Are Biotech Trees Better?

Forests in the U.S. face many threats: climate change, invasive species, pests and pathogens. Could genetically engineering trees make these plants more resilient?

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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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Take a look back at the best of January in our social round up, and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @NCStateCNR.

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Forestry and Environmental Resources

Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management

Forest Biomaterials

At our college, we work toward a better world.

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Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management student leads an event at a Raleigh Community Center

Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology student practices bird banding with the NC Wildlife Commission

Paper Science and Engineering students discuss parts of the Wolfpack Baby Paper Machine

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Environmental Technology and Management students take water data readings during class

Geospatial Analytics

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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Feb24

Sunday 3:00 PM

College of Natural Resources at Triangle Pack Preview

Feb25

Monday 12:00 PM

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Feb25

Monday 7:20 AM

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Feb27

Wednesday 1:00 PM

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A Proud History

We started as a School of Forestry in 1929. Now we're the go-to place for natural resources solutions.

Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion

We are seeking an Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion to lead and provide oversight for all aspects of diversity and inclusion in the College, including recruiting a diverse faculty, staff and student body, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, training and professional development, and infusing diversity across the curriculum.

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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 tenure-track faculty, research scholar and data scientist.