About the module:

The ENS-4311 Forest Protection module which was delivered for the first time in 2025, provides students with a broad and thorough understanding of the factors that contribute to ill health in trees, woodlands and forests. Students will gain the knowledge and many of the in-demand skills required for a range of careers in forest management, science, policy, and consultancy.

This module has been developed in partnership between:

• Bangor University, a renowned leader in forestry education with a legacy spanning over a century
• The Centre for Forest Protection, a Defra-funded collaboration led by Forest Research and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, which aims to protect our trees from environmental and socioeconomic threats.

ENS-4311 Forest Protection Module (Bangor University & Centre for Forest Protection)

Teaching and Learning:

Module teaching consists of practical labs, a field trip and lectures on topics including*:

• Key and Emerging Pathogens
• Key and Emerging Pests
• Biosecurity
• Genetic Components of Tree Health
• Tree Health and Climate Change
• Genetics and Research Techniques
• Surveillance and Monitoring
• Health of Urban Trees
• Mammal Damage and Conservation
• Tree Breeding for Resilient Forests
• Practical Fieldwork Skills

*Subject to change.

Why study at Bangor University?

Bangor University has been ranked No.1 in the UK for Agriculture & Forestry in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide for 2026, making it the top choice for future forestry leaders!

By choosing to study this module at Bangor, students will get the chance to learn from world leading experts at the Centre for Forest Protection, and benefit from strong connections with key UK forestry agencies, including the Forestry Commission, Forestry England, and Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales.

Who can study this module?

The module is available to students who are enrolled in, or have applied for, one of the following postgraduate programmes at Bangor University:

• MSc Environmental Forestry
• MSc Forestry
• MSc Tropical Forestry

For students on these programmes, the module is offered as an optional component, with the exception of the one-year MSc Environmental Forestry programme, where it is a compulsory module.

Students may undertake these degree programmes through full-time or part-time study routes, either via distance learning or through in-person campus-based learning. Previous part-time students have successfully combined their studies with professional roles in forestry authorities, forest management, and consultancy.

Further information:

If you have any questions about this module or wish to find out more, please contact:

• Miss Cherelle Jarvis, MSc Distance Learning Administrator: c.jarvis@bangor.ac.uk
• The Centre for Forest Protection: info@forestprotection.uk

Or visit the Bangor University module webpage: Module ENS-4311: Forest Protection, Bangor University