Program Overview
Northeast Forestry University is the birthplace of China’s Wildlife and Nature Reserve Management program and serves as a National First-Class Undergraduate Major Construction Pilot Unit. Since 1960, this program has cultivated numerous talents in scientific research and management professions related to wildlife conservation, nature reserve planning, construction, and management, making significant contributions to China’s wildlife protection and nature reserve management initiatives. In 2019, it was recognized as one of the first National First-Class Undergraduate Major Construction Sites.
Training Objectives
The program aims to cultivate innovative and adaptable professionals capable of meeting the demands of constructing a modernized nation with Chinese characteristics, especially in promoting ecological civilization and improving national park systems. Graduates will be thoroughly prepared to participate in scientific research, education, public outreach, conservation, and management within the wildlife management and protected natural area sectors.
Core curriculum
Core foundational courses include General Zoology, Animal Taxonomy, Animal Ethology, Animal Physiology, Animal Genetics, and Animal Reproduction. Specialized core courses encompass Wildlife Ecology, Wildlife Research Methods, Conservation Biology, Zoo Biology, Wildlife Management, and Nature Reserve Science. Key practical training components include Comprehensive Fieldwork in Flora and Fauna, Animal Ecology Field Studies, and Integrated Internships in Wildlife and Protected Area Management.
Distinctive Advantages
Feature 1: First-class faculty and industry-leading training programs.
Feature 2: Nationwide diverse practice bases have been established, emphasizing the cultivation of practical skills.
Graduate Destinations
uFurther Education |
uOver the past three years, the average enrollment rate for further education has exceeded 60% (including recommended exemptions). Over 90% of students pursuing further education were admitted to “985” or “211” institutions, including Peking University, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhejiang University, Nankai University, East China Normal University, Lanzhou University, and China Agricultural University. |
uEmployment |
uThe average employment rate over the past three years has remained above 90%. Graduates have secured positions in first-tier cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen; provincial capitals including Nanjing, Lhasa, Haikou, Xi'an, and Harbin; and counties and towns housing protected area administrations. Notable employers include Hainan Tropical Wildlife Park and Botanical Garden, Tibet Green Landscape Ecological Engineering Consulting Co., Ltd., and Northeast Forestry University. |
uOverseas Study |
uTwo graduates pursued advanced studies abroad over the past three years, attending prestigious universities in the UK, Japan, and other countries. |
Expert representative
Zou Hongfei is the dean, professor, and doctoral supervisor of the College of Wildlife and Nature Reserve.
Expert Perspective on the Program
Wildlife and natural reserve management discipline is characterized by its high degree of specialization, strong interdisciplinary nature, and distinct public welfare attributes. It serves as a benchmark for measuring national ecological civilization, forms the foundation for sustainable development, and represents a concentrated manifestation of a country's comprehensive national strength. Pursuing this profession enables individuals to work alongside birds and beasts and coexist with mountains and seas, expanding the breadth of life, embracing new experiences, and making tangible contributions to national development and social progress.
Student Perspective on the Program
Wildlife conservation is a profession filled with deep sentiment, which may seem out of place in this fast-paced era. Yet, it has provided me with an extraordinary four-year experience. I vividly recall the thrill of discovering kingfishers during specialized courses in my first year, marking the beginning of my journey into exploring nature. In my sophomore year, the Liangshui field practice organized by our college took me into the untouched Korean pine forests in winter, where, amid a display of ice and snow, I was privileged to trace signs of forest spirits – including roe deer and squirrel footprints, wild boar droppings, and chipmunk burrows and feeding traces. This major, initially chosen somewhat randomly during college entrance examination applications, has given me a fresh perspective on the world. A group of dedicated and engaging professors gradually introduced me to this field, and I have been deeply inspired by classmates who hold idealistic aspirations for wildlife protection. Preserving nature's mysteries and unknowns has become my original aspiration to pursue ecological conservation.
Alumni Highlights
①Zhang Honghai, who graduated in 1989, is a professor and doctoral supervisor at Qufu Normal University and the university president.
②Zhang Tongzuo, who graduated in 1998, is a researcher and doctoral supervisor at the Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
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