Branch Out

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.

The need has never been greater for scientific knowledge and professional training to ensure the global forest estate continues to meet the needs of economic security and environmental quality.

Dr. Tom Gower, Department Head

Spotlight

Environmental First-Year Program Welcomes Inaugural Cohort

Learn about our new first-year program that encourages students to explore environmental options at NC State.

Undergraduate

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

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

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Research

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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#6 in the nation

USA Today ranks us as one of the best places to study conservation and natural resources.

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DEPARTMENT NEWS More News

Mar 27, 2018

New Research Shows Water Use Impacted by the Shape of Our Cities

Georgina Sanchez, Ph.D. student in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources, is using geospatial analytics to understand water demand in the Southeast. Her latest findings: urban developments with simpler shapes use less water.

Oct 3, 2017

Fall Seminars Are Back

Mar 26, 2018

Protecting Firefighters

NC State experts in the College of Textiles’ Textile Protection and Comfort Center are developing and testing equipment to protect the firefighters who protect us.

Sep 19, 2017

Ensley Named Second CONNECT Scholar

UPCOMING EVENTS Full Calendar

Apr26

Thursday 1:30 PM

Masters Seminar - Sara Schager

Apr30

Monday 9:00 AM

Doctoral Seminar - Martin Pettersson