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Get your questions answered by FNAM Program Head Julia Alards-Tomalin and the FNAM faculty.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Turn your passion for the outdoors into a career<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Almost 60% of British Columbia is forested, providing vital social, ecological, and environmental benefits. Practicing sustainable stewardship requires leaders who can balance these values. If you see yourself managing our ecosystems sustainably, the <strong>Forest and Natural Areas Management (FNAM)<\/strong> program is your starting point.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Choose FNAM?<\/strong> Through hands-on experiential learning, you\u2019ll gain a foundation in natural sciences and field skills while mastering the &#8220;balance&#8221; required for modern forestry. Our unique curriculum integrates scientific and Indigenous knowledge to prepare you for a rewarding career.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Master the Skills That Matter:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ecosystem Analysis:<\/strong> Identify and interpret connected ecosystems.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wildfire &amp; Forest Health:<\/strong> Learn active suppression, proactive management, and disease mitigation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Urban Biodiversity:<\/strong> Manage green spaces that provide wildlife habitat and heat-wave moderation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Holistic Management:<\/strong> Apply ethical and Indigenous perspectives to land-use decision-making.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Professional Designations &amp; Support:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Get Certified: <\/strong>Our program is a gateway to becoming a Registered Forest Technologist (RFT), Technical Agrologist (TAg), or ISA Certified Arborist.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Degree Transfers:<\/strong> Explore transfer agreements with institutions like <strong>UNBC<\/strong>. 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