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A Forest Runs Through It

Since its establishment, NC State's Schenck Memorial Forest has played a vital role as an outdoor laboratory for students and become a popular recreation spot for local residents.
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#6 in the Nation

USA Today ranks us among the top natural resources colleges in the country.

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Parasitic Wasps Are Making A Meal of North Carolina’s Christmas Trees

Insects known as chalcids are eating the seeds of Christmas trees before they ever get the chance to grow. But NC State researchers are exploring ways to control or potentially eliminate the tiny pests.

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Forestry and Environmental Resources

Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management

Forest Biomaterials

At our college, we work toward a better world.

Get an inside look at how we turn bright ideas into innovative natural resources solutions.

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Geospatial Analytics

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Visualizing Our World

At NC State's Center for Geospatial Analytics, we're using data-driven spatial modeling and cutting-edge visualization to pioneer solutions to environmental and societal changes.

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Friday 8:00 AM

Transfer Student Visitation Day

Friday 9:00 AM

Community College Advisor Workshop

Monday 12:50 PM

Seminar: Can we save our ash? Emerald ash borer invades North Carolina

Monday 12:50 PM

Seminar: Dr. Caren Cooper

Interim Dean Myron F. Floyd

Meet the Dean

Dr. Floyd served as Department Head of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management and brings over 35 years of academic experience to the college.

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Dean of the College of Natural Resources

NC State seeks a visionary leader with a bold commitment to refine and enhance the College of Natural Resources's international leadership in the use and stewardship of renewable resources.

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We’re Hiring

The College of Natural Resources has a number of open positions across our administrative units and three academic departments. Positions include Assistant Director for Pre-Award, Educational Specialist and Research Technician.

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