Colorado State University

Department of Forest Sciences, Fort Collins 80525-1470

http://welcome.warnercnr.colostate.edu

Forestry curriculum with concentrations in Forest Biology, Forest Fire Science, Forest Management, and Forest Business leading to a BS.

Contact: Cara DiEnno, Program Coordinator

DiEnno, Cara

Colorado State University
230 Forestry Building
Campus Delivery 1472
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1472

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Phone: 970-491-6911
Fax: 970-491-6754

This curriculum is accredited by the Society of American Foresters.

• Initally accredited: 1939
• Last onsite review: 2000
• Accreditation expires: 2010

Forest Biology Concentration...checksheet

This concentration is intended for students who wish to focus on the biology of trees and the ecology of forests. If your interest is in the growth of trees or the functioning of ecosystems that are comprised of many plant and animal species, this concentration will meet your needs.

Forest Fire Science Concentration...checksheet

This concentration makes available to the student the latest knowledge in the study of fire as an ecological process, as well as the application of fire as a forest management tool. Although wildfires destroy valuable forest resources, you will learn how prescribed fire can be used to enhance wildlife habitat, prepare seedbeds, control forest insect and disease, and reduce fire hazards.

Forest Management Concentration...checksheet

This concentration is designed for students primarily interested in managing forested lands. Graduates from this concentration are employed by state and federal land management agencies, private forest land owners, consultants, conservation organizations, and other firms and agencies. If you elect to pursue this concentration, you will learn about forest productivity, economics, and conservation along with the latest in computer-based management tools.

Forestry Business Concentration...checksheet

If you seek employment with a private timber company, or if you want to develop your own forest business, this concentration will help you meet your goals. You will learn business applications as they relate to forest management. This concentration will also prepare you for the master of business administration (MBA) program.

CSU catalog