{"id":1425,"date":"2026-09-01T15:20:21","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T15:20:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fsc.usamvcluj.ro\/en\/?page_id=1425"},"modified":"2026-09-01T15:27:04","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T15:27:04","slug":"forestry-description","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fsc.usamvcluj.ro\/en\/admission\/bachelors-degree-programmes\/forestry-description\/","title":{"rendered":"Forestry-description"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Bachelor\u2019s Degree Programme in Forestry<\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Fundamental Field<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>ENGINEERING SCIENCES<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Field of Study<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>FORESTRY<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Faculty<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>FORESTRY AND CADASTRE<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Duration of Studies<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>4 YEARS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Mode of Study<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>FULL-TIME<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Total Number of Credits<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>240<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>MISSION OF THE STUDY PROGRAMME<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The Bachelor\u2019s Degree Programme in Forestry aims to train highly qualified specialists in the field of forestry who are capable of sustainably managing forest ecosystems, responsibly using forest resources, and contributing to biodiversity conservation and environmental protection.<\/p>\n<p>The programme seeks to develop the knowledge, competencies, and professional skills required for the planning, organisation, and implementation of activities specific to the forestry sector, in accordance with the principles of sustainable forest management, national and European legislative requirements, and sustainable development objectives.<\/p>\n<p>By integrating teaching, practical training, and research activities, the programme contributes to the education of graduates capable of pursuing careers in forest administration, research and design institutions, forest districts, forestry consultancy and management organisations, as well as other organisations involved in environmental protection and the management and conservation of forest resources.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>PC1.<\/strong> Interpreting and applying concepts, principles, and methods specific to forest sciences in the analysis and management of forest ecosystems.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PC2.<\/strong> Characterising and assessing site conditions, ecological factors, and natural resources that influence the development of forest ecosystems.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PC3.<\/strong> Identifying, describing, and assessing the biological components of forest ecosystems, including forest species of economic and ecological importance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PC4.<\/strong> Applying methods for the inventory, measurement, monitoring, and analysis of forest resources to support management decision-making.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PC5.<\/strong> Using geospatial technologies, information systems, and digital tools for the collection, management, and interpretation of forestry data.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PC6.<\/strong> Designing and implementing forest regeneration, afforestation, and forest ecosystem restoration activities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PC7.<\/strong> Applying methods and technologies for tending, managing, and modelling forest stands according to management objectives.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PC8.<\/strong> Developing and applying technical solutions to optimise the structure, stability, and productivity of forest stands.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PC9.<\/strong> Assessing forest health and applying the necessary measures to prevent and mitigate the effects of disturbance factors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PC10.<\/strong> Identifying and managing risks posed to forest ecosystems by biotic, abiotic, and anthropogenic factors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PC11.<\/strong> Applying biodiversity conservation and forest habitat protection measures within the framework of sustainable forest management.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PC12.<\/strong> Preparing technical documentation and projects specific to forest planning and forest estate management.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PC13.<\/strong> Supporting forest management decisions through the integration of ecological, economic, and social criteria.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PC14.<\/strong> Developing and implementing ecological reconstruction and restoration projects for forest ecosystems affected by disturbance factors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PC15.<\/strong> Applying measures to improve forest ecosystems and enhance their resilience to environmental change.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PC16.<\/strong> Organising and coordinating forest harvesting and forest resource utilisation activities under conditions of economic efficiency and environmental protection.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PC17.<\/strong> Assessing and enhancing the economic, ecological, and social functions of forests and the ecosystem services they provide.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PC18.<\/strong> Applying economic principles and financial analysis tools to activities specific to the forestry sector.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PC19.<\/strong> Applying the legislative, administrative, and institutional framework governing the management of the forest estate and associated resources.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PC20.<\/strong> Preparing, managing, and using the technical and economic documentation required for activities in the forestry sector.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PC21.<\/strong> Managing databases and information systems used for monitoring and managing forest resources.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PC22.<\/strong> Applying scientific research methods to analyse phenomena and processes specific to the field of forestry.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PC23.<\/strong> Preparing specialised reports, studies, and projects based on experimental data and field information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PC24.<\/strong> Integrating interdisciplinary knowledge to address complex issues associated with the sustainable management of forest ecosystems.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PC25.<\/strong> Developing and implementing measures required to adapt forest management to climate change and emerging sustainable development requirements.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>TRANSVERSAL COMPETENCIES<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>TC1.<\/strong> Organising and efficiently managing professional activities while assuming responsibility for the results achieved.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TC2.<\/strong> Adhering to the principles of professional ethics, academic integrity, and professional conduct specific to the field of forestry.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TC3.<\/strong> Collaborating effectively within professional and interdisciplinary teams to achieve common objectives.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TC4.<\/strong> Using modern communication techniques and tools in professional and academic contexts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TC5.<\/strong> Applying scientific, technological, and engineering knowledge to solve problems specific to the forestry sector.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TC6.<\/strong> Using digital equipment, software applications, and technological resources specific to forestry activities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TC7.<\/strong> Promoting the principles of sustainable development, environmental protection, and biodiversity conservation in professional practice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TC8.<\/strong> Demonstrating a commitment to continuous professional development and adapting to scientific, technological, and socio-economic developments in the field.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>LEARNING OUTCOMES<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>NQF Level: 6<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>KNOWLEDGE<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\n<th><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>SKILLS<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\n<th><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTONOMY<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>The graduate describes the fundamental concepts of mathematics, statistics, computer science, and engineering sciences applicable to the field of forestry.<\/td>\n<td>Uses mathematical, statistical, and computational tools to solve problems specific to the field.<\/td>\n<td>Applies data analysis and interpretation methods rigorously and responsibly.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The graduate understands the principles of topography, geodesy, cadastre, and geospatial representation of the forest estate.<\/td>\n<td>Uses specialised equipment and technologies for the collection and processing of spatial data.<\/td>\n<td>Selects appropriate methods for carrying out topographic and cadastral works within the forest estate.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The graduate describes the climatic, geological, geomorphological, and soil-related factors that influence the development of forest ecosystems.<\/td>\n<td>Analyses and characterises site conditions using specific methods and indicators.<\/td>\n<td>Integrates information on the physical environment into the process of determining appropriate forest management measures.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The graduate understands the morphological, anatomical, and functional organisation of forest plants.<\/td>\n<td>Identifies forest species and interprets the biological processes that influence their growth and development.<\/td>\n<td>Uses biological and ecological information to support silvicultural interventions.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The graduate describes the principles of forest genetics and the mechanisms underlying the variability and adaptability of forest species.<\/td>\n<td>Assesses genetic and biological characteristics relevant to forest resource management.<\/td>\n<td>Contributes to the conservation and responsible use of forest genetic resources.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The graduate understands the structure, functioning, and dynamics of forest ecosystems.<\/td>\n<td>Analyses the relationships between the components of forest ecosystems and the effects of disturbance factors.<\/td>\n<td>Integrates ecological principles into forest management decision-making.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The graduate describes the methods and technologies used for the production of forest reproductive material and the establishment of forest stands.<\/td>\n<td>Applies technologies for forest regeneration, afforestation, and forest ecosystem restoration.<\/td>\n<td>Plans and coordinates regeneration activities in accordance with forest management objectives.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The graduate understands the principles and methods of tending, managing, and modelling forest stands.<\/td>\n<td>Applies silvicultural treatments and operations to achieve optimal forest stand structures.<\/td>\n<td>Determines appropriate intervention measures aimed at increasing forest stand stability and productivity.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The graduate describes methods for measuring, inventorying, and assessing forest resources.<\/td>\n<td>Conducts forest inventories and determines the dendrometric parameters required to characterise forest stands.<\/td>\n<td>Interprets assessment results to support forest management decisions.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The graduate understands the principles of forest management planning and the sustainable management of the forest estate.<\/td>\n<td>Prepares and uses documentation specific to forest management planning.<\/td>\n<td>Participates in the development and implementation of sustainable forest management strategies.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The graduate describes the biotic and abiotic factors that influence the health of forest ecosystems.<\/td>\n<td>Identifies pathogens, pests, and other risks affecting forests and proposes appropriate intervention measures.<\/td>\n<td>Plans and implements measures for the prevention and protection of forest ecosystems.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The graduate understands the principles and technologies of forest harvesting and forest resource utilisation.<\/td>\n<td>Organises and monitors forest harvesting operations using specific technologies and procedures.<\/td>\n<td>Implements measures to reduce environmental impacts and ensure compliance with safety regulations.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The graduate describes the ecological, economic, and social functions of forests and the economic mechanisms specific to the forestry sector.<\/td>\n<td>Analyses and assesses the economic aspects associated with forest resource management.<\/td>\n<td>Integrates economic, social, and environmental criteria into professional decision-making.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The graduate understands the administrative and institutional organisation of the forestry sector, as well as the applicable legislative framework.<\/td>\n<td>Applies technical and legal regulations in professional practice.<\/td>\n<td>Carries out professional activities in compliance with the legal, professional, and ethical standards of the field.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The graduate understands the principles of scientific research, professional communication, and continuing professional development.<\/td>\n<td>Prepares technical documentation, reports, and projects and uses modern information and documentation sources.<\/td>\n<td>Demonstrates professional autonomy, a capacity for lifelong learning, and responsibility in practising the profession of forestry engineer.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>OCCUPATIONS ACCESSIBLE UPON OBTAINING THE QUALIFICATION<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>Occupation<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\n<th align=\"right\"><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>COR\/ISCO-08 Code<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Forestry Engineer \/ Forestry Sub-Engineer<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">213224<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Forestry Design Engineer<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">213218<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Specialist Officer \u2013 Forestry Engineer<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">213222<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>STRUCTURE OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Number of semesters:<\/strong> 2<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Number of credits per semester:<\/strong> 30<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Number of hours of teaching activities per week<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>YEAR<\/strong><\/th>\n<th align=\"right\"><strong>SEMESTER I<\/strong><\/th>\n<th align=\"right\"><strong>SEMESTER II<\/strong><\/th>\n<th align=\"right\"><strong>Practical Training*<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>I<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">24<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">24<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>II<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">24<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">24<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">120<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>III<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">24<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">24<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">120<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IV<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">24<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">24<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">120<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>* Practical training takes place during the second semester and the summer period, both within the educational institution\u2019s own facilities and organisational structures (intramural practical training) and within partner institutions operating in the relevant field (extramural practical training), based on practical training agreements concluded by the university.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>Annual Activities Expressed in Weeks<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>&nbsp;<\/th>\n<th align=\"right\"><strong>Teaching Activities<\/strong><\/th>\n<th align=\"right\">&nbsp;<\/th>\n<th align=\"right\"><strong>Examination Sessions<\/strong><\/th>\n<th align=\"right\">&nbsp;<\/th>\n<th align=\"right\">&nbsp;<\/th>\n<th align=\"right\"><strong>Practical Training<\/strong><\/th>\n<th align=\"right\"><strong>Holidays<\/strong><\/th>\n<th align=\"right\">&nbsp;<\/th>\n<th align=\"right\">&nbsp;<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\"><strong>Sem. I<\/strong><\/td>\n<td align=\"right\"><strong>Sem. II<\/strong><\/td>\n<td align=\"right\"><strong>Winter<\/strong><\/td>\n<td align=\"right\"><strong>Summer<\/strong><\/td>\n<td align=\"right\"><strong>Resits<\/strong><\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\"><strong>Winter<\/strong><\/td>\n<td align=\"right\"><strong>Between Semesters<\/strong><\/td>\n<td align=\"right\"><strong>Easter<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Year I<\/strong><\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">14<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">14<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">4<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">4<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">2<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">2<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">3<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">1<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Year II<\/strong><\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">14<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">14<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">4<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">4<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">2<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">4<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">3<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">1<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Year III<\/strong><\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">14<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">14<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">4<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">4<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">2<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">4<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">3<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">1<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Year IV<\/strong><\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">14<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">10<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">4<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">4<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">1<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">4<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">3<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">1<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>CONDITIONS FOR ENROLMENT IN THE NEXT YEAR OF STUDY. REQUIREMENTS FOR PASSING AN ACADEMIC YEAR<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>According to <strong>RU 40 \u2013 Regulations on Students\u2019 Professional Activity<\/strong>, Article 7 \u2013 <em>Application of the Transferable Credit System<\/em>:<\/p>\n<p><strong>(29)<\/strong> <em>Progression to the next academic year is conditional upon obtaining a minimum of 31 credits. These 31 credits include the credits corresponding to the courses included in the study contract for the two semesters of the respective academic year. They also include credits obtained in advance and carried forward to the respective academic year.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>(30)<\/strong> <em>The 31 credits do not include credits corresponding to optional courses, nor credits corresponding to courses for which the student has exercised the option to defer them to a subsequent semester, under the conditions laid down in these Regulations.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>FINAL DEGREE EXAMINATION<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>According to <strong>RU 41 \u2013 Methodology for the Completion of Bachelor\u2019s and Master\u2019s Degree Studies<\/strong>, Chapter III \u2013 <em>Organisation and Conduct of the Bachelor\u2019s\/Diploma\/Dissertation Examination<\/em>, Article 5:<\/p>\n<p><strong>(1)<\/strong> <em>The Bachelor\u2019s\/Diploma examination consists of two components, as follows:<\/em><\/p>\n<p>a) <em>an examination assessing fundamental and specialised knowledge;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>b) <em>the public presentation and defence of the Bachelor\u2019s thesis\/Diploma project.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>According to <strong>RU 40 \u2013 Regulations on Students\u2019 Professional Activity<\/strong>, Article 7 \u2013 <em>Application of the Transferable Credit System<\/em>:<\/p>\n<p><strong>(17)<\/strong> <em>The credits awarded for the Bachelor\u2019s degree completion examination (10 credits) are allocated in addition to the 180\/240\/360 credits corresponding to the duration of the Bachelor\u2019s degree programme.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Bachelor\u2019s Degree Programme in Forestry Fundamental Field ENGINEERING SCIENCES Field of Study FORESTRY Faculty FORESTRY AND CADASTRE Duration of Studies 4 YEARS Mode of Study FULL-TIME Total Number of Credits 240 MISSION OF THE STUDY PROGRAMME The Bachelor\u2019s Degree Programme in Forestry aims to train highly qualified specialists in the field of forestry who are&#8230; <a class=\"view-article\" href=\"https:\/\/fsc.usamvcluj.ro\/en\/admission\/bachelors-degree-programmes\/forestry-description\/\">citeste mai mult<\/a>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":108,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-programe.php","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fsc.usamvcluj.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1425"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fsc.usamvcluj.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fsc.usamvcluj.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fsc.usamvcluj.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fsc.usamvcluj.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1425"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/fsc.usamvcluj.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1425\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1429,"href":"https:\/\/fsc.usamvcluj.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1425\/revisions\/1429"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fsc.usamvcluj.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/108"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fsc.usamvcluj.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1425"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}