Description
Upon completion of their studies, graduates of the Department of Forestry and Natural Environment Management acquire the necessary scientific and technological knowledge, abilities and skills to operate as Foresters and Natural Environment Managers, particularly in the following areas: preparation of or participation in the elaboration of any kind of forestry and environmental studies related to management, opening and protection of terrestrial natural ecosystems (forests, woodlands, bare and grazing land, etc.), as well as management and protection of the natural environment (management studies of habitats, nature reserves, specific environmental studies, etc.).
Management, protection, organization and functioning of forest ecosystems, protected areas, urban, suburban green, forest nurseries, reforestation programs, basins, shelters, game farms and controlled hunting areas, mountain pastures, ecotourism installations and facilities etc.
Planning, design, construction, maintenance and operation of any technical infrastructure in the forestry area. Design and execution of Forest Techniques projects.
Study of Hydrology and Geomorphology of mountain areas. Study of Hydrological and Hydraulic parameters of mountain natural open ducts.
Study of torrential phenomena and management of river basins and deposit cones. Study, design and construction of mountain torrent and hydro-technical works. Snow and Snow Accommodation Management.
Development and implementation of methods for improving wood growth and production, harvesting and rational use of wood, extraction of forest products, their processing and marketing.
Control of quality and relevance, as well as handling and processing of products (direct and indirect) derived from the sustainable use of renewable forest resources.
Application of recovery and restoration methods and techniques of degraded land natural ecosystems.
Preparation and implementation of programs of natural resources repertory and mapping and monitoring of terrestrial natural ecosystems using Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems of environmental impact of projects and activities in the natural environment.
Application of methods and techniques of operational research, policy and administration for the development of renewable resources.
Implementation of prevention systems and methods and tackling of forest fires.
Development and implementation of programs for improving forestry and rangeland plants.
Design and implementation of applied research programs relating to all activities on terrestrial natural ecosystems.
Advising on environmental policy issues and oversight on implementing provisions of environmental legislation and standards of projects environmental compatibility in terrestrial natural ecosystems.
Staffing Services of the Public and Private Sector, whose purpose is to design and implement programs of protection, development and, in general, management of the natural environment as well as the execution of public and private projects concerning the natural environment.
Planning, organization and provision of environmental education in primary and secondary education in the public and private sectors.
Production and marketing of propagating material for forest trees and shrubs.
Use and marketing of pesticides of forest interest.
Development and implementation of technology in all areas of the subject of Forestry.
Relation to Employment
The qualification is essential for practicing the profession of Forestry Technologist.
Access Requirements / Progression Opportunities
Knowledge
Skills
Competences