Forest Ecology and Management
College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
Learn how to create, manage, conserve, and repair forest ecosystems to make a positive impact locally and globally.
Highlights
- Accredited by the Society of American Foresters
- Be field ready with a strong background in plant identification, forest measurements, and forest stand management
- Strong background in plant sciences with an emphasis on spatial analysis, including landscape ecology and geographic information systems
- Internships, field trips and study abroad opportunities allow you to apply your knowledge
- Participate in undergraduate research guided by renowned faculty
Career
With a Forest Ecology and Management degree, you can work in:
- Plant and ecosystem sciences
- Environmental policy
- Resource economics
- Geospatial analysis and remote sensing
- Wildland fire
Transfer Students
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You’re considered a transfer student at WSU if you’ve received college credit post-high school.
Use our Transfer Course Search Tool to determine what courses you need to take at your current institution to transition to WSU smoothly.
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Scholarships
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Fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) to be considered for scholarships, grants, loans, and other forms of aid.
Internships, Jobs, and Work-study
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Dig Deeper
Find out more about a degree in Forest Ecology and Management
Degree Options
Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Pullman
Forestry
Contact
Contact your personal admission counselor