What is Natural Resources Management?

Natural resources management is the stewardship of both public and private (mainly) forested landscapes, with the intention of reaching a balance between ecological sustainability, economic viability, and societal acceptance of prescribed land use. It employs a scientific approach, using a foundation of ecological health, best business practices, professional ethics, traditional values, transparency and public participation.

Faculty of Natural Resources Management Strategic Plan. 

TRANSFOR-M @ Lakehead U is a unique dual degree program that offers qualified students the opportunity to earn in two years a Master of Forest Management (MFM) from Lakehead U. and an M.Sc. degree from one of the following European universities: Bangor (Wales), SLU (Sweden), BOKU (Austria), UEF (Finland) and Padova (Italy).

Taken separately, both degrees would take three years to complete. The dual degree program option allows students to earn both degrees in two years of study by applying credits earned as part of the LU MFM degree towards the European degree and vice versa. To receive both degrees, students must fulfill the individual program requirements for both institutions’ degrees.

TRANSFOR-M contact person at Lakehead U.:

Dr. Brigitte Leblon

Email: bleblon@lakeheadu.ca

Phone: +1-807-343-8010 x 8672

Interested in Natural Resources Management?

The primary objective of the Faculty of Natural Resources Management is to advance the practice of natural resources management in Canada by producing skilled and educated foresters and environmental managers who have the desire to manage forests and forested landscapes for the benefit of both society and the natural environment.