Forest Ecology and Management
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Forestry emphasizes the science-based conservation and management of forest lands,
ecosystems and related natural resources. Students gain the skills that are necessary
for the measurement, assessment, and valuation of natural resources and the evaluation
of management strategies for forest and related wildlands. Successful completion of
the curriculum will provide competency in the general areas of basic science, forest
biology, forest mensuration, forest economics, natural resource policy, decision-making
and problem solving, and communications. The option is accredited by the Society of
American Foresters (SAF), the specialized accrediting body for forestry programs in
the U.S. Requirements for this option include the successful completion of two, three-week
field camps in May, which are scheduled to follow the sophomore and junior years,
and are held annually in diverse forest settings. Field forestry skills, forest ecology,
integrated natural resource management, and state-of-the-art operations are emphasized
at camp.
This option emphasizes the biological, socio-political, and managerial skills needed
to ensure the sustainability of forest ecosystems and the many renewable forest resources,
goods and services upon which society depends. Graduates are on track for careers
with federal and state land management agencies, forestry corporations, and a diversity
of organizations and businesses in the private sector.
Career Options
- Forester
- Timber and Forest Manager
- Forest Ecologist
- Recreation Manager
- Tree Nursery Manager
- Private Forest Land Owner Consultant
- Urban Forester
- Forest Researcher