Field Trips and Practical Courses
Field trips and practical courses are an integral and compulsory part of the forestry degree and attendance and participation in all field trips is required before the degree can be awarded.
Final confirmation of venues and dates will provided at the commencement of lectures in 1st Semester. Students should ensure they block out the dates appropriate to their year of study as soon as possible to avoid missing the field trips.
| Year (2012) | Venue | Dates | Comments |
1st |
Hanmer Springs/School of Forestry |
2-3 April (Hanmer) 4 April (Hanmer) |
Includes General Requirements units |
FORE 218 |
Hari Hari/Boyle River |
14-20 April |
|
| FORE 219 | Reefton | 30-31 August | |
FORE 307 |
Silviculture Trip - tba |
2-5 April |
|
4th Year |
Case Study - tba |
16-21 April |
|
1st Aid Training
All students are required to present a current 1st Aid Certificate during their study. The Undergraduate Handbook (page 18) (.pdf, 391 kb) provides details on training providers.
Vacation Employment
As part of the degree, all students are required to gain 90 days practical work experience in forestry, conservation or the forest industry during summer vacations. Students should obtain written confirmation from their employers of the period of employment and the type of work undertaken. Students are also required to provide reports to the School on their work - further information on this requirement is available in the Undergraduate Handbook (page 18) (.pdf, 391 kb) The School's coordinator for vacation work is Assoc. Prof. Manley.