Bachelor of Science in Forestry

At a glance

Program	Bachelor of Science in Forestry
Duration	4 Years
College	College of Forestry and Environmental Science
Department	Department of Forest Science
Campus	VSU Main Campus, Baybay City, Leyte
Majors
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Forestry Students gathering data on trees during their forest inventory class

About the Program

The BS Forestry program promotes the scientific conversion and management of forests for judicious and sustainable use of forest products and services. The program covers four (4) fields of study namely: Forest Biological Sciences, Forest Resources Management, Social Forestry and Forest Governance; and Forest Products Utilization.

Program Goals
The graduates of BS Forestry program should be able to practice the profession with the competence and integrity in promoting sustainable management of forest resources and ecosystem services; and the conservation of soil, water and biodiversity.

Program highlights

It is a 4-year curriculum with 178 academic units, 6-unit field practice or Thesis
BSF curriculum is compliant with; CHED Memorandum Order 44 s. 2006 Aligned with the VSU mission, vision and goals
The curriculum is compliant with the TPAE (Technical Panel for Agriculture Education) standards for the graduates to qualify in taking the Forester’s Licensure Board Examination.
Completion of 155 unit courses excluding PE and NSTP
OJT and Thesis are required
Strong faculty; Trained in prestigious universities in the country and abroad. Some are recipients of prestigious awards and are Board exam topnotchers.
Strong academic, research and extension programs;
Active linkages with local and foreign partners;
World-class facilities

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the this program can be employed as a:

Forest Management
Watershed/River Basin Management
Biodiversity Conservation
Forest Resource Inventory
Tree and Agroforestry Farming
Upland Development
Range and Pasture Development and Management
Protected Area and Ecotourism Management
Research, Development, and Extension
Educational Management
Livelihood and Enterprise Development
Environmental Impact Assessment
Environmental Protection
Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction Management
Forest Products Production and Utilization
Urban Landscaping
Teaching in Academic Institution

Notable Alumni

The following Viscans who graduated in this program have made a name in their field:

Dr. Isabelo R. Montejo – Class of 1982 - Former DENR Undersecretary
Dr. Jupiter V. Casas - Class of 1991 - Former Vice President, CMU
Dr. Nestor O. Gregorio - Class of 1995 - Research Fellow, USC, Australia
Dr. Edwin E. Cedamon - Class of 2000 - Research Fellow, U of Adelaide, Australia
Dr. Arturo E. Pasa - Class of 1992 - Professor, VSU

Contact

Department of Forest Science
College of Forestry and Environmental Science
Visayas State University
Visca, Baybay City, Leyte
Philippines 6521
Phone: 053 565 0600 local 1026
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