Forest Management Major (BS, HBS)	Print Version
	College of Forestry | Forest Engineering, Resources and Management

The successful forest manager must understand the biological and physical processes of forest ecosystems, as well as the social and economic forces that influence forest policies and management actions. The forest management core curriculum includes basic courses in the biological, physical, social sciences, and six months of work experience as well as professional courses designed to prepare students to manage forest resources.

Strength in a specific area is obtained by selecting one of the following options:

• Forest Ecosystem Science
• Forest Environmental Consultation
• Human-Forest Interactions
• International Forestry  
• Plantation Silviculture
• Restoration of Forested Landscapes
• Wildland Fire Management

The Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Management carries the Society of American Forester’s accreditation of professional forester.

Six months of forestry or related natural resource work experience and 21 credits in an option is required in the Forest Management degree program. These option courses compliment the forestry core and serve to fulfill the 180 credits for graduation.

All students pursuing the BS in Forest Management must earn grades of "C–" or better in all required forestry courses (with FE, FOR, FS, WSE course designators) or approved substitutions for majors, minors and options.

First Year (43)

Sophomore Year (30)

Junior Year (48)

Senior Year (38)

Plus selected Option courses (21) usually in junior and senior year, and 6 months of work experience.

Total=180

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