Forestry

The forestry program prepares students for professional careers with organizations that manage forests and related lands.  Students apply biological, ecological, economic and social knowledge to develop and administer forest management plans.  Graduates receive a Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry.  The program is accredited by the Society of American Foresters.

What do you do?

As a forester, you are charged with protecting and enhancing forest ecosystems and the social and economic benefits produced by forests.  You work in the field collecting data on number and species trees and other plants and animals, supervise tree plantings and tree harvest, manage forest ecosystems to benefit wood productions, wildlife and human use of forests.  Foresters work in a wide variety of locations from wilderness (federal and state lands) to the largest cities (urban and tree care).  An intial view of this variety can be viewed by visiting the following sites:

Society of American Foresters’ Is Forestry for You
Indiana SAF’s Welcome to the World of Forestry
U.S. Forest Service’s What we Do

• Students
• Alumni Perspectives
• Recent Employment/Employers
• Forester – U.S. Forest Service
• Arborist – City of Dallas, TX
• District Forester – Virginia Department of Forestry
• Restoration Program Associate – Delaware Riverkeeper Network
• Assistant Property Manager – Division of Forestry, IDNR
• FNR career resources
• Professional Organizations
• Student Chapter of the Society of American Forester
• Society of American Foresters
• Purdue Student Society of Arboriculture
• Society of Arboriculture
• Curriculum
• Job Posting Links

If you want more information, visit our information request form.  Another excellent way to learn more is to schedule a visit.  Please note that you want to schedule a visit on the information request form or call the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources at 765-494-3591.