National Diploma In Forestry In South Africa

Students gain a sound grounding in all aspects pertaining to sustainable forest management, such as silviculture, forest management, forest engineering, cost & management accounting, economics and environmental management. This foundation enables students to work in any field related to the global forestry industry.

Below are the list of National Diploma In Forestry Schools In South Africa

Diploma in Forestry Extended -Nelson Mandela University

Forestry Education | Forestry in South Africa

Forestry and Wood Science – Stellenbosch University

Forestry | University of Venda

Where can I study forestry in South Africa?

Undergraduate

  • ​​​​​​The Department of Forest and Wood Science, Stellenbosch University is the only higher educating institution in South Africa offering a Forestry University degree.
  • This undergraduate (Bachelor’s) programme leads to the Bachelor of Science in Forestry and Wood Sciences (BScFor) degree.

How much do foresters earn in South Africa?

An early career Forester with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of R244,898 based on 32 salaries. A mid-career Forester with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of R321,500 based on 23 salaries.

What do you study in forestry?

First Year:

MORAL & VALUE EDUCATIONPROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONFOREST ECOLOGY & CONSERVATION
BiodiversityCytology & GeneticsTechnical Writing
Silviculture- Principles & PracticesGeneral BiochemistryIntroduction to Tree Science