Natural Resources Management (Hons) Lakehead University

Overview

The Natural Resources Management (Hons) at Lakehead University provides students with the essential skills to manage forested landscapes for the benefit of both the natural environment and society. This programme integrates scientific theory with practical applications to address modern challenges such as climate change, habitat conservation, and sustainable resource utilisation.

Why Natural Resources Management (Hons) at Lakehead University?

Choosing this programme means joining a faculty with a legacy spanning over 75 years in forestry education and research. Lakehead University offers a personalised learning environment characterised by small class sizes, ensuring students receive direct support from expert faculty members. The institution is recognised as northwestern Ontario’s only comprehensive university, providing a unique geographical advantage for studying diverse ecosystems.

Students benefit from exceptional hands-on learning opportunities, including dedicated field schools located right on campus amidst natural forest spaces. The programme's effectiveness is reflected in its strong graduate outcomes, with 100% of graduates finding employment within two years of completing their studies. Additionally, the faculty supports student success through more than 25 specific scholarships and awards available annually.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 30236 per year
• National fee: CAD 6598 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is designed to produce adaptable professionals capable of balancing ecological health with human activity. Modules may include:

• Forestry
• Environmental Management
• Natural Resources Management
• Wildlife Conservation
• Forest Operations
• Wood Science
• Wildland Firefighting
• Research Methods

Careers with Natural Resources Management (Hons)

Graduates are equipped to become skilled foresters and environmental managers within various sectors across Canada and internationally. The programme prepares individuals for high-impact career paths in wildland firefighting, habitat protection, and sustainable resource planning. Many alumni secure roles in government agencies, conservation authorities, and private forestry firms, focusing on the responsible management of natural assets.