Further Information
Upon completing their studies, the graduates of the Department of Forestry and Management of Natural Environment acquire the necessary scientific and technological knowledge, competences, and skills, in order to work as Foresters and Managers of the Natural Environment, in the following sectors:
a) Preparation of all types of forestall and environmental studies, regarding the management and protection of the terrestrial natural ecosystems, b) Management, protection, organization, and operation of the following: forest ecosystems, protected natural regions, urban, suburban green, forest nurseries, mountain pastures, ecotourism facilities, etc. c) Design, construction, and maintenance of forest roadworks and hydrotechnical projects. d) Development and application of methods for the improvement and increase of wood production, harvest, the proper use of wood, etc. e) Application of methods for treating and recovering undermines terrestrial natural ecosystems and for the assessment of environmental impacts. f) Creation and application of programmes of registration and mapping of natural resources, and of monitoring of terrestrial natural ecosystems with the use of Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
Relation To Employment
The degree in Forestry and Management of Natural Environment of Technological Education is necessary to work as a Forester (or Forester Technologist).
Transitions
Access to this type of qualification have those who have completed at least the secondary education (level 4).
Holders of such qualifications gain access to study programmes at the same level or at level 7 or 8.
Ways To Aquire
Qualifications of this type are acquired via formal education.