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.