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Take an active approach to caring for Earth's natural resources.
If you’re interested in biology, environmental science or natural resource 管理, a minor in forestry is a great experiential addition to your skill sets and your degree. Frostburg State University’s 林业 minor comes packed with technical know-how that can give you a head start in many natural science fields and technical expertise in forestry methods.
Explore FSU’s great location in Western Maryland, which offers an abundance of parks and forests for outdoor study. You’ll participate in frequent class trips in the forests of Western Maryland, using nature as your classroom for a one-of-a-kind learning environment, and you’ll meet enthusiastic professors and professionals along the way who can help you find your niche in the field of forestry.
- Study the big picture with an interdisciplinary program that highlights the many different aspects to maintaining sustainable, 健康的森林.
- Engage in a program that puts its focus on active learning with student-led projects and hands-on lessons in the field.
林业 Program Highlights
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Go beyond the classroom and get some experience with 林业 Field Practice, a summer course that gives you a hands-on introduction to tree felling, 扑灭野火等等! You’ll earn certifications from several major organizations while enjoying a great summer program with your peers.
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Take your pick of a variety of electives in geography, biology, recreation and other fields.
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Share your work through campus events like 美国ndergraduate Research Symposium and Focus Frostburg.
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Get involved in urban forestry by assisting Frostburg State University to meet the requirements of the Arbor Day 基金会 as Tree 校园 USA.
What can I do with a forestry degree?
Median pay for 保护 scientists and foresters (BLS 2021)
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Graduates of FSU’s 林业 program possess several desirable certifications that improve their prospects. Many of the new or newly available jobs for foresters and 保护 scientists will be with a State or National Park Service, 美国.S. 林务局, the Nature Conservancy or a similar agency, as well as in regions affected by wildfires. Foresters trained in geographic information systems (GIS) technology, 遥感, and other software tools will have better prospects. For more information, check out the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ page on Conservation Scientists and Foresters(U.S. Government Occupational Outlook Handbook).
你会学到什么
Study with forestry professors who are graduates of the Society of American Forester’s accredited programs and serve on advisory boards with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources- Core courses include a diverse range of classes in forest ecology and 保护, dendrology and forestry field practices.
- Investigate forest ecology, 管理, 保护, 政策, research and history; silviculture, stand dynamics and improvement, 植树造林, 土壤, disturbances and natural pests and pathogens.
A Frostburg State education: more valuable than ever.
With nationally recognized academic programs, real-world learning experiences, a top-notch support system, and a thriving student life, Frostburg State is a place where you can discover yourself, 确定你的目标, and prepare for your future.