Forest Engineering
Option

Department of Biosystems & Engineering /

What you will study

The Forest Engineering option — the only one of its kind in the South — involves preparing graduates to be able to apply of engineering principles and techniques for sustainable management and maintenance of trees, soil, water and other natural resources with the forest ecosystem.

Forest engineering is therefore a hybrid of engineering, forest and management that is focused on efficient, cost-effective and environmentally friendly utilization of these resources. Therefore, this option prepares students for productive professional careers in the forest products industry and related natural resource and environmental systems sectors.

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Major Curriculum Options & Requirements

• Forest Engineering Course Curriculum
• Core Curriculum & GE Outcomes

What can I do with the Forest Engineering option?

• Forest Operations Design & Management
• Environmental, Ecosystem Restoration
• Water Resources Engineering

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