Students also have the opportunity to enhance their career options and college experience by participating in forestry organizations. The student chapter of the Society of American Foresters specializes in education and community service, the Woodsmen’s Team travels locally and regionally to compete with other schools in timber sports, and Xi Sigma Pi is the Forestry Honors society that promotes high academic standards among forestry students. Besides promoting camaraderie among forestry students, these organizations allow students to interact more closely with professors who serve as advisors.

The Forest Resources Management Program at WVU is a great environment for learning about the earth’s natural resources and ways that these resources can be sustainably managed to serve society and future generations. Students study, recreate, and work together inside and outside of classes as they train to become future leaders in forest resources management.