Forestry Education in Edinburgh University

Abstract

Traditional Forestry subjects in the University of Edinburgh have been either replaced or regrouped to keep pace with the changing circumstances. The present Department of Forestry and Natural Resources now offers a degree in Ecological Sciences with Honours in Forestry, Resources Management, Ecology, Wild Life or Fisheries Management. This article traces in brief, the history of the Department of Forestry at the University of Edinburgh from its inception to the present day bringing out the facilities available at present.