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Forestry + Woodlands
Woodland Ecology and Conservation
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Woodland Ecology and Conservation

Carlisle
Degree (undergraduate)
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Starts September 2024 Full-time In person

Overview

Climate change and biodiversity loss are the twin challenges of our time. Study a woodland ecology and conservation degree to become part of the solution by gaining expertise in forest management, biodiversity and woodland conservation.

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BSc (Hons)

Woodland Ecology and Conservation

On this course, you will...

At a glance

  • Have easy access to local woodlands giving you the chance to explore different forest types and the ecosystems they support.
  • Benefit from great opportunities for paid placements and graduate job prospects thanks to our links with organisations like the Royal Forestry Society and Woodland Trust.
  • Learn from tutors with field experience, who conduct ground-breaking, international research that will inform your studies.
  • Appreciate the role of global forests in climate change mitigation and the greatest threats to their conservation.
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