Congratulations on your acceptance into this program! This is an exciting step for you, and we are looking forward to meeting and working with you as you prepare for your career in Wildlife Conservation. The following information will help you prepare for the fall semester. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.
First-year books needed for first semester (September 2024)
The Wildlife Techniques Manual: Volume 1: Research. Volume 2: Management 2-vol. set – Nova J. Silvy ISBN-13: 978-1421436692
Trees and Shrubs of the Maritimes: Field Guide - Todd Boland ISBN-13: 978-0986537653
Wildflowers of Nova Scotia- Todd Boland ISBN-13: 978-1927099483
Mammals of North America - Fiona A Reid ISBN-13: 978-0395935965
Birds of Eastern & Central North America - Roger Tory Peterson ISBN-13: 978-0547152462
A Short Guide to Writing about Biology – Jan A. Pechenik ISBN-13: 978-0321984258 Peninsular Level Book LB 8L2 (Orange field book) (Note: This book can be found in the bookstore)
First-year books not needed until second semester (January 2025)
A Guide to Common Freshwater Invertebrates of North America - J Reese Voshell, Jr. ISBN-13: 978-0939923878
New Brunswick Trees & Shrubs in Winter - A field guide - Rudolph Stocek (Note: This book can be found in the bookstore)
Basic Technical Mathematics with Calculus, SI Version, 11th edition – Allyn J Washington ISBN-13: 9780135309476
The Pearson Custom Program, COMP-1000: Computer Essentials ISBN 978-0135366585 (Note: This book can be found in the bookstore)
Second-year books needed for first semester (September 2025):
A Sand County Almanac: With Other Essays on Conservation from Round River - Aldo Leopold ISBN 978-0197500262
Restoring the Acadian Forest 2nd edition: A Guide to Forest Stewardship for Woodlot Owners in Eastern Canada - Jamie Simpson ISBN 978-1771083119
Note: If you have any questions regarding the above book list feel free to contact us
Required equipment to purchase
Cruiser vest (must be orange and have pockets) – recommend “One size fits all” from BAP
Hiking boots
Rubber boots
Fox 40 whistle – orange
Compass
Camp dishes (for field camps)
Chest waders (NO hip waders)
Recommended equipment to purchase
Windproof / waterproof jacket & pants
Hat for sun / toque / gloves
Sunglasses (polarized are helpful)
Pocket knife / multi-tool
Flashlight / headlamp
Water bottle
Back pack
Watch / alarm clock
Tent / footprint / stakes / paracord
Sleeping bag / extra blanket
Sleeping pad / mattress / air pump
Towel / face cloth
Cup / wash bowl
Personal toiletries / hygiene products
Camp chair
Ear plugs (some people snore)
Cloth / grocery bag (for plant collections)
Calculator (scientific)
Program Highlights
Instructor to student ratio will be 22 students for 1 learning manager and 1 lab/field assistant.
Labs will be conducted in Room 018 or 306 CAST Building, in the Charlottetown Centre, or in the field as required.
Instruction time is generally 60% lecture versus 40% lab time.
Students will have the opportunity to live trap small mammals and observe various plants/wildlife during the two years of the program.
