Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society
The Oregon State University Graduate Certificate in Urban Forestry prepares you to think both scientifically and strategically. You will learn to effectively apply the principles of urban forestry, green infrastructure, planning, policy, management, and leadership to the stewardship of urban forests and the administration of urban forestry programs.
By completing this program, you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to address complex urban natural resource issues at national, state, or local levels.
One-of-a-kind certificate
The Graduate Certificate in Urban Forestry program at Oregon State is the first of its kind offered online. Courses are delivered through Ecampus – a national leader in online education. No other university in North America currently offers a graduate urban forestry education in this flexible, accessible format. The knowledge and skills you gain from this program will help you:
- Advance your urban forestry program through improved planning, management, and leadership approaches
- Address critical natural resource challenges such as climate change and invasive species
- Make your cities more livable by effectively capitalizing on the economic, environmental and social benefits that urban trees provide
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