About the College of Natural Resources

The College of Natural Resources (CNR) at North Carolina State University is a world leader in the sustainable use of natural resources. Our comprehensive approach to teaching, research and service encompasses the many and varied ways in which people's physical, economic and social needs are met through the wise use of natural resources.

We believe that nurturing and enjoying the environment and engineering sustainable products go hand-in-hand with helping communities and enterprises thrive. The faculty, staff, students and alumni of the NC State College of Natural Resources are discovering and sharing real world solutions to real world problems everyday!

Our Departments

Our three departments, Forestry and Environmental Resources, Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management, and Forest Biomaterials are ranked among the nation's best in their fields, with many faculty members considered international leaders in their disciplines.

Through mastery of fundamental knowledge and hands-on learning approaches our graduate and undergraduate academic programs reach well beyond the traditional classroom to provide the best educational opportunities for our students - whether in a facility outfitted with the latest instructional technologies, on the floor at a manufacturing plant, in the board room at a major league sports venue, or hip deep in a mountain stream or a coastal plain pocosin.

Our students enjoy a close-knit, small-school atmosphere with the full resources of a leading research university. And our focus on multi-disciplinary collaboration builds a foundation of experience that prepares students for the real world. Even our undergraduates work alongside faculty and graduate students on research teams exploring some of today's most exciting challenges.

Innovation

The College's innovative university/industry cooperatives and other research programs are recognized nationally and internationally as leaders in their respective fields. Our researchers have an impressive record of obtaining competitive federal research funding, which speaks well of the quality of our programs, the direction of our research efforts and the stature of our faculty.

Locally Responsive

Our extension and outreach units are renowned for their expertise and responsiveness to the information and resource needs of business, industry, government agencies, non-profit groups, communities and citizens.

Globally Engaged

Recognizing the need for cultural understanding and broad-reaching contacts to be successful in today's global economy - the college's faculty and students are actively engaged in international activities. Our Community for Diversity in Natural Resources facilitates understanding throughout the college of diverse cultures and lifestyles, works with industry and agency partners to recruit and retain a diverse workforce and cultivates a welcoming atmosphere in the college for everyone.

Support

Our alumni, friends and donors provide vital, generous support to ensure the continued development of the College's financial resources in support of student scholarships and enrichment opportunities, modern cutting-edge facilities, and high quality faculty and staff.

We'd love to have you join us. Begin your journey by exploring our website. We suggest you start with the links on the left.

Give us a call today to set up a visit.

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Contact Us:

Dean's Office

Mailing Address: College of Natural Resources, Campus Box 8001, Raleigh NC 27695-8001
Phone: (919) 515-2883
Fax: (919) 515-7231
Email: naturalresources@ncsu.edu

• College Directory
• Forestry & Environmental Resources Directory
• Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management Directory
• Forest Biomaterials Directory
  

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