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Forest Conservation Forests have traditionally been managed primarily as sources of timber and revenue. However, there is increasing recognition of their immense cultural, social and environmental role, focused particularly by recent United Nations conferences in Rio De Janeiro and Johannesburg. Increasingly the focus of forest management has shifted to include biodiversity maintenance, ecological sustainability, and the protection of wildlife and their habitats. Canadians, as custodians of 10% of the remaining global forest cover, and 25% of the undisturbed frontier forest, have both the option and the responsibility to provide global leadership in forest conservation and sustainable forest management. Forest conservation programs prepare students for this critically important role by combining traditional ecological (biology, zoology) and physical (soil science, hydrology) sciences with social sciences. Forest conservationists increasingly focus on complex, emerging social and community issues, such as aboriginal rights and land tenure, protection of wilderness parklands, preservation of urban green space, and the use of forests for carbon sequestration. Responsible stewardship of our forests and the changing focus from
industrial timber production to forest conservation has greatly expanded
the range
of expertise necessary. Graduates can pursue a wide range of new career
opportunities developing in private, government and non-government
environmental organizations where forest conservationists increasingly work
as members
of multidisciplinary teams of environmental and resource managers.
Graduates from forest conservation programs can also pursue graduate programs
in
a wide range of disciplines, including forest conservation, forestry,
environmental sciences and international development. The specialist programs provide a grounding in forest conservation with emphasis on breadth as well as research depth, and can particularly meet the needs of individuals who are considering graduate level education in forestry (M.F.C., M.Sc.F. or Ph.D.). The major programs in Forest Conservation are intended to build on a student’s interest in forestry and related issues. Students should consider combining these programs with a major in another related discipline such as environment, geography, biology, chemistry, urban studies or architecture. A minor in Forest Conservation Science in the science stream and a minor in Forest Conservation in the arts stream are also available. Students should consider combining these programs with a minor in other related disciplines. Forest Biomaterials Science Canada is not only a key player in global forest conservation but is also more economically dependant on forests than any other major developed country. Wise and innovative se of forest biomaterials is a mandatory component
of global forest conservation. It is recognized that right and
proper use
of forest-based
materials can help resolve global environmental problems as they
are
renewable, have low life cycle costs and contribute to carbon sequestration.
Traditionally,
forest materials have been used in wood construction and paper
products. Today, new and exciting technologies are transforming the forest
resource into biodegradable
polymers, specialty chemicals and carbon neutral fuels. Students
in this program will acquire a thorough understanding of forest sustainability;
material science
of wood and other forest based materials; bio-conversion technologies
related to forest and agricultural materials and optimal use and
maintenance
of
natural fibre based materials. The program is highly interdisciplinary,
combining aspects of forestry, biology, chemistry, chemical and mechanical
engineering and building sciences. Undergraduate Co-ordinator:Professor John Caspersen, room 3011 , Earth Sciences Centre (416-946-8506) Undergraduate Administrator:Ms. A. Veneziano, room 1016E, Earth Sciences Centre (416-978-5480) Forest Conservation and Forest Biomaterials Science ProgramsForest Conservation Science (Science program)Enrolment in the specialist program is open to students who have completed four first-year courses with a minimum GPA of 2.3. Enrolment in the major and minor programs is open to students who have completed four first-year courses. Specialist program: (13.5 full courses or their equivalent, including at least fOUR 300-series courses and 2.5 400-series courses; other equivalent and approved courses offered by other Faculties, University of Toronto Mississauga or University of Toronto Scarborough may be eligible for inclusion.) First Year: Second Year: Third Year: Fourth Year: Major program: (8 full courses or their equivalent, including at least 2.0 300-series courses
and one 400-series course; other equivalent and approved courses offered by
other Faculties, University of Toronto Mississauga or University of Toronto
Scarborough may be eligible for inclusion.) First Year: Second Year: Third Year: Fourth Year: Minor Program: (4 full courses or their equivalent, including at least 1.0 300-series course and one 400-series course) First Year: 1.0 FCE BIO120H1/ GGR100H1, GGR101H1/ENV200H1 Second Year: FOR200H1, FOR201H1 Third Year: 1.0 FCE from: FOR300H1, FOR301H1, FOR302H1, FOR303H1, FOR305H1, FOR306H1, FOR307H1, FOR310H1 Fourth Year: FOR400Y1 Forest Conservation (Arts program)Enrolment in the specialist program is open to students who have completed four first-year courses with a minimum GPA of 2.3. Enrolment in the major and minor programs is open to students who have completed four first-year courses. Specialist program: (12 full courses or their equivalent, including at least 3.5 300-series courses and 2.5 400-series courses; other equivalent and approved courses offered by other Faculties, University of Toronto Mississauga or University of Toronto Scarborough may be eligible for inclusion.) First Year: Second Year: Third Year: Fourth Year: Major program (8 full courses or their equivalent, including at least 2.0 300-series
courses and one 400-series course; other equivalent and approved courses offered
by
other Faculties, University of Toronto Mississauga or University of Toronto
Scarborough may be eligible for inclusion.) First Year: Second Year: Third Year: Fourth Year: Minor program: (4 full courses or their equivalent) First Year: 1.0 of ANT100Y1/ECO100Y1/ENV200H1/GGR100H1 + GGR101H1 Higher Years: 3.0 FCEs from (FOR200H1, FOR201H1, FOR300H1, FOR301H1, FOR302H1, FOR303H1, FOR305H1, FOR306H1, FOR307H1, FOR310H1, FOR400Y1, FOR401H1) Forest Biomaterials Science (Science program)The Forest Biomaterials major or minor may be strengthened by an accompanying major or minor(s) in Biology (major, minor), Biochemistry (major), Forest Conservation (major, minor) , Chemistry (major, minor), Environmental Chemistry (minor), Materials Chemistry (minor) or Environment & Science (major, minor). Consult the Program Coordinator, Professor Sally Krigstin, room 3029, Earth Sciences Centre (416-946-8507) Enrolment in the major and minor programs is open to students who have completed four first-year courses. Major program: (8 full courses or their equivalent, including at least 2.0 FCE 300-series courses and 2.0 FCE 400-series courses; other equivalent and approved courses offered by other Faculties may be eligible for inclusion.) 1. BIO120H1;
1.0 FCE from BIO220H1; MSE101H1; ECO100Y1, ECO105Y1; CHM138H1, CHM139H1; ARC132H1 Minor Program: (4 full courses or their equivalent, including at least 1.5 FCE 300-series course and one FCE 400-series courses) 1. 1.5 FCE from BIO120H1; MSE101H1; ECO105Y1; CHM138H1 CHM139H1, CHM220H1; ARC132H1; FOR200H1; ENV234Y1; MGT201H1 |
2. 1.0 FCE from: