NEPA Overhaul

Will the Trump administration's proposed changes to the National Environmental Policy Act spur economic development or environmental ruin? Our experts weigh in on the controversial move.

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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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Your Ice Cream Has Paper In It – and Other Products Made from Biomaterials

Biomaterials can be found in everyday products. They enhance our food and technology and help us live more sustainable lifestyles.

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Departments

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

Forestry and Environmental Resources graduate student in the lab

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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Upcoming Events Full Calendar

Feb21

Friday 9:00 AM

CNR to Host Park Scholar Finalists

Feb22

Saturday 5:45 PM

9th Annual Wild Foods Supper

Feb24

Monday 12:50 PM

Seminar: Dr. Steven LeDuc, National Center for Environmental Assessment, US EPA

Feb26

Wednesday 1:30 PM

CNR Graduate Research Symposium

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.

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.