Bachelor of Science Degree in
Forest Resources Management
Professional forestry education has been featured at ESF since the College's founding in 1911. Today's Forest Resources Management program is based on a clear vision that combines professional competency with a strong foundation in the biophysical sciences, humanities, and social sciences to meet society's needs for forest managers
Forest Resources Management is an integration of forest ecology and biology, forest measurements, forest policy and administration, and courses to predict and evaluate the effects of manipulation. Timber, water, recreation, wildlife, and a broad array of environmental values and services, such as biodiversity and healthy forest systems, are important results of effective management. This major prepares students to be well-rounded generalists who can practice forestry and succeed as professionals in a variety of allied natural resource management fields.
Forest resources management offers a wide variety of employment opportunities. Our graduates are working throughout the United States as professional foresters and natural resource managers in private industry, public agencies, and for nonprofit organizations. Their duties can range from timber management to recreation planning to environmental education, to name a few.
The educational program in Forest Resources Management leading to the first professional degree in forestry is accredited by the Society of American Foresters (SAF). SAF is recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation as the specialized accrediting body for forestry in the United States
Students interested in more information are encouraged to review the Forest Resources Management section of the FNRM Undergraduate Student Handbook (pdf file).
Contact Us
Christopher A. Nowak
Associate Professor and Undergraduate Education Coordinator
215 Marshall Hall
One Forestry Drive
Syracuse, NY 13210-2788
(315) 470-6575
canowak@esf.edu