We’re building a world where all are empowered to explore, protect and enjoy the full diversity of our natural environment and communities.
Leading Sustainability in Natural Resources
The College of Natural Resources is a global leader in sustainability and stewardship of the planet we share. Through education, research, outreach and extension, we advance economic vitality, support environmental health, strengthen natural resource–based industries and improve quality of life in North Carolina and around the world.
For almost a century, the college has served vital industries in North Carolina — including the state’s largest manufacturing sector, forest and wood products; its largest service sector, tourism; and more than half a million forest landowners. Together, these industries sustain more than 500,000jobs and generate $50 billion in annual economic impact.
~2,000 students
enrolled in our degree programs
$55 million
in active sponsored research
10 degree programs
across three departments
Ranked among the top 10 best-value public universities in the nation by Princeton Review
