Areas of Research

The Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources is recognized worldwide for our cutting-edge research. Our efforts not only lead to new breakthroughs in industry practices, they serve as a valuable training ground for students interested in working on the frontline of their chosen fields. Our innovative ideas and projects lead to sustainable real-world solutions and solidify us as the go-to place to solve natural resources challenges.

Environmental Science and Technology

We are working to understand and address the economic, social, political and environmental impact of human interactions with nature.

Hydrology and Watershed Management

Our faculty are leaders in the development of long-lasting, sustainable solutions––solidifying us as the go-to place for solutions to society’s grand water challenges.

Forest Health

Our research examines the impacts human activity have on both natural and urban ecosystems, and their critical role in forest pest epidemiology.

Geospatial Analytics

Our faculty are leaders in the burgeoning field of Geospatial Analytics, pushing frontiers in spatial modeling and remote sensing of the environment.

Forest Genetics

We use a variety of tools to enhance and restore forest ecosystems and increase their productivity and economic value to landowners.

Public Science

Through our research, we offer additional options to engage with the public from the beginning to the end of the research process through citizen science projects.

Forest Management

Our research fortifies forestry sciences that inform conservation, ensure productive management and foster the development of new silvicultural systems.

Wildlife Management and Conservation Biology

Ranked second nationally for our research productivity, we specialize in impacts of global change on wildlife, human dimensions and wildlife, and urban ecology.

Natural Resources Economics and Policy

Our research examines the impact of social and economic factors on policy development and enforcement of sustainable forestry management and practices from both a domestic and international lens.

Research News More News

Jul 29, 2019

Forestry Student Wins Resource Management Service Scholarship

The forestry scholarship will allow Sarah Bailey to practice forestry and graduate with no debt.

Jul 18, 2019

Big Cats in the Backyard: Master’s Research Reveals Important Finding About Human-Leopard Interactions

Habitat type could modify the relationship between leopards and humans.

Jun 25, 2019

NC State to Offer Online Graduate Certificate in Renewable Energy Development

The program consists of four online courses that are designed to give individuals a comprehensive understanding of the clean energy market.