Honours Bachelor
of Science in Forestry

Lakehead University’s Honours Bachelor of Science in Forestry (HBScF) program offers a direct pathway to becoming a Registered Professional Forester with 99.5% employment rate*. The program is the only undergraduate forestry program accredited in Ontario by the Canadian Forestry Accreditation Board.

*Ontario Professional Foresters Association, June 2026.

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Employment Ready

100% of Natural Resources Management graduates are employed 2 years after graduation.
(Ontario University Graduate Survey of 2021 Graduates)

Flexible Learning

Customize your academic journey with adaptable course schedules and multiple entry points.

Global Experience

Participate in international field studies that expand your perspective and skills.

Real-World Training

Access co-op placements and summer job opportunities to build hands-on experience and industry connections.

Why Choose Lakehead’s Forestry Program?

Lakehead’s HBScF Program helps you build a strong foundation in forestry science and practice

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the biological, social, and operational principles that shape modern forestry and its vital role within ecosystems. Our program combines hands-on experiential learning—from indoor labs to immersive field schools and trips—giving you real-world exposure to forest environments.

You’ll also develop cutting-edge technological expertise, in:

Geomatics (GIS, Drone, LiDAR, Remote Sensing)
Genetics
Forest Pathology
Forest Entomology
Forest Operations
Fire Science
Forest Management
Wood Science
Biomaterials
Ecophysiology

Student Voices

John Bouchard, HBScF (2024)

My time at the Faculty enriched my academic learning while also helping me build strong connections with peers.

Marin Loncar, HBEM (2020)/ MScF (2022)

The program provided me the unique opportunity to specialize in wildfire remote sensing and solve problems in response to current day wildfire challenges.

Hannah Malloy, MSc. in Forestry (2026)

I graduated with a Master of Science in Forestry and landed a job as a terrestrial biologist with a local consulting company.

Kaitlyn Howe, Environmental Scientist, MNRM (2026)

I completed the program in just a year and a half, allowing me to quickly enter the workforce.

Veronica Pacholczak, Assistant Forestry Technician, HBScF (2026)

I’m comfortable in a small class size - it’s nice to know the professor by name and that they know you too.

Luke Giroux, Environmental Specialist, HBScEM (2025)

Field school gives you a real glimpse of your future career - right on campus, surrounded by forests and natural spaces.

Choose your path

With one of the three following majors tailored to your interests and career goals:

Forest Management
Forest Health & Protection
Forest Product Marketing

Your HBScF will help gain you a career as a:

Wildfire Fighter
Planning Forester
Operations Forester
Management Forester
Silviculture Forester
Forest Health & Restoration Specialist
Indigenous Land & Resource Stewardship Advisor
Forest Policy & Sustainability Analyst
Forest Analyst
Wildlife Research Analyst
Urban & Community Forester
Forest Technology & Operations Specialist
Silviculture Specialists
And more...

Dual Degree Opportunity: MBA and Forestry

You can apply to our dual-degree program and earn two degrees in just five years: a Bachelor of Science in Forestry accredited by the Canadian Forestry Accreditation Board (CFAB), and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

Scholarships, Awards, Internships

Awards reflect the belief in sustainable forestry and the students leading its future—backed by faculty, alumni, and industry support.

Explore our Scholarship, award and internship opportunities and learn how Lakehead invests in you.

Accreditation & Professional Associations

Lakehead's Honours Bachelor of Science in Forestry degree is nationally accredited by the Canadian Forestry Accreditation Board. This means that graduates of both the co-op and non co-op programs meet the academic requirements of membership in a number of professional forest associations in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.

Graduates are also qualified for membership in the Canadian Institute of Forestry, and they are eligible to apply for registration with the Ontario Professional Foresters Association to obtain their Registered Professional Forester (R.P.F.) designation.

Honours Bachelor of Science in Forestry