北卡罗拉娜州立大学

Trees and forested ecosystems are a critical part of our earth, our economy and our way of life, from reducing carbon pollution and purifying groundwater to providing timber for buildings and pulp for paper products. If you are interested in science, working outdoors, the environment, and people, then Forest Management may be the program for you. Forest Management is the science of balancing the needs of humans with the natural cycles of forests. It combines state-of-the-art technology with hands on fieldwork. From measuring and monitoring forests with global positioning systems to working with community groups to fighting forest fires, foresters use their knowledge of science, economics, and technology to sustainably manage forest resources. Some of the skills learned in this major include how to measure and monitor forest conditions and health, regenerate and grow forest stands, manage wildlife habitat, and implement laws and policies.

The Ecology concentration focuses on natural forest ecosystems.

The Production concentration focuses on forest industry and forest plantations.

All students participate in a summer camp where they get hands-on experience in a variety of subjects including silviculture, forest communities, forest wildlife, and forest management.

Courses include:

Plant Biology, Forest Ecology, Dendrology, Forest Measurements, Forest Wildlife, Silviculture, Forest Management, Renewable Resource Policy & Management, Forest Health and Protection, Wildlife Management

Skills You Could Develop

Field sampling and research
Tree Identification
Timber Cruising
Geographic Information Systems
Remote Sensing
Forest Modeling
Inventory Analysis
Management practices
Operate scientific equipment
Technical communication

Career Titles

Certified Forester
Timberland Appraiser
Forestry Technician
Consulting Forester
Forest Management Specialist
Environmental Biologist
Wetland Specialist
Conservation Scientists
Timber Buyers