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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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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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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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Canopy Gaps Help Eastern Hemlock Outlast Invasive Insect

Gaps in the forest canopy help eastern hemlocks withstand infestation by the woolly adelgid.

Forest fire. Credit: Egor Vikhrev on Unsplash

Climate Change Is Increasing Wildfire Risks for Forests. What Can We Do About It?

An NC State researcher’s work not only offers a glimpse at what wildfire risks might look like under climate change, but also offers insight into the costs and benefits of solutions for mitigating those risks.

For Two Backyard Bird Species, More Light Pollution Is Linked to Lower Survival

New findings led by NC State researchers could be important to whether backyard birds will thrive as urbanization expands.

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Sep 25

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Frederick and Joan Barkalow Distinguished Conservationist Lecture – Coloring the Conservation Conversation

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