Introduction to the ecology and management of American forests: forest distribution, ownership, and ecological factors, species interactions, multi-resource management goals, and silvicultural practices. Cannot be taken by Junior/Senior-level Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources students.

For First-year and Sophomore students interested in Forestry. An introduction to the curriculum, the breadth of the field of study, and career options. Includes interactions with faculty, Graduate students, practitioners, and forestry professionals to understand the benefits of a career in Forestry.

Introduces concepts and skills important for assessing forest ecosystem structure and functioning to inform forest management and other natural resource conservation decisions.

On-site supervised work experience combined with a structured academic learning plan directed by a faculty member or a faculty-staff team in which a faculty member is the instructor of record, for which academic credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion

A course which is tailored to fit the interests of a specific student, which occurs outside the traditional classroom/laboratory setting under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion

Undergraduate student work on individual or small research projects under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion

Introduction to the knowledge and skills required for serving forest management needs of small properties in New England and beyond, as well as logistics and regulations relating to forest management business and operations. Prerequisite: FOR 3230.

Supervised work experience in forest resource area.

Advanced special topics courses or seminars in forestry beyond the scope of existing formal courses. Prerequisites: Minimum Junior standing; Instructor permission.

Honors project dealing with the biology and/or management of forest ecosystems. See Program Chair.