FOR278 Forest Technology Field School
FOR 278 Forest Technology Field School is a two‑week, end‑of‑semester field school provides immersive, hands‑on training to strengthen students’ technical field skills in preparation for summer employment and the second year of the Forest Technology program. Through intensive applied learning in real-world forestry settings, students gain practical experience with core operational activities, including:
- Safe and effective use of forestry field equipment
- Silviculture surveys and prescription‑related fieldwork
- Forest measurements and sampling techniques
- Cutblock development, layout, and basic engineering
- Wildfire operations and fuel management practices
- Geospatial data collection, navigation, and analysis
- Applied ecology and wildlife habitat monitoring
By participating in these activities, students build the practical competencies required for professional, safe, and effective fieldwork aligned with provincial and federal forestry standards.
Prerequisite
Successful completion of ENVR first-year courses with a minimum of 60% or with School Chair permission.