Prepares students for careers in the protection and management of our forest and natural resources.

Graduates qualify for such positions as forester, environmental interpreter, natural resource manager, urban forester, park administrator, park ranger, resource planner, watershed manager, hydrologist, fire and fuels manager, and many other related environmental career areas.

The Society of American Foresters accredits the Forestry and Natural Resources program. Also, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) recognizes employment as a forester with the Federal Government upon graduation.

Graduates are prepared for a broad range of professional careers in environmental assessment, impact analysis, project management and impact mitigation monitoring.

Knowledge of the legal and regulatory environment is balanced with study of other theories and practices to solving social conflicts over the environment.

The Environmental Management and Protection major is endorsed by the California Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP), a professional association representing the full range of environmental professions in both private and public sectors.

The Master of Science degree program in Forestry Sciences offers advanced study in a range of forest science sub-disci-plines or in preparation for study leading to the Ph.D. degree.

Students may select emphasis areas in forest resource sciences or enivronmental management that incorporate specific scientific and professional disciplines.