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| Offered By: | Faculty of Science | | Minimum: | 48 units | | Academic Plan: | 6607XFSTY | | CRICOS Code: | 055231G | | Areas of Interest: | Forestry | | 2009 Annual Fees: $A22,800 | The Graduate Diploma in Forestry is a flexible program intended for those who wish to broaden their knowledge, or to develop knowledge in areas that were not included in earlier studies, in the nominated area of specialisation. The Graduate Diploma also provides a route for candidates without an Honours Bachelor degree to progress to a higher degree. The Graduate Diploma in Forestry is part of the National Forestry Masters Program, a collaboration between ANU, Southern Cross University, and the Universities of Melbourne, Queensland and Tasmania. ANU graduate forestry students are encouraged to participate in the National Forestry Masters Program; for more information, visit the NFM website. Please note that all applicants for the Graduate Diploma in Forestry need to include two professional referee reports with their application. | Prerequisites
Applicants should have a Bachelor degree with passes at levels that indicate capacity for graduate work. However, equivalent relevant work experience and publications may also be taken into account in assessing eligibility. |
Program Requirements The Graduate Diploma in Forestry consists of 48 units, comprising at least 30 units with a ENVS prefix and content relevant to forestry. Degree Structure The final structure and content of the program will be developed after discussion with each student about their background, previous knowledge and future intentions. A summary of postgraduate course offerings at the Fenner School of Environment and Society, by study mode and broad area, can be found here. Students may also take approved courses from elsewhere in the university, in some of the following academic units and programs. Career Possibilities The forestry sector is both one of Australia's largest resource and manufacturing industries, and one of its most diverse. Foresters work from boardrooms to the bush, in conservation and production, and at scales from the paddock to the global. A career in forestry opens up a wide spectrum of opportunities around the world. Forestry is not just about understanding trees and forest ecosystems. It's about working with people, companies and governments to promote and sustain the diverse benefits forests represent. Professional foresters are central to addressing issues central to the future of our environment and regional economies: the management of native forests for conservation and sustainable production; the management of forested landscapes for environmental services; the development of new forms of forestry and forest industries to address land degradation in many parts of Australia, to restore landscapes and to help farmers enhance and diversify their incomes. Foresters may work in: - State or territory forestry or national parks agencies - maintaining them for current and future generations, usually in partnership with local communities and indigenous Australians
- Government - developing policies, representing their State or Australia in national and international meetings, and engaging with stakeholders - locally, nationally, and globally
- Private forestry or resource companies - growing and processing forest products for environmentally friendly and sustainable economic development
- Community and conservation groups such as Greening Australia - advising farmers, land managers and others who need to grow and manage trees
- Universities and research organisations such as the CSIRO - finding new ways to grow, manage and use trees and forests for all their benefits
- Guiding corporations and investors - providing advice about assessing risks and managing opportunities
- International organisations such as the World Conservation Union, the World Bank and the Centre for International Forestry Research - working to meet the needs of communities around the world.
Employment prospects for foresters are excellent. Currently in Australia there is high demand for professional forestry graduates who have 'hands-on' practical understanding and the ability to take on leadership and management roles as companies adapt to new knowledge, technologies, commercial pressures and global trends.
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