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Master of Science in Forest Science University of Padova

Introduction
The Master’s degree proposes a holistic, innovative, and international vision on the management and conservation of forests and natural resources. The program provides a wide understanding of the functioning of forest ecosystems, skills for sustainable and responsible management of forests and rural landscape, the capacity to interpret complex socio-ecological systems and to identify innovative solutions for environmental management in line with the major local and global environmental issues.
Admissions
Curriculum
Path 1 – Forest and Land Management: technical profile for management, conservation, and valorization of forests
Path 2 – Forest and Nature for the Future: a technical-economic profile in the governance of forests and natural ecosystems
Career Opportunities
Graduates work in public and private institutions as forest planners and managers in the field of sustainable management of forests, natural and semi-natural habitats, land management and protection, landscape management, use and valorization of forest resources and ecosystems services, nationally or internationally.
Rankings
The University of Padua is ranked 87in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022 for Agriculture and Forestry.