The program offered by ?builds on a strong foundation in science, with an emphasis on forest ecosystems and lots of hands-on experience in forest measurements and sampling.
Strengths of the program
- The forestry major prepares you to work as a professional forester, performing tasks ranging from increasing timber production to restoring wildlife habitat.
- The major combines a strong background in the plant sciences with a strong emphasis on spatial analysis including landscape ecology and GIS
- Graduates are expected to be field ready with a strong background in plant identification, forest measurements, and forest stand management
- Students benefit from an integrated common core of course work rooted in the environment, taken in concert with students majoring in related disciplines.
- Hands on experience in on-campus and off-campus laboratory exercises and internship opportunities
- Students may elect to complete a minor in geospatial analysis along with a major in forestry
Career
WSU forestry graduates are field-ready, with a strong background in forest measurements and sampling, and hands-on practice in skills that are highly valued by employers. You could work in a variety of roles, including the following:
- Forester
- Environmental consultant
- Land, refuge, or wildlife habitat manager
- Reforestation specialist
- Geographic?Information Systems (GIS) specialist
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