该计划提供了在大多数森林技术领域开始职业所需的技术培训。该计划强调承认和赞赏森林的所有主要价值，包括木材，休闲，野生动植物，范围，鱼类，水和视觉景观。该计划已获得加拿大技术认证委员会的认可。该课程的毕业生符合注册森林技术员（RFT）的卑诗省森林专业协会（ABCFP）所需的会员资格标准。该计划目前已有12门课程获得ABCFP的认可，根据《不列颠哥伦比亚省森林人法》，该课程可被视为获得注册专业森林人（RPF）的资格。VIU的自然资源保护学士学位，理学学士学位，生物学专业，渔业与水产养殖科学学士学位以及UBC，
This program provides the technical training required for starting a career in most fields of forest technology. The program emphasizes the recognition and appreciation of all the major values of the forest including timber, recreation, wildlife, range, fish, water, and visual landscapes. The program is accredited by the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board. Graduates of this program meet the required standard for membership in the Association of BC Forest Professionals (ABCFP) as Registered Forest Technologists (RFT).Twelve courses in the program are currently recognized by the ABCFP and may be credited toward gaining the status of Registered Professional Forester (RPF) in accordance with the Foresters Act of BC. Credit may be granted towards VIU’s Bachelor of Natural Resource Protection, Bachelor of Science, Major in Biology, and Bachelor of Science in Fisheries & Aquaculture programs, as well as forestry degree programs at UBC, UNBC, and University of Alberta.In the summer, between the first and second year of the program, all students are expected to obtain a forestry-related job to broaden their knowledge of practical forestry. VIU assists students in obtaining forestry employment, both during the summer months and following graduation.Students may transfer into the second year of VIU’s Forestry program either from community colleges in BC, or from a recognized forest technology school in Canada or the United States. The qualifications of each student requesting such transfer are adjudicated individually. VIU Students also have the opportunity of transferring to other institutions.Second year students may participate in international field schools and receive VIU credit while studying at designated forestry schools abroad.Students are required to complete two one-day First Aid courses (OFA Level 1 and Transportation Endorsement) by the end of September of the first year.Students wishing to obtain an undergraduate degree in Forest Resource Management or Forest Operations from the University of British Columbia (UBC) School of Forestry may, after completing the VIU program (“bridging” year), transfer directly into third year at UBC.More than 20,000 of scholarships, awards and bursaries are specifically dedicated to students of the forestry program each year. These monies are in addition to the general financial aid available to forestry students. For more information on scholarships, bursaries and awards, please check with the Financial Aid office or visit Financial Aid and Awards.