name is Hardy Griesbauer. Since becoming an RPF in 2004, I have enjoyed diverse and challenging opportunities in the forestry sector. I am currently researching the effects of climate change on Douglas-fir productivity in the B.C. Interior.
Scott's undergraduate (2003) and graduate degrees (2008) from UNBC have enabled him to become a leader in the forestry profession. With co-op work experiences at provincial, national, and international levels, Scott has worked as a Registered Professional Forester in research, stewardship, revenue and planning. Scott currently works as a Planning Forester with BC Timber Sales (Prince George Business Area) leading files in Mountain Caribou, road reallocation, FIA contract administration, plus operational and strategic planning. Scott is a Director for the Canadian Institute of Forestry helping to organize educational events, the silver ring ceremony, and opportunities for continuing competency and networking.
Hello, my name is Doug Thompson. I completed my B.Sc. in Forestry and M.Sc. in Natural Resources & Environmental Studies all at UNBC. Presently, I work as a Senior Laboratory Instructor, Copyright 2008 © COFI - Forest Education
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