Honours BA in Forest Conservation (Specialist) - St. George in Toronto Canada | University of Toronto

Historically, forestry education primarily emphasized managing forests for timber production and economic gain. Today, recognizing forests' vital cultural, social, and ecological importance, management approaches now prioritize biodiversity conservation, ecosystem health, and wildlife habitat protection. Our Forest Conservation curriculum equips students for these evolving responsibilities by integrating ecological sciences with social sciences. Graduates enter diverse roles across private, public, and non-profit sectors, where conservation professionals collaborate in multidisciplinary teams to address pressing environmental challenges - from Indigenous land rights and park conservation to urban green space preservation and climate change mitigation through carbon storage.
The University of Toronto's Undergraduate Forestry program delivers thorough training in forestry's biological, social, and operational aspects within ecosystem contexts. Coursework spans forest conservation principles, tree science, urban forestry, wildlife ecology, wood technology, agroforestry, bioenergy systems, and fire management strategies.
Degree options include a Bachelor of Arts in Forest Conservation, emphasizing community-based management, policy development, and forest economics with social science electives, or a Bachelor of Science in Forest Conservation Science, focusing on ecological principles with life and physical science electives.
Our major programs cultivate students' forestry interests while encouraging complementary studies in environmental science, geography, biology, chemistry, or urban planning. Minor options are available in both Forest Conservation (Arts) and Forest Conservation Science (Science).
As future stewards of natural resources, forestry students develop skills to protect forest ecosystems while confronting landscape-scale environmental challenges. If you're committed to sustainable resource management, enjoy hands-on outdoor learning, and seek interdisciplinary training to address climate-affected resource issues, our forestry programs offer ideal preparation.