B.Sc. in Forestry
Organization
University of Kentucky
Category
University Programs
Bachelor
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Publication date
Description
The forestry major is a professional degree program and is the only one in Kentucky accredited by the Society of American Foresters.
A forestry degree will prepare you to work with a diversity of landowners, agencies, wildlife, and a wide range of forest industries to help manage the benefits of and threats to forests throughout the region. As a forestry major, you will learn:
- how a forestry degree is an effective background for managing forests and a wide range of natural resources;
- wildlife and watershed management;
- how to enhance the health and integrity of our forests;
- forest policy and ways to address complex socioeconomic issues involved with practicing forestry;
- fundamental forestry concepts such as dendrology, ecology, silviculture, and forest measurements.
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