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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FORESTRY
The Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Management offers the degree of Bachelor of
Science in Forestry.
Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Management
General Office: I.U.C. - Forestry, Room 101
Mailing Address: Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Management,
University of New Brunswick,
P.O. Box 4400, Fredericton, N. B.,
Canada, E3B 5A3
Phone:
(506) 453-4501
Fax:
(506) 453-3538
Email:
forem@unb.ca
Website:
http://www.unbf.ca/forestry/
FACULTY
Dean:
Van Lantz, PhD
Assistant Dean : Thom A. Erdle, PhD
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Arp, Paul A., BSc (Car), PhD (McG), Prof - 1978
Beckley, Thomas, AB (Boudoin), MS, PhD (Wisconsin-Madison), Prof – 2000
Benoy, Glenn, BSc (Tor), MSc (McGill), PhD (Guelph), Adjunct Prof - 2009
Bourque, Charles, BSc (Dal), BSc (Alta), MScF, PhD (UNB), Prof – 1994
Cameron, Stewart, BSc (Mount Allison), MScF (SUNY College of Forestry at Syracuse),
PhD (Griffith Univ), Adjunct Prof - 2010
Chui, Ying Hei, BSc (S'ton), PhD (Brighton Poly), PEng, Prof - 1993
Cunjak, Richard, BSc (Guelph), MSc (Nfld), PhD (Wat), Can. Res. Chair in River Ecosystem
Science (Joint Biology) - 1997
Curry, Allen, BES (Wat), MSc (Trent), PhD (Guelph), Prof , Canadian Rivers Institute ,
(Joint Biology) - 1997
Diamond, Antony W., BA (Cantab), MSc, PhD (Aberd.), Prof, Atlantic Laboratory for
Avian Research, (Joint Biology) - 1994
Erdle, Thom, BScF (UNB), MF (UBC), PhD (UNB), Prof - 1995
Forbes, Graham, BA (York), MA, PhD (Wat), Prof, (Joint Science) - 1994
Golding, Jason, BScBiol(Dalhousie), MScFE(UNB), BScF (UNB), Senior Instructor - 2005
Gong, Meng, BScE, MScE (Nanjing, China), PhD (UNB), Research Associate – 2007
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Kershaw, John A., BS, MS (Purdue), PhD (Wash), Prof – 1991
Klenk, Nicole, BSc, MSc (McGill), PhD (UBC), Adjunct Prof - 2013
Krasowski, Marek, BSc (Academy of Agricultural Sciences), MSc, PhD (Vic), Prof - 1999
Lantz, Van, BA (Car.), MA (Dal), PhD (S.Fraser), Prof (Joint Economics) – 2000
LaRocque, Armand, BSc, MSc, (Sherbrooke), PhD (Montreal), Research Assoc - 2012
Leblon, Brigitte, Dip Agricultural Eng (Universite Catholique de Louvain), PhD (Ecole
Nationale Superieure d'Agronomie), Prof - 1994
Li, Xiu-Qing, BSc (Shandong Argiculture), MSc, PhD (Paris), Adjunct Prof - 1998
MacLellan, James, BSc, MSc, PhD (Tor), Sr. Research Assoc - 2011
MacLean, David, BSc, PhD (UNB), Prof - 1999
Meng, Fan-Rui, BS, MS (Northeast Forestry Univ.), PhD (UNB), Prof and Dir, Ctr for
Watershed Mgmt & Conversation Research - 1995
Methven, Ian, BScF (UNB), PhD (Duke), Prof & Dean Emeritus - 1999
2007
Needham, Ted, BScF, MScF, PhD (VPI & SU), Prof – 1987
Ni, Chun, BSc, MSc (Shanghai), PhD (UNB), Adjunct Prof – 2010
Powell, Graham R., BSc (Edin), MSc (UNB), PhD (Edin), Prof Emeritus - 1996
Rajora, Om. BSc, MSc, LLB (India), PhD (Tor) Prof - 2004
Richards, Evelyn, BA, MA (UNB), DPhil (Dal Tech), PEng., Assoc Prof - 1999
Savidge, Rodney A., BScF, MScF (Tor), PhD (Wales), Prof - 1985
Sergeant, Brian, BScF (UNB), Sr Teaching Assoc. - 1986
Smith, Ian, BSc (Sund Polyt), MSc (Durh), PhD, (Polyt S Bank), DSc (S Bank), PEng,
Professor Emeritus – 1986
Smith, Ron, BScF (UNB), MScF (Wisconsin), PhD,(Maine) – Adjunct Prof - 2012
Sweeney, Jonathan D, BSc (S.Fraser), PhD (UNB), Adjunct Prof 1999
Wang, Brad, BSc, MEng (Nanjing), MSc, PhD (UBC), Adjunct Prof -2008
White, Barry, BScF, MScF (UNB), PhD (UBC) – Adjunct Prof –
2009
Whitney, Norman, BSc (Alta), MSc (UWO), PhD (Tor), Prof Emeritus - 1994
General Information
Forests are a source of environmental, economic and social values for all of society. Continued
maintenance of these values requires knowledge of natural dynamics at the scale of landscapes, and
design skills that extend to large land areas over very long time horizons. The BScF program prepares
professionals to work in complex situations where the goals of management must be determined by
present society, and the actions to reach these goals must be designed for implementation over time
horizons of centuries, in order that future societies will have continued enjoyment of values from forest
landscapes. Graduates have the necessary skills to:
a. interact with society to define goals for the forest environment;
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b. take a leadership role in the design and implementation of plans to ensure achievement of
those goals;
c. help resolve social conflicts associated with issues of environmental and forested landscape
management; and
d. assess changes in forested landscapes over time and present this information for public
evaluation of progress and review of goals.
Regulations
Students are strongly advised to read the General University Regulations, Section B of this Calendar, for
information not covered in the following:
1. A minimum of 146 credit hours is required for the BScF degree.
2. All entering students of the Faculty of Forestry and Environmental management are required to
attend the orientation program organized by the faculty.
3. Students must consult with the Student Services Coordinator to receive advice on course
selection. Students may only register for 22 or more credit hours in a semester if they have a
GPA of 3.0 or higher in the previous assessment period and have obtained permission from the
Assistant Dean.
4. FOR 1001 , FOR 2006 , FOR 3006 , FOR 4096 and FOR 4020 cover subject matter that is delivered
in increasing degree of complexity; these courses must be taken in sequence.
5. Degree requirements must be successfully completed in not more than 16 terms during a period
of 8 consecutive calendar years from the date of first registration in the program. Transfer
students will have the time limit prorated on the basis of advanced credit granted.
6. A minimum assessment grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 is required at the end of each year.
Refer to the University Regulations section of this calendar, for regulations regarding the
Calculation of Grade Point Averages, and standing and promotion requirements.
7. A student who has been required to withdraw from the program for academic reasons once,
and who reapplies for admission following the withdrawal period, may be re-admitted to the
program. If re-admitted, the student will automatically be on academic probation. Failure to
meet the normal academic requirements at the next time of assessment will result in final
dismissal from the program. Further applications for re-admission will not be considered.
8. C grade minimum is required for all prerequisite and core courses used for credit towards the
BScF degree.
Honours Program
Students intending to take the Honours Program must declare their intent to the Assistant Dean prior to
the end of the third year of their program and have a CGPA of at least 3.0. All students in the Honours
Program are required to complete FOR 4991 Honours Research Project.
To graduate in Honours, students must meet certain minimum standards in the course work beyond
second year.
1. Maintain a CGPA of at least 3.0
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2. Achieve a minimum grade of B- in FOR 4991
Curriculum
The core program focuses on forest ecosystem management with a blend of courses in basic,
biophysical, social, and management sciences. Opportunity for students to pursue an education of
substantial personal choice is provided by elective courses that can be organized in areas of
concentration leading to minors. Students may also elect to follow minors offered by other faculties, or
they may take a general variety of courses that does not lead to a minor. Twenty-four credit hours are
required for a minor in the BScF program.
Core courses are listed below. Students are advised to incorporate electives to balance workloads to a
normal load of five or six courses per term.
Observations and experimentation in a forested environment are critical to the education of
professional foresters so work in natural settings is an important part of many courses. Extensive use is
made of University forests which total 3,000 hectares in area, including the UNB Woodlot adjacent to
the Fredericton campus. To work in these and other areas, students are advised that they will need an
approved hard hat (approximate cost $10.00) and approved safety-toed work boots (approximate cost
$100.00).
Students will be required to pay for a portion of costs of extended field trips.
The Canadian Forest Service and the headquarters of the New Brunswick Department of Natural
Resources and Energy are also adjacent to the campus. Scientists and managers at these institutions
commonly undertake collaborative projects with students which provide opportunities for students to
learn from the experience of others beyond their professors.
Core Course Requirements
BIOL 1001
BIOL 1006
Biological Principles, Part I
Applications in Biology, Part I
BIOL 1012
Biological Principles, Part II
BIOL 1017
Applications in Biology, Part II
CHEM 1001 *
CHEM 1006 *
ENR 1001
FOR 1001
ENR 1002
ENR 2004
ENR 2531
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry Laboratory I
Resource Management Issues, Ethics and Communications I
Introduction to Forestry
Resource Management Issues, Ethics and Communications II
Social and Cultural Systems
Introduction to Hydrometeorological Systems
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ESCI 1001 *
ESCI 1036 *
ENR 1611
FOR 2006
FOR 2113
FOR 2505
FOR 2281
FOR 2282
FOR 2416
FOR 2425
FOR 2432
FOR 2435
The Earth: Its Origin, Evolution and Age
Geology Lab for Foresters
Engineered Systems in Natural Resources
Management of Natural Systems
Introduction to Forest Wildlife Ecology
Soils for Plant Growth
GIS in Forestry I
GIS in Forestry II
Structure and Development of Woody Plants
Autecology of Forest Vegetation
Forest Inventory and Growth
Physiological Processes in the Forest
FOR 3005
FOR 3006
FOR 3101
FOR 3303
FOR 3445
FOR 3456
FOR 4020
FOR 4096
FOR 4545
FOR 4625
FOR 4973
FOR 2703
FOR 2803
Silviculture and Stand Intervention Design
Forest Management
Forest Economics
Photogrammetry, Photo-interpretation and Remote Sensing
Forest Ecology: Populations and Communities
Forest Watershed and Forest Fire Management
Management Practicum
Forest Landscape Design and Management
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management
Integrated Management of Insects and Fungi
Forestry Field Camp
Forest Operations Concepts
Wood Technology
MATH 1823
Calculus for Management Sciences
MATH 1833
Finite Mathematics for Management Sciences
STAT2264*
Intro Statistics for Biology Students
*Alternative equivalents for course may be available with approval of the Student Services Coordinator
or designated advisor.
Urban Forestry Major
The Urban Forestry Major is a 2+2 BScF degree program offered in conjunction with Sir Sanford Fleming
College (SSFC) in Lindsay, Ontario. Students who have successfully completed the Urban Forestry
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Technician Program at SSFC (with a 70% or higher average grade) will be eligible to enroll in a BScF
Urban Forestry Major at UNB.
Urban forestry is a specialized branch of forestry focused on the care, protection and maintenance of
trees, forests, and green spaces in and around populated areas. Urban forestry emphasises the social,
public, health and environmental links and interactions associated with urban and community spaces.
The objective of the Urban Forestry Major is to educate professionals so they are well-equipped to
interact with the public, and to design, evaluate, and implement management of forests and green
spaces in urban environments.
After attaining a Urban Forestry Technician diploma at SSFC, students with a satisfactory standing must
complete 82 credits at UNB. The required courses are:
BIOL1001; BIOL1006
Biological Principles I + Lab
FOR1001
Introduction to Forestry
FOR2006
Management of Natural Systems
FOR2505
Forest Soils
FOR3101
Forest Economics
BIOL1012; BIOL1017
Biological Principles II + Lab
ENR1611
Engineered Systems in Natural Resources
MATH1823
Calculus for Management Sciences
FOR3006
Forest Management
ENR3201
Urban Watershed Management
ENR4785
Urban Forest Conservation & Management
FOR2282
GIS in Forestry II
FOR3005
Silviculture & Stand Interv. Design
FOR3445
Forest Ecology: Pop. & Communities
FOR4020
Forest Management Practicum
FOR4545
Biodiversity & Ecological Management
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FOR4973
Forestry Field Camp
FOR2703
Forest Operations
FOR2803
Wood Technology
FOR4721
Urban Land Use Policy, Plan. & Proc.
2 ElectivesMinors
1. Forest Environment Minor: The Forest Environment Minor is a formal way to receive
recognition for completing a concentrated, introductory study on forestry issues, forest
measurements, forest ecology, social values and policy, and forest management. It is available
to students in all degree programs excepting BScF. It prepares students for an awareness of the
multiple values that forests provide to society, as well as the processes that conserve and
sustain the use of forests for habitat and biological diversity. The Minor requires 24 credit hours
(approximately 8 courses) of approved courses as listed below. Credit hours of core courses in
the student’s major may not be counted towards the credit hour requirement of this minor.
Substitutions may be made at the discretion of the faculty advisor.
Required:
FOR 1001
Introduction to Forestry
FOR 2006
Management of Natural Systems
Choose one of the following two:
ENR 2004
Social and Cultural Systems
ENVS 4002
Stakeholder Approaches to Problem Solving
Choose one of:
FOR 2425
Autecology of Forest Vegetation
FOR 4545
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management
The remaining credit hours may be selected from the following list. Additional courses may be
added to this list at the discretion of the Faculty Advisor.
FOR 2113
Introduction to Forest Wildlife Ecology
FOR 2425
Autecology of Forest Vegetation
FOR 2432
Forest Inventory and Growth
FOR 2505
Soils for Plant Growth
FOR 2281
GIS in Forestry I
FOR 2282
GIS in Forestry II
FOR 3005
Silviculture And Stand Intervention Design
FOR 2703
Forest Operations Concepts
FOR 3006
Forest Management
FOR 3101
Forest Economics
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FOR 3445
FOR 3456
FOR 4013
FOR 4412
FOR 4425
FOR 4545
FOR 4625
Forest Ecology: Populations and Communities
Water and Fire Management
Basic Woodlot Management
Methods in Forest Regeneration
Resource Conservation Genetics
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management
Integrated Mgmt of Insects and Fungi
Computer Applications Minor: This minor develops a working level of computer literacy in data
handling for geographic information systems and remote sensing as applied to forest inventory and
management design.
Required courses:
One of the following two:
CS 1073 Intro to Computer Programming I (in Java)
CS 1003 Introduction to Computer Programming
FOR 2282 GIS in Forestry II
FOR 3313 Digital Image Processing in Remote Sensing
In addition, students must choose 3 credit hours from among CS 1083
Intro to Computer Programming II (in Java)
CS 2685
C++ Programming for Programmers
CS 2043
Software Engineering I
CS 3043
Software Engineering II
CS 3703
Multimedia Design
CS 5735
Geographical Application Design & Development
FOR 4205
FOR 4303
FOR 4304
GGE 4403
GGE 2413
Quantitative Forest Characterization
Optical, Thermal Infrared and Radar Remote Sensing
Image Processing Methods for Radarsat-2 and Polarimetric Images
Geographic Information Systems
Mapping Concepts and Techniques
2. Wildlife Conservation Minor: The Wildlife Conservation Minor is a formal way to receive
recognition for focusing your education on wildlife species, their biological characteristics,
management, and current environmental issues; all these areas are of increasing importance to
the ways society progresses. Requirements for the Wildlife Conservation Minor are listed under
the Environment and Natural Resources program.
The Wildlife Conservation Minor is also designed to facilitate a student's ability to acquire
professional certification by The Wildlife Society, the principal North American organization
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overseeing the wildlife profession. Certification requires courses from each of the categories
indicated in the following list and we encourage students to consult with the Student Services
Coordinator early, and on an on-going basis, to obtain advice about selecting courses that help
to meet Wildlife Certification requirements.
3. Forest Science Minor: The Forest Science minor provides students the opportunity to
complement their forest ecosystem management core program with courses in the general field
of forest-related science. Two courses are required. Students may then select a stream of
related courses or a more varied range of courses that will give insight into more than one area.
Examples of areas include ecology, biodiversity, biotechnology, or the biophysical environment.
Students are advised to consult their advisor for guidance in course selection.
The required courses to be taken in years 2 or 3 are:
BIOL 2053
FOR 2345
Genetics
Meteorology and Hydrology
A minimum of 17 credit hours of courses are to be selected from the following list, or approved
alternatives (courses offered by the Faculties of Engineering, Forestry or Science). At least three
courses are to be at the 3000 level or higher.
BIOL 1846
BIOL 2073
BIOL 2093
BIOL 3301
Introduction to the Vascular Plants of New Brunswick
Fundamentals of Microbiology
Zoology
Taxonomy of the Flowering Plants
BIOL 3521
BIOL 3459
BIOL 4413
BIOL 4723
FOR 3425
FOR 4303
FOR 4438
FOR 4466
FOR 4506
FOR 4602
FOR 4911
Plant Function: Physiology and Metabolism
Economic Botany
Environmental Plant Physiology
Ornithology
Forest Tree Genetics and Genomics
Optical, Thermal, Infrared and Radar Remote Sensing
Biochemistry of Trees
Advanced Studies in Forest Plants
Advanced Studies in Forest Soils and Hydrology
Ecology of Forest Insects
Directed Studies
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