Malaspina University-College's 2-year Forest Resources Technology diploma program is accredited with the Applied Science Technicians and Technologists of BC and the Association of BC Professional Foresters and provides up-to-the-minute information on all aspects of forestry, including silviculture, forest health, forest inventory and engineering. Labs are conducted in the field as well as through G.I.S. application. Malaspina applies advanced techniques in timber cruising measurement and shares their findings and experiences with the forest industry. Ongoing research includes growth and yield, biosolids fertilization, and mechanical site preparation. International Field Schools and exchanges with other forestry technology schools have recently become part of the forestry curriculum. Student fund raising financed trips to Finland in 1999, New Zealand in 2000, the UK in 2001 and Belize in 2002. Future trips are planned to Chile and France. Students appreciate the small classes (28 students maximum) and the fact that they may also use the program as a stepping stone towards an R.P.F., or one year towards a Forestry Degree at the University of British Columbia, the University of Northern British Columbia and the University of Alberta.

[ International Field School Photos – Belize 2002 ]

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