Extension
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The Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources (FER) supports NC State’s land grant mandate by maintaining a diverse extension and outreach program. We believe in sharing our knowledge with the people of North Carolina and in supporting the economic prosperity of NC communities, particularly since forestry and natural resources tourism rank among NC's largest industries.
FER works hard to make sure that the general public, landowners and industry professionals all have an opportunity to learn of new discoveries and techniques affecting their lives as soon as possible. We do this by sponsoring Extension Programs that reach people in a variety of different ways. These programs cover the spectrum of forestry and natural resource management, ranging from tree breeding and harvesting to environmental sciences, public education, wildlife control, community development and more. For more information on our Extension Programs, please visit the links at left.
Continuing Education
If you are interested in taking courses that will teach you how to better manage your own land or wildlife populations, you can enhance your knowledge of forestry and natural resource management through several NC State continuing education programs:
- Most of FER's Extension Programs offer regular programs, seminars and special courses to educate the public and industry professionals.
- The College of Natural Resources also sponsors several Continuing Education Programs, including courses offered through the Center for Earth Observation, Paper Science & Engineering Distance Education and Wood Products Distance Education.
- Other NC State resources for continuing education include NC Cooperative Extension, McKimmon Center for Continuing Education and NC State Extension and Engagement.
