BSc (Hons) Forest Management (with sandwich year) at University of Cumbria

If you’re passionate about managing woodlands for the benefit of people and planet, our BSc (Hons) Forest Management (with Sandwich Year) degree offers the perfect blend of theory, practical skills and real-world application. You’ll study how to manage forests for commercial, recreation and conservation purposes, with your core modules focusing on silviculture, woodland ecology, forest health and forest management planning.

Faculty: Institute of Science and Environment  |  Duration: Full-time: 4 Years  |  Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement year)  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Carlisle, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Foresters, the forestry sector's professional body, the course will teach you about the management of forests and woodlands for commercial, recreation, and conservation objectives. Modules include: Introduction to Managing Trees, Woods and Forests; Measuring Trees and Forests; Silviculture; Woodland Ecology; Wood Utilisation and Processing; Forestry Fundamentals; Practical Forest Skills; Geographic Information Systems; Research Methods and Data Analysis; Managing Forest Operations; Forest Policy and Governance; Forest Health and Protection.

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