Community and Aboriginal Forestry Program
The Forest Resources Management Major (Specialization in Community and Aboriginal Forestry) provides prospective forestry professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the discipline of forest management. The program is designed to facilitate students' acquisition of specific knowledge, and skill to give them the confidence they need to make effective decisions in the emerging field of Community and Aboriginal forestry. Graduates, after appropriate work experience and examination, will be eligible for registration as professional foresters (R.P.F.)
This program provides students with an introduction to the biological, physical, and social sciences basic to forest resource management. It ensures a working knowledge of the characteristics of forest resources, their interactions, and management approaches. Students study the political and socio-economic contexts of forestry practice and the historical and ethical foundations of the profession. The interdisciplinary CAF specialization provides awareness and skill in cross cultural communications, facilitation, policy, and small business management. Throughout the program, emphasis is placed on encouraging communication skills, both oral and written, creative thinking, critical analysis, and professional pride.
The Canadian Federation of Professional Forester Associations (CFPFA) has reassessed their accreditation goals and standards and the Faculty of Forestry has followed their approach. Because every graduate does not need to follow exactly the same course path, the CFPFA now allows the flexibility for students to emphasize certain aspects of forest management. Students in the specialization fulfill the core requirements of the CFPFA and add courses with learning objectives appropriate for Community and Aboriginal Forestry.
