Close to Nature Forestry University of Zagreb

Overview

On the Close to Nature Forestry program from University of Zagreb Classes are held in the modern and fully equipped classrooms and laboratories. Study program includes practical work in the field, in Faculty’s own forests, that is, Training and Forest Research Centres, which are located throughout Croatia, from lowland and floodplain areas to mountainous and coastal regions; and also in forests managed by our partners (national parks, state-owned forests, etc.).

Job competencies and qualifications

Upon completion of the graduate university study programme Close to Nature Forestry, the Master of Close to Nature Forestry is trained for work in private companies, public and private sector in the profession. They are equipped to perform the most complex tasks in all forms of forestry organisms, from districts to complex companies, county and national inspectorates, forestry and hunting advisory services, as expert associates in research institutions in the field of forestry and hunting, directors, managers and supervisors in protected natural areas, managers and associates in the trade of forest products, tasks in forestry business, teachers in professional secondary and similar schools, tasks in publishing and the media associated with the forestry profession.