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Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To practice professional forestry in B.C., you must be registered with Forest Professionals B.C. (FPBC). Eligibility is most commonly achieved by completing a diploma from a nationally accredited program.

Forestry technologists and technicians

To work as a conservation and fishery officer that will set and detonate explosives in B.C., you must have blaster certification issued by WorkSafeBC.

To work as a conservation and fishery officer in B.C., you need the correct pesticide certification for the type of work you will be performing. Eligibility is achieved by passing the requisite exam through Service B.C.

Conservation and fishery officers

To work as a Chain saw and skidder operators in B.C., you may need to be registered with the Basic first aid and CPR. 

To work as Pulping, papermaking and coating control operators in B.C., you may need to be registered with the Basic first aid and CPR. 

Supervisors, forest products processing

Pulp mill, papermaking and finishing machine operators

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to assist foresters in the management and production of forest resources. These programs include courses in woods and field skills, tree identification, timber measurement, logging and timber harvesting, forest propagation and regeneration, forest firefighting, resource management, equipment operation and maintenance, record keeping, sales and purchasing operations, and personnel supervision.

Forest technology/technician

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To practice professional forestry in B.C., you must be registered with Forest Professionals B.C. (FPBC). Eligibility is most commonly achieved by completing a degree from a nationally accredited program.

Employment as a registered professional forester may additionally require relevant work experience.

Forestry professionals

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as an agrologist in B.C., you may choose to register with the B.C. Institute of Agrologists. There are several different designations you can apply for. Eligibility differs for each designation. Please visit the B.C. Institute of Agrologists site for more details. 

Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists

Managers in natural resources production and fishing

Forest Related Bachelor's Degrees

Forest Technology Diplomas

Forestry technologists and technicians may work independently or perform technical and supervisory functions in support of forestry research, forest management, forest harvesting, forest resource conservation and environmental protection. They are employed by the forest industry sector, provincial and federal governments, consulting firms, and other industries and institutions, or they may be self-employed.

Conservation and fishery officers, inspectors and observers enforce federal and provincial regulations established for the protection of fish, wildlife and other natural resources and collect and relay information on resource management. They are employed by federal and provincial government departments.

Supervisors in forest products processing supervise and coordinate the activities of workers engaged in pulp and paper production and wood processing and manufacturing. They are employed by pulp and paper companies, paper converting companies, sawmills, planing mills, wood treatment plants, waferboard plants and other wood processing companies.

Pulp mill and papermaking and finishing machine operators operate and monitor various types of processing machinery and equipment to produce pulp and assist papermaking and coating control operators to produce, coat and finish paper. They are employed by pulp and paper companies.

The Forest and Natural Areas Management program is accredited by Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC) and also contains the curriculum for graduates to be eligible to apply for Registered Forest Technologist (RFT) status in British Columbia along with the potential pathways for other levels of certification and education.

Some key skills FNAM students will learn:
- Ecosystem Analysis: Identifying, describing, measuring, and interpreting components of connected ecosystems.
- GIS and Data Management: Collecting, using, and processing field data with GIS and other digital tools.
- Forest Health Assessment: Recognizing and mitigating forest health challenges related to insects and diseases.
- Traditional and Urban Forestry: Applying the principles of engineering, measurements, and silviculture in both wildland and urban interface areas.
- Wildfire Management: Applying active suppression and proactive wildfire management techniques.
- Critical Thinking and Communication: Communicating complex technical information in a variety of formats
- Holistic Land Management: Applying holistic land management principles, ethics, and Indigenous perspectives in decision-making.

Forest and Natural Areas Management Diploma

In the Natural Resoures and Forest Technology Diploma, you'll gain theoretical knowledge of forest technology while focusing on First Nations communities and contributions, outdoor recreation and tourism, and Earth science. You'll develop a fundamental understanding of ecology, plant biology, soils, math, English, digital mapping, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Combining classroom and laboratory work with field exercises and team projects will provide you with problem solving and critical thinking skills. Acquire real-life experience as you participate in economically and environmentally sustainable projects in the CNC research forest.

Natural Resources and Forest Technology Diploma

The Forest Technology Diploma provides an ideal starting point for learners excited by the combined career challenges of working in B.C.’s rugged outdoors and finding modern solutions to current forest management issues. Our primary goal is to provide job-ready graduates to potential employers in both private industry and government. Our program is nationally accredited and upon graduation, students are eligible to enrol to become Registered Forest Technologists with the Association of BC Forest Professionals.

Forest Technology Diploma

The Forestry Resources Technology Diploma provides the technical training required for starting a career in most fields of forest technology. The program emphasizes the recognition and appreciation of all the major values of the forest including timber, recreation, wildlife, range, fish, water, and visual landscapes. The program is accredited by the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board. Graduates of this program meet the required standard for membership in the Association of B.C. Forest Professionals (ABCFP) as Registered Forest Technologists (RFT).

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