Areas of Study

The Natural Resources Science and Management program name reflects the breadth of research conducted by faculty and graduate students in our program.

The areas of study are delineated into eight tracks. Students may choose one of the tracks below or may enter without specifying a track.

Assessment, Monitoring, and Geospatial Analysis

Addresses measurements and related technology applications and resource analysis.

Focuses on how society values and makes decisions about the use, management, and protection of natural and environmental resources.

Brings together the integrally-related areas of earth sciences, soils, and water resources management with an applied focus on wildlife ecosystems.

Specialized study in wood and forest products in industry.

Specialized study in forest biology, ecology, conservation and management issues, research focuses on forest and related ecosystems.

Specialized study in paper and fiber products.

Focuses on the use and management of natural resources for recreation and tourism.

Specialized study in areas of fisheries, wildlife and conservation biology.