Diploma in Coastal Forest Technology North Island College - Campbell River Campus, Canada

Gain the skills and technical knowledge to become a valuable member of BC’s forest management team. Designed with the input of industry leaders and with a focus on applied and experiential learning, you’ll learn a wide range of forestry theory and applied learning to prepare you for a successful and rewarding career in the coastal forest sector.

Developed with the input of industry leaders and with a focus on applied and experiential learning, the 2-year Coastal Forestry Technology Diploma program prepares graduates to keep pace with the latest practices and technologies required by the BC Forestry Sector. You’ll gain a comprehensive foundation in ecology, silviculture, forest measurements, forest operations, sustainable resource management, cultural resource management, communication skills and occupational safety.

Program Outcomes include, but are not limited to:

• Identify, explain and demonstrate forest technologists’ skills, competencies and functions inclusive of forest measurements, silviculture, forest operations and forest protection.
• Demonstrate an ability to integrate Indigenous knowledge, values and objectives in operational planning and management practices.
• Identify and describe forest ecosystems.
• Describe the components of forest ecosystems and their complex interactions.
• Conduct forest inventory surveys and field measurements to determine forest resource values.
• Identify, assess and mitigate the impacts of a wide range of forest health factors.
• Contribute to all phases of forest management.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate respectful stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrate ethical and professional conduct.
• Demonstrate project management and coordination skills with health, safety and environmental considerations as per Forest Technologist practice and requirements.
• Communicate effectively in all areas of resource management using appropriate terms and concepts.
• Apply mensuration principles and standards when collecting field data.
• Use leading edge software and technology in the collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation of field data to accurately represent resource inventories
• Apply principles of wildfire prevention and protection.
• Identify, select, operate, and maintain tools and equipment as appropriate in a variety of environmental conditions.
• Demonstrate ability to work in accordance with safety and operating standards.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment while applying effective teamwork, leadership and interpersonal skills.