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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 Blended

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. On this degree course, you’ll be living and studying at our inspirational Ambleside campus in the heart of the Lake District National Park – the ideal location to appreciate and value the conservation and ecology of woodlands.

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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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