FORESTRY

Major Introduction

Forests are critical to national security, being a key component of the ecological system comprising mountains, rivers, forests, fields, lakes, grasslands (and deserts), and provide essential resources for human survival and development. Forestry plays a central role in the construction of national ecological civilization. Forestry is an interdisciplinary, foundational, and applied science that studies the formation, development, management, and sustainable use of forest resources, including forest regeneration and protection. It covers fields such as tree genetics and breeding, forest cultivation, forest protection, forest management, wildlife protection and utilization, landscape plants, soil and water conservation, desertification prevention, economic forestry, and nature reserves.

Training Objectives

This major focuses on the high-level talent needs for national ecological civilization construction, aiming to cultivate professionals with a strong sense of social responsibility and accountability, good ecological awareness, and a broad international vision. Graduates are expected to possess solid theoretical knowledge of forestry science and practical skills, as well as innovative and entrepreneurial abilities. They will adapt to the research, teaching, management, and entrepreneurial needs in areas such as tree genetics and breeding, forest cultivation, forest management, forest resource protection and utilization, and ecological environmental construction in the new era.

Graduation Requirements

Graduates of this program must earn at least 156 credits, including 52.6 credits for practical teaching (including experimental courses). Graduates are expected to have a solid foundation in the basic theoretical knowledge and practical skills of tree genetics and breeding, forest cultivation, forest resource management, and be capable of working in research and forestry management in national agencies, universities, research institutes, and other departments.

Comprehensive Literacy/Values

Graduates should have a solid foundation in humanities and social sciences, a strong sense of social responsibility, and correct values. They must be able to understand and adhere to professional ethics and norms in forestry production, management, and research practices.

Knowledge/Skills/Vision

Graduates must have a solid knowledge base in biology, ecology, and other related fields, and be proficient in basic forestry skills such as forest resource investigation, dynamic monitoring, and evaluation.

Thinking/Innovation

Graduates should be capable of critically analyzing and evaluating relevant practices in forestry production and research, identifying and questioning phenomena and problems in forestry production.

Problem-Solving

Graduates must be able to apply the principles of ecology, forestry, and other basic scientific fields to analyze and judge phenomena in forestry production and research and propose solutions.

Tool Use

Graduates must be able to use modern information technologies and experimental instruments to solve complex problems in the field of forestry.

Communication and Expression

Graduates should be able to effectively communicate and interact with industry peers and the general public, write reports and design documents, and clearly express research findings.

Teamwork

Graduates must be able to assume different roles within teams, work harmoniously, and contribute to advancing projects.

International Vision

Graduates should be aware of international conventions and technical standards in the field of forestry and be able to participate in international exchanges and cooperation.

Lifelong Learning

Graduates should have an awareness of lifelong learning and the ability to continuously adapt to social and forestry sector developments.

Core Courses

• Tree Breeding

• Tree Seedling Science

• Forest Cultivation

• Forest Management

• Digital Forestry Technology

Course Structure Diagram

Course hours distribution and graduation credit requirements:

• Required courses: 27 credits (500 hours)

• Professional core courses: 49.5 credits (792 hours)

• Elective courses: 44 credits (704 hours)

• Practical courses: 48 credits (837 hours)

Research Directions

• Forest Ecology and Environmental Protection

• Forest Resource Cultivation and Management

• Tree Genetics and Breeding

• Forest Pest and Disease Control

• Forest Resource Economics and Policy

Degree Awarded

Graduates of this program will be awarded a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science.

Career Development

Graduates are primarily employed in provincial, municipal, and county-level forestry, resource, and environmental management agencies, departments, forest farms, nature reserves, and other administrative, management, and technical positions. In the past five years, the average employment rate has been over 95%. Graduates also have a high rate of continuing education, with many entering graduate programs at institutions such as the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing Forestry University, and more.

Related Majors

• Ecology

• Environmental Science

• Biological Science

• Landscaping

• Agronomy

School Rankings

Some of the top universities offering Forestry programs in China include:

• Beijing Forestry University

• Nanjing Forestry University

• Northeast Forestry University

• Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University

• Central South University of Forestry and Technology