Conservation scientists and foresters manage the use and development of forests, rangelands, and other natural resources. These lands supply wood products, livestock forage, minerals, and water. They serve as sites for recreational activities and provide habitats for wildlife. Some workers advise private landowners on the use and management of their land and may design and implement programs that make the land healthier and more productive.
"Students become knowledgeable and skilled in tree and wood identification, forest measurements, mapping, forest ecology, silviculture, timber harvesting, forest health, and forest management. Graduates pursue careers in wood products industries, consulting firms, state and federal government, and with utility companies."
(Provided By: Glenville State College)
It is our mission to develop and disseminate knowledge associated with the protection, management, and sustainable use of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, and to train the next generation of professionals in the natural resource sciences and sustainable biomaterials: process and product design. The department maintains strong disciplinary research programs in forestry, fisheries, and wildlife, with an emphasis on applied ecology. Additional expertise exists in molecular biology, including genetics physiology and tissue culture.
(Provided by: Purdue University)
"Our program provides for understanding the biological complexities of the forest and the interactions between the forest and social and economic forces. You focus your education taking advanced coursework in forest hydrology, forest production management, forest resource conservation, forest soils, or wildland fire management."
(Provided by Humboldt State University - CA)
"The Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources houses degree programs that focus on a variety of aspects involving environmental factors, wildlife, conservation, management, etc. Graduates go on to successful careers as forest managers, fisheries or wildlife professionals; hydrologists, air or water quality specialists; environmental compliance officers; urban foresters; and much more."
(Provided by: North Carolina State University)
"Forest resources management is an integration of forest ecology and biology, forest measurements, forest policy and administration, and courses to predict and evaluate the effects of manipulation. This major prepares students to be well-rounded generalists who can practice forestry and succeed as professionals in a variety of allied natural resources management fields."
(Provided by: SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry)
"A major in forest resource management begins with the basics — trees. With each class you take, you form a broad understanding of the science behind forest management and how it promotes and affects wildlife, soil, water, recreation and communities. Enthusiasm, hands-on problem solving and relevant research just scratch the surface of what you'll encounter when you step into our classrooms and labs.
(Provided By: Clemson University)
"If you're interested in the environment and understaninding how to manage and protect it — we have a place for you here! We offer a range of degrees for students who care about forests, climate change, wildlife and its habitat, environmental sustainability, water conservation, recreation and tourism management, wilderness, community and environmental planning, spatial technologies and more"
(Provided By: The University of Montana)