You enjoy physical work in the outdoors. As a planning forester or forest technician, protecting forests is high on your priority list as you design, plan and direct forestation and reforestation projects—maximizing timber production and attractiveness.
You enjoy physical work in the outdoors. As a planning forester or forest technician, protecting forests is high on your priority list as you design, plan and direct forestation and reforestation projects—maximizing timber production and attractiveness.
The path it takes to be A Planning Forester (RPF) / Forest Technologist (RPFT)
What you will need
Registered Professional Forester: Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry. Registered Professional Forest Technologist: Diploma in Forest Technology. Outdoor experience recommended
Where you can get it
University of Alberta
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
Alberta Junior Forest Rangers provides work-related forestry experience
Tribal Chiefs Employment & Training Services Association (TCETSA)
The path it takes to be A Planning Forester (RPF) / Forest Technologist (RPFT)
What you will need
Registered Qualified Forester: Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry. Registered Professional Forest Technologist: Diploma in Forest Technology. Outdoor experience recommended
Where you can get it
University of Alberta
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
Alberta Junior Forest Rangers provides work-related forestry experience
Tribal Chiefs Employment & Training Services Association (TCETSA)