{"id":12401,"date":"2017-06-15T09:44:09","date_gmt":"2017-06-15T13:44:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fer\/?page_id=12401"},"modified":"2026-11-06T09:51:24","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T14:51:24","slug":"forest-management","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fer\/undergraduate\/forest-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Forest Management"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n

Restore, Protect and Manage the World\u2019s Forests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Immerse yourself in the world of trees and wildlife as you learn to sustainably manage forest ecosystems and plantations. Our forest management program is fully accredited by the Society of American Foresters (SAF)<\/a> and offers students the opportunity to explore a diverse range of subjects, including ecology, soils, sustainable forest management and economics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this hands-on program, you’ll take your skills outside the classroom with regular field trips to nearby forests and graduate prepared to protect wildlife habitats, manage water resources, enhance forest health, produce timber and restore damaged ecosystems.<\/p>\n\n\n

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No. 1 in the Nation<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\n Ranked the top forestry program in the United States across bachelor, master\u2019s and doctoral degrees. (College Factual, 2025)\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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Global Leader in Forestry<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Career-Ready at Graduation<\/h2>\n

\n More than 85% of graduates begin jobs in forestry, land management or graduate programs within three months of graduation.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Explore the Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you’re focused on protecting ecosystems with a concentration in ecology or managing forest resources for industry with a concentration in production, our flexible curriculum allows you to specialize in the area that aligns with your career goals. Popular minors include plant biology, agriculture business management, wildlife, soil science, horticulture and genetics.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Ecology<\/h3>\n

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Production<\/h3>\n

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“I\u2019ve learned so much through my classes at the College of Natural Resources \u2014 from professional development and landowner taxation to the kinds of technical skills that are essential in my forestry career.”<\/p>\n

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Hands-On Experience That Leads to Jobs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Test your knowledge at our nine-week Summer Practicum<\/a> following your second year. From mastering forest measurements to exploring fire and wildlife management, it’s an unforgettable journey across the state, including trips to the Croatan and Pisgah national forests, shaping you into a forest steward ready to tackle real-world challenges. But hands-on experiences aren’t limited to summers. You\u2019ll participate in hands-on learning from day one. Other examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n