The course in brief

Bachelor's degree in Management of greeN spacEs, forestS and protecTed areas (NEST) - Degree programm class code: L-25 R First level degree programme class in Agricultural and Forest Sciences and Technologies - No limit on enrolment numbers

Course Goals and Learning Objectives:

The Course of Study aims to provide knowledge and skills necessary for the management of green spaces in urban and territorial areas, for the management of forests and protected areas, with the aim of contributing to the development of the territory, the fight against climate change and the protection of the quality of the natural and anthropic environment. The Course of Study aims to provide the acquisition of knowledge, skills and abilities for entry into the world of work or for continuation of training at higher levels. The figure that the degree course intends to train corresponds to two cultural and professional profiles: a technician for the management of green spaces and a technician for the management of forests and protected areas. The two figures work with the same aim of valorising public and private green spaces in urban and extra-urban contexts for an environmentally sustainable development of the territory.

Professions and job market:

1. A technician for the management of green spaces is able to operating efficiently at the following functions: management and design of urban green spaces, planting procedures for native and exotic species in parks and gardens, and for urban reforestation plan; management and maintenance of urban and peri-urban green infrastructure; evaluation of public and private constructions; territorial protection from erosion and hydro-geological risks, also using environmental engineering techniques.
2. A technician for the management of forests and protected areas is able to operating efficiently at different levels in relation to the following functions: forest management planning; ecological planning for forested areas; measures regarding rural buildings; conservation and enhancement of plant and animal biodiversity; wildlife ecology and management; mechanization for forest restoration interventions; evaluation of public and private constructions; environmental impact assessment; collaboration in the formulation of territorial plans; interventions aimed at protection from hydro-geological risks, also using environmental engineering techniques.