Canopy photosynthesis in temperate deciduous forest. Case studies of high-performing contract loggers with distinct harvest systems. Interpreting stand structures. Communicating with private forest landowners. Forests provide an array of ecological services—from recreational, to watershed protection. We seek to understand ecological effects and processes, and the impact our management has, from the impacts of bioenergy production on bird habitat to frameworks for coupled social-ecohydrological systems.
If you are working toward your master of science degree, you will select your study program in consultation with your advisor and committee. Course work requirements specific to CFRES are:
- FW 5800—Master's Graduate Seminar (1 credit)
- FW 5810—Research Methods in Natural Resources (2 credits)*
- One upper division statistics class from the list of suggested courses*
* Not required for Peace Corps and Masters of Forestry students, except 4+1
Approval of equivalent courses can be given by the College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science graduate program director in consultation with the student's advisory committee. The advisory committee may specify certain courses in which a student must achieve a grade of B or better.
Degree Options
Program Strengths and Opportunities
- Understand ecosystem and organism functions in natural and managed forest landscapes, from invasive worms to beech reintroduction.
- 6,500 feet of lab space, 2,000 of greenhouse, 5,397 acres of research forest.
- Learn to balance forest management objectives for a variety of interests, from forest health to industrial and recreational needs.
- Tap into the wide breadth of expertise within our small, friendly academic community. Get to know us, and find who you want to work with.
- Research degrees are non-specific, and we intentionally set a low number of required classes, unless your committee requires them.
- Explore your interests with your committee and your advisor to define the optimal educational experience.
"The relationships I've built between office mates, individuals in classes, and while conducting field research are the highlight of my graduate program. The people I've met at Tech have become more of a close community than just teachers, researchers, and staff. "