Honours BSc in Forest Biomaterials Science - St. George in Toronto Canada | University of Toronto

Historically, forestry education primarily emphasized managing forests for timber production and economic gain. Today, forest management has evolved to encompass biodiversity conservation, ecosystem health, and wildlife habitat protection, reflecting growing awareness of forests' cultural and ecological significance. Our Forest Conservation curriculum equips students for these vital responsibilities by integrating ecological sciences with social studies. Graduates can explore diverse career paths in private, public, and nonprofit sectors, where conservation professionals collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to address pressing environmental and social concerns - including Indigenous land rights, parkland preservation, urban green spaces, and carbon capture initiatives.
The University of Toronto's Undergraduate Forestry program delivers thorough training in forestry's biological, social, and operational aspects within ecological contexts. Coursework spans forest conservation principles, tree science, urban forestry, wildlife ecology, wood technology, agroforestry, bioenergy systems, and wildfire management.
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 forestry expertise while encouraging interdisciplinary study. Students often pair forestry studies with complementary disciplines like environmental science, geography, biology, chemistry, or urban planning. Minor programs in both Arts and Science streams are also offered. As future forest stewards, students will develop skills to sustainably manage forest resources while tackling complex environmental challenges affecting ecosystems and communities.