Welcome to the Department of Forest and Wood Science
Stellenbosch University is instrumental in educating our future scientists. It is the only university in South Africa offering a comprehensive four-year BSc degree programme in both Forest Science and Wood Product Science, thus covering the entire forestry value chain. Students enjoy the advantages of a stimulating and diverse programme of study involving research and study in the forests, winelands and mountains of Stellenbosch, as well as versatile employment prospects both nationally and internationally.
The Department of Forest and Wood Science is the only tertiary education institution in South Africa to provide an educational offering at BSc, MSc and PhD levels in both Forest and Natural Resource and Wood Products Science. The presence of these two major disciplines under one roof enables the DFWS to address the full forestry value chain, from forest establishment and silviculture, forest management, timber harvesting and transport, and forest economics to secondary processing for composite materials, bio-energy and other value added products.
What is the
EucXylo Project?
EucXylo is focused on understanding the processes of ecophysiology, growth and wood formation in the important group of genera known as the eucalypts. It is a Research Chair, led by Prof. David Drew, funded by the Hans Merensky Legacy Foundation (HMLF) and based at Stellenbosch University, in South Africa. While the research is founded on detailed scientific measurements (of growth, physiological processes and wood properties), a key part of the program is about developing and applying models of tree growth and xylem production.
Looking for a Bursary or
Job Opportunity?
The Department shares all invitations to apply for employment and bursary opportunities as received from various institutions. Applications are the responsibility of the student.