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Forestry and Environmental Resources
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The Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources opens a world of career opportunities for undergrads and graduates as they work side-by-side with expert faculty solving today's natural resource challenges.

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Undergraduate Degrees

Our undergraduate programs put classroom theories into practical hands-on action and train today’s students to be tomorrow’s sustainability and natural resource leaders.

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Graduate Programs

Our graduate programs emphasize hands-on research, teaching and real-world field opportunities, preparing students to become innovative industry leaders.

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From forest health to hydrology to public science, and everything in between, our faculty research is changing the way industry professionals tackle their every-day jobs.

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Program Aims to Increase Diversity of Conservation Leaders, College of Natural Resources, copper wolves, Pack Pix, feature - Doris Duke Scholars Program Aims to Promote Diversity in Conservation Science - Forestry and Environmental Resources NC State University

Doris Duke Scholars Program Aims to Promote Diversity in Conservation Science

NC State students gain valuable experience in conservation through the Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program. 
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Grant Will Fund Climate Resilience Strategies for Frontline Communities in the Carolinas

NC State leads a multi-institutional effort to develop climate resilience solutions in frontline communities in the Carolinas. 
Children in nature - Study Finds Natural Outdoor Spaces Are Less Common at Schools - Forestry and Environmental Resources NC State University

Study Finds Natural Outdoor Spaces Are Less Common at Schools

NC State researchers found natural spaces like woods or gardens were relatively rare in a small sample of elementary and middle schools in Wake County. 

Upcoming Events

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Sep 27

Monday12:50 PM

Seminar: Research in Community Forestry and Tropical Restoration
Oct 11

Monday12:50 PM

Seminar: Developing Course Content in Environmental Justice
Oct 18

Monday12:50 PM

Seminar: Expanding the Use of Good Fire through Prescribed Burn Associations