This program is available at the following location:

• Corvallis

The Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) graduate program emphasizes the conservation of forest-dominated landscapes to meet a defined set of ecological, economic and social criteria over long time frames. The program follows the sustainable principles outlined by the Montreal Process Criteria and Indicators. These principles have been adopted by the state of Oregon.

The program provides a strong grounding in the principles and techniques of active management of forests to improve forest health and condition while producing a full range of products and ecosystems services. It consists of a common core in the principles and criteria of sustainable forest management; statistics for design and interpretation of experiments; and specialization in one of six areas of concentration. The MF degree requires a project, MS a thesis, and PhD a dissertation.

Contact Information

To learn more about our degree programs, visit the SFM program website.

Major Code: 1090

Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:

MF

• Conduct research or produce some other form of creative work.
• Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
• Conduct scholarly or professional activities in an ethical manner.
• Demonstrate proficiency in area of study.
• Define goals and motivation for project.
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of literature and prior work in subject.
• Demonstrate potential value of solution or application of research.
• Apply state-of-the-art tools and methodologies.
• Communicate effectively in written and verbal formats.
• Demonstrate awareness of broader implications.
• Produce publication from findings.
• Justify awareness of responsible and ethical conduct of research.

MS

• Conduct research or produce some other form of creative work.
• Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
• Conduct scholarly or professional activities in an ethical manner.
• Define goals and motivation for research.
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of literature and prior work in subject.
• Demonstrate potential value to research in advancement of knowledge.
• Apply state-of-the-art tools and methodologies.
• Analyze and interpret results effectively.
• Communicate effectively in written and verbal formats.
• Demonstrate capability for independent research and expertise in area of study.
• Demonstrate awareness of broader implications.
• Produce publication from findings.
• Justify awareness of responsible and ethical conduct of research.

PhD

• Produce and defend an original significant contribution to knowledge.
• Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
• Conduct scholarly activities in an ethical manner.
• Define goals and motivation for research.
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of literature and prior work in subject.
• Demonstrate potential value to research in advancement of knowledge.
• Apply state-of-the-art tools and methodologies.
• Analyze and interpret results effectively.
• Communicate effectively in written and verbal formats.
• Demonstrate capability for independent research, expertise in sturdy area, and ability to make original contribution to the field.
• Demonstrate awareness of broader implications.
• Justify awareness of responsible and ethical conduct of research.
• Produce publication from findings.

Masters degrees require a minimum of 45 credits and doctoral degrees require a minimum of 108 credits. Contact the administering unit for more information and specific program requirements.

Major Code: 1090