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Developed with the input of industry leaders and with a focus on applied and experiential learning, the 2-year Coastal Forestry Technology Diploma program prepares graduates to keep pace with the latest practices and technologies required by the BC Forestry Sector. You’ll gain a comprehensive foundation in ecology, silviculture, forest measurements, forest operations, sustainable resource management, cultural resource management, communication skills and occupational safety.
Program Outcomes include, but are not limited to:
- Identify, explain and demonstrate forest technologists’ skills, competencies and functions inclusive of forest measurements, silviculture, forest operations and forest protection.
- Demonstrate an ability to integrate Indigenous knowledge, values and objectives in operational planning and management practices.
- Identify and describe forest ecosystems.
- Describe the components of forest ecosystems and their complex interactions.
- Conduct forest inventory surveys and field measurements to determine forest resource values.
- Identify, assess and mitigate the impacts of a wide range of forest health factors.
- Contribute to all phases of forest management.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrate respectful stakeholder engagement.
- Demonstrate ethical and professional conduct.
- Demonstrate project management and coordination skills with health, safety and environmental considerations as per Forest Technologist practice and requirements.
- Communicate effectively in all areas of resource management using appropriate terms and concepts.
- Apply mensuration principles and standards when collecting field data.
- Use leading edge software and technology in the collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation of field data to accurately represent resource inventories
- Apply principles of wildfire prevention and protection.
- Identify, select, operate, and maintain tools and equipment as appropriate in a variety of environmental conditions.
- Demonstrate ability to work in accordance with safety and operating standards.
- Demonstrate ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment while applying effective teamwork, leadership and interpersonal skills.
Career Opportunities
Graduates will have the opportunity to apply through the ABCFP to become a Trainee Forest Technologist (TFT) on the pathway to becoming a Registered Forest Technologist (RFT) upon completion.
Potential employment options include:
- Timber Cruiser
- Forest Engineer
- Wildfire Specialist
- Operations Technologist
- Riparian Assessor
- Forest Health Surveyor
- Silvicultural Technician
- GIS Analyst
- Timber Appraisal Specialist
- Forest Protection Officer
Supply List
You are responsible for obtaining the following supplies and field tools.
Field Equipment - please see the downloadable PDF below for equipment specifications and examples
- caulk boots
- hiking boots
- high visibility rain gear
- high visibility vest
- hard hat with visor and ear protectors
- safety glasses
- Suunto clinometer
- compass
- pocket scale
- field book (waterproof)
- rite-in- rain note paper
- 3” binder & note paper
- flash drive
- pens, pencils, highlighters and eraser
iPad & environmental case Tech Specs
- iPad mini or iPad Air (mini is often preferred for field work)
- 64 GB or higher
- MUST be Wi-fi + Cellular and GPS enabled (You do not need a data plan)
Waterpoof Environmental Case: please ensure your case matches your model of iPad. Example case.
Download the Supply List PDF
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