Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society
The Forest Ecosystems and Society graduate program develops interdisciplinary thinkers, highly capable scientists, and natural resource leaders who are prepared to solve complex problems wherever they exist on the socioecological spectrum. Students earn their Master of Forestry (MF), Master of Science (MS) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees as they build the skills and knowledge they’ll need for fascinating careers in research, teaching, management, policy, outreach, and more.
Internationally Recognized Faculty and Facilites
Our faculty are world leaders in a wide variety of disciplines, including:
- Restoration ecology
- Forest ecology
- Forest social science
- Genetics and tree improvement
- Tree physiology
- Climate change and carbon dynamics
- Natural resource economics and policy
- Wilderness and recreation resource management
- Silviculture
- Wildlife biology
- Nature-based tourism
- Urban Forestry
Students will also benefit from FES’ collaborative ties with the US Forest Service, the USGS Forest and Range Ecosystem Science Center, and the US Environmental Protection Agency.
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