Zac,

Congrats on your futur endeavour. You're looking at a fine branch of the "natural resource" sciences.

A few questions ...
Why specifically wildlife bio or streams conservation ??
Just streams, ... or habitat in general?

I also agree fully with Harold. The "science" aspect of an "education" is the core of knowledge base (or the foundation as you would). Strangely, after I finished in forest resource management (in Canada), what was lacking was Project Managament, Communications, Technical Writing, Humain Resources Mgmnt.

I took a bit of extra time to do my studies and never regretted it. Came away with 3 majors and several minors. Helps alot.

In terms of "futur employability", we look for abilities in communication, problem solving, team work and project management. Systems approches to analysing situations is important too. SO these are all areas of interest you could look at "cultivating" during your studies.

On some of the managament counsels I'm on, there is too much "my turf" "your turf" infighting. The biologists want to manage the wildlife and habitat, but we foresters have "a bit of impact on the forest cover"

I envy you, ... you're about to embark on a wonderful adventure. Choose a field that inspires passion in your soul. I did and I love my work.

ps: Check your e-mail

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Christopher Chin
Jonquiere Quebec
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[This message has been edited by fcch (edited 12 March 2005).]