BSc. Forest Resource Conservation and Management

The BSc. Forest Resource Conservation and Management at the University for Development Studies is a degree programme in the Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment. It prepares students for work in protecting, managing, and sustainably using forests and other natural resources. The field combines biology, ecology, and social science in ways that are directly relevant to Ghana's environmental challenges.

What you will study

Programmes of this kind typically cover forest ecology, tree identification, conservation biology, and resource management. You will also learn about the social and economic aspects of forests, including how communities depend on them and how policies shape their use. In Ghana, this often means looking at issues like illegal logging, forest degradation, and climate change. The programme builds practical skills such as surveying land, assessing biodiversity, and planning sustainable harvests. You will be expected to think critically about how to balance conservation with the needs of local people and industries.

How hard it is to get a place

Getting into this programme is less competitive than for many other degrees. In practice, this means your chance of admission is stronger than for courses that attract many more applicants. You will still need to meet the general entry requirements that the university expects of all degree applicants, so check that your WASSCE grades satisfy those criteria.

Where the degree can take you

Most graduates of forest resource programmes go on to work in environmental and natural resource management. Common employers include the Forestry Commission, conservation NGOs, and firms that manage land or timber. You could work as a forest officer, environmental consultant, or conservation planner. Others use the degree as a foundation for further study in ecology, environmental law, or development policy.