The Ecosystems Field Data Collection Micro-Credential trains resource and/or forestry practitioners in the use of field skills to identify ecosystems in the field, describe and map ecological strata, identify and describe critical soil hazards and site issues. Procedures and methodologies taught will allow practitioners to classify areas, even if they are devoid of vegetation due to...

NRTG’s MicroCourse equips you with essential survival strategies and self-treatment techniques for medical emergencies in the field. You’ll explore the critical steps to stay calm and act decisively during challenging situations.

VIU’s Natural Resources Extension Program offers three levels of Fish Health training. Beginning with a focus on the key principles of fish health management for aquaculture and aquarium fishes at level 1, the courses ladder up to highly applied training on advanced techniques for the detection and diagnosis of bacterial pathogens at level 3. While...

This is an online, instructor-led course. The course offers you an opportunity to learn about and practice reader-centric concepts and apply them to your own writing.

In this course,  most common weed species found in Western Canada, including their identification will be covered . Accurate identification is crucial, as different control methods—ranging from chemical to mechanical—vary in effectiveness depending on the species. Some methods may even exacerbate the problem if applied incorrectly. We will examine each control method and its effectiveness...

In this presentation by EGBC, Michael Manhas will discuss Canadian environmental law and liability risks faced by those working in the area. The presentation will start with an overview of the legal landscape with reference to key environmental statutes, including jurisdiction over the environment and how environmental laws approach regulation. The presentation will then discuss...

This is an online, instructor-led course. The course offers you an opportunity to learn about and practice reader-centric concepts and apply them to your own writing.

This five-day course is designed for anyone working to ground Indigenous stewardship programs in community knowledge, oral history, ethnography, and mapping.

This is an online, instructor-led course. The course offers you an opportunity to learn about and practice reader-centric concepts and apply them to your own writing.

This course will demonstrate how to effectively use Avenza Maps alongside traditional tools like hand maps and compasses, allowing you to navigate the field with confidence. Applications like Avenza Maps enable users to access their current GPS location while in the field, making travel and data collection easier.

The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) will host its Natural Resources Forum on March 12-13, 2025. Under the theme “Empowering Future Generations through Self-Determination,” the AFN National Natural Resources Forum invites First Nations Chiefs, community members, economic development and natural resources officers, technicians, industry representatives, government officials, non-governmental organizations, and thought leaders to engage in...

This two-day certification course is an overview of electrofishing theory, safety and practices. The program meets current provincial Worker's Compensation Board (WCB) requirements for electrofisher certification.