Graduate Certificate in Forest Geomatics and Biometrics Technology

Ecological forest management ensures resources are harvested in a way that supports both the economy and protects the biodiversity of the forest. This program equips you with the specialized geomatics skills needed to achieve this balance.

You develop skills to inventory forest values, plan harvests and forecast ecosystem response through the practical, real-world application of current technologies. These skills are critical in supporting the shift to a selection-based harvest model that supports forest ecology, biodiversity and sustainable forest development.

You learn to:
Identify forest ecosystem characteristics that inform sustainable, culturally appropriate forestry practices including forest structure, wildlife habitat, biodiversity, hydrology, stand health, land use and other information to support ecological forestry.
Plan and execute remote data collection including GIS and remote sensing to identify forest characteristics and monitor, map and manage forest ecosystems.
Apply statistical analysis methods to spatial and non-spatial forest data to support ecological forest management.
Design cartographic products to communicate data with colleagues, community partners and landowners.
Identify practices for applying a two-eyed seeing approach to sustainable forestry.

Career options
Graduates are uniquely prepared for careers in ecological forest management. They are employed with conservation groups, government agencies, environmental consulting companies, engineering firms and forest management companies in a variety of capacities including: Forest Inventory Resource Officer, Forest Planning Technologist, Forest Survey or Research Officer
Park Planning Technician

Diploma, advanced diploma, graduate certificate, or undergraduate degree from a related area. Related areas include:

Forestry (including Natural Resource Environmental Technology)

Geomatics (including Geographic Information Systems, Cartography, Geomatics Engineering Technology), Geography

Environmental Science, Biology, Archaeology, Geology, Engineering (including technology and technician programs)

Resource Management

Copy of board-attested or direct-issued Certificate issued by All India – Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), All India – Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), or State Boards of Higher Secondary Education.

Copy of Statement of Marks/Mark Sheet for Grade 12. School-issued transcripts/records with marks are not acceptable.

Official transcripts – You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission.