Students in the  major at  will gain an understanding of and learn how to manage the animal, soil, and vegetation resources on rangelands or in forests for state and federal land management agencies as well as a variety of private landowners and non-governmental agencies. 

Curricula include a background in the biological, physical, social, and management sciences, followed by professional forestry courses. More specifically, this concentration is designed to instill an understanding of the basic principles of forest ecology and forest management. Although many students go on to graduate studies, the program is primarily intended for students interested in managing forestlands.