Honours BSc in Forest Conservation Science (Specialist) - 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 protection, reflecting growing awareness of forests' cultural and ecological significance. Our Forest Conservation curriculum equips students with interdisciplinary training in both natural and social sciences, preparing them for diverse careers in private, public, and nonprofit sectors. Graduates join multidisciplinary teams addressing pressing environmental challenges including Indigenous land rights, park conservation, urban green spaces, and climate change mitigation through carbon storage.
The University of Toronto's Undergraduate Forestry program delivers thorough instruction in forest biology, ecosystem relationships, and sustainable management practices. Course offerings span forest conservation principles, tree science, urban forestry, wildlife ecology, wood technology, fire management, and renewable bioenergy systems.
Degree options include a Bachelor of Arts in Forest Conservation, emphasizing policy, economics, and community-based management with social science electives, or a Bachelor of Science in Forest Conservation Science, focusing on ecological principles with natural science electives.
These programs allow students to deepen their forestry knowledge while encouraging complementary studies in environmental science, geography, biology, chemistry, or urban planning. Minor options are available in both arts and science streams. As future forest stewards, students will develop skills to protect vital forest ecosystems while tackling complex environmental and societal challenges affecting our woodlands and communities.