B. S. Forestry & Natural Resources
The Bachelor of Science degree program in Forestry & Natural Resources prepares students for careers in the protection and management of our forest and natural resources. Concentrations include: Environmental Planning and Assessment, Forest and Environmental Practices, Natural Resources Recreation, Urban Forestry, Watershed Management and Hydrology, Wildland Fire and Fuels Management, and an Individualized Course of Study.
Graduates qualify for such positions as forester, environmental interpreter, natural resource manager, urban forester, park administrator, park ranger, resource planner, watershed manager, hydrologist, fire and fuels manager, and many other related environmental career areas.
Cal Poly graduates are employed throughout the world: establishing, managing and sustaining forests and urban wildland areas; providing opportunities for a full range of uses; teaching; extension; research; and protecting and managing the environment.
The NRM Department manages the forest resources
of Swanton Pacific
Ranch, located near Santa
Cruz adjacent to the Pacific Ocean. This 3200-acre
field laboratory includes redwood forests, salmon-bearing
streams, agricultural land and many other ecological
environments. Students make extensive use of this
facility.
Most students are required to complete an internship
equivalent to one quarter of half-time work. Paid internships
are available at Swanton Pacific Ranch, or the student
may choose to pursue a seasonal job, volunteer work,
or a cooperative education program. Work experience
for academic credit must be documented by work supervisor
and approved by student’s academic advisor and
program internship coordinator.
The Society of American Foresters accredits the Forestry & Natural Resources program. Also, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) recognizes employment as a forester with the Federal Government upon graduation.
Please See Curriculum information for degree requirements.
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