Fire Ecology for Environmental Restoration

Gear up and fortify your training in the face of wildfires

Wildfires may ravage our landscapes but like a protective shield of knowledge, there are ways to protect and restore fire-affected ecosystems. Immerse yourself in a hands-on learning experience to become adept at managing wildfires, minimizing its impact and fostering ecological recovery and habitat restoration. This program prepares you with the vital knowledge and skills to tackle one of British Columbia's most pressing environmental issues so you can contribute to creating resilient communities and ecosystems.

Arm yourself with the knowledge and skills needed for wildfire restoration management.

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Program at a glance

Credential: UNITAR-CIFAL certification, Micro-certificate

Length: 10 weeks

Estimated fees: $755.00 CAD

Delivery style: Blended

Program description

Wildfire restoration management is among the most challenging issues in British Columbia today as the prevalence and destructiveness of annual wildfires escalates across the province. In addition to the destruction of properties, homes, businesses, the desecration of wildlife, and the displacement of British Columbians, wildfires have impacted ecosystems and natural habitats throughout the province. Fire can alter vegetation and ground conditions, ultimately leading to changes in water flow, soil erosion or landslides.

The Micro-certificate in Fire Ecology for Environmental Restoration will equip learners with practical skills and knowledge to understand and treat the effects of fire on natural ecosystems, prepare communities to respond to wildfire threats, and create ecosystem resilience. This program will prepare graduates to help mitigate the effects of both prescribed burns and wildfire damage upon the environment. A broad range of conditions and habitat restoration will be studied through intensive in-class and on-site learning, partnered with practical online applications. Participants will learn about:

natural fires and their attributes
fires as an ecosystem process
fire management, regimes and techniques
fire and climate change
prescribed burns
First Nations fire management
restoring burnt sites

Program highlights

Credibility
The University of Victoria is one of Canada's leading universities, recognized for preparing students for careers in a wide range of disciplines. Upon successful completion of this program you will receive a Micro-certificate.

Manageable
Our Fire Ecology for Environmental Restoration program is designed with a busy lifestyle in mind. Learn at your own pace, set personal deadlines and propel your career journey forward.

Short-term
This program is designed to provide you with the knowledge and tools necessary to achieve your professional goals in just 10 weeks.

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Through the StrongerBC future skills grant, students may be eligible to receive funding for this program. View details and eligibility.

UNITAR-CIFAL certification

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Program partners

Faculty of Social Sciences, School of Environmental Studies

Application and fees

Admission requirements

You should have a minimum of two years of post-secondary studies or equivalent preparation developed through work and life experience. You should also have a demonstrated interest in the environmental field, indicated by courses taken, positions held, volunteer work or hobbies. Applicants who speak English as a second language must meet the University of Victoria’s English language proficiency requirements.

How to apply

No application is necessary, simply select the course required for the micro-certificate and register for it independently. When registering, you will be charged a $20 Micro-certificate in Fire Ecology for Environmental Restoration fee.

Once you have completed the course, your certificate will be sent to you electronically. Certificates will be sent approximately one month after the completion of your course.

StrongerBC future skills grant

This program is eligible for the StrongerBC future skills grant. To register using this grant please review the eligibility, registration details and funding dates.

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Continuing Studies statement on use of educational technology

This course will require the use of Zoom and may use other education technology such as internet-based applications, cloud services, or social media. In order to complete this course you will be required to either consent to the disclosure of your personal information outside of Canada to enable use of these technologies, or work with the Division of Continuing Studies to explore other privacy protective options (such as using an alias or nickname).

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