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College of Natural Resources 
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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River Research - Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology Graduate Programs - Forestry and Environmental Resources Spotlight: William Casola - Forestry and Environmental Resources NC State University

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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Research Areas

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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Ranked Globally for Sustainability

research, stewardship, outreach and teaching

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Learn about our programs, meet our students, connect with faculty and learn more about your future home in the College of Natural Resources. Meet with our admission team or attend an event today!

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Fraser firs at Panoramic View Christmas Tree Farm in Watauga County, outside Boone.

What Can You Expect at a North Carolina Christmas Tree Lot This Year?

 What Can You Expect at a Christmas Tree Lot This Year?  The holidays are approaching fast. What can Christmas tree shoppers expect as they go out in the coming weeks to find the perfect tree? To find out, we spoke with Jamie Bookwalter, a mountain conifer extension specialist at NC State, to get the inside scoop… 
Dr. Kelly Meiklejohn, a female scientist with curly hair pulled back in a ponytail, examines a vial in a lab.

NC State Researchers Create First Genetic Database of North Carolina Black Bears

Through genotyping, the interdisciplinary team provides the ‘bear’ necessities for officials to identify animals involved in law enforcement investigations and help manage wild black bear populations. 
Chase Carey, University Scholars Program Alum

UHP Alumni Spotlight: Chase Carey

Carey graduated from the College of Natural Resources in May of 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology, with a pre-Veterinary concentration and an Environmental Science minor.  

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