Overview

The Forest Technology from Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) is designed for individuals passionate about the environment, who enjoy spending time outdoors, have a strong work ethic, and are comfortable working with technology.

You’ll study topics such as:

forest ecology
wildfire suppression
reforestation
forest legislation
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Global Positioning Systems (GPS)

With a strong focus on practical fieldwork, you’ll gain real-world experience in sustainable forest management. Through a combination of field activities, classroom lectures and data analysis, you’ll learn how to preserve and enhance Alberta’s natural landscapes.

Graduates of the Forest Technology programme are well-prepared for careers in forestry, environmental consulting and land management. With the opportunity to develop practical skills and build lasting connections, this programme is your gateway to a fulfilling career protecting Alberta’s natural resources and ensuring their sustainable use for generations to come.

Career opportunities:

Government agencies
Consulting firms
Conservation groups
Private landowners

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Programme Structure

Areas we cover in the Forest Technology programme to prepare you for real-world environmental management include:

use of current tools, equipment, techniques and technology for forest and land management
conducting wildfire and forest health operations
generating vegetation inventories
applying relevant policy and legislation

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00

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More details

Please check NAIT’s Programme Availability page to confirm intake availability.

Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

70

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edmonton, Canada

Disciplines

Forestry Environmental Sciences View 25 other Bachelors in Forestry in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

70

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58

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

63% in each of:

Grade 12 Language Arts (English 30-2)
Grade 12 Mathematics (Math 30-2 or Applied Math 30) or Grade 12 Physics (Physics 30)
One of: Grade 11 Biology (Biology 20), Grade 11 Chemistry (Chemistry 20), Grade 11 Physics (Physics 20), or Grade 12 Science (Science 30)

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Tuition Fees

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26460 CAD / year

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5364 CAD / year

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Living costs

Edmonton

Canada

1201 - 1992 CAD / month

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Funding

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Edmonton

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