Arthur Temple College of Forestry & Agriculture

Forestry

  • students conducting hydrology (one of our forestry programs) research in a creek

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Welcome to ForestryExplore our forestry programs and degrees

Forestry is an ideal path for those interested in managing, protecting and conserving renewable natural resources. Our students master the biological, physical and social sciences through hands-on learning, state-of-the-art equipment and access to 12 million acres of forests.

AREAS OF STUDY

Transformative Experiences

At SFA, we believe students benefit greatly from hands-on learning in and out of the classroom. Transformative experiences are at the core of our academic philosophy.

forestry student at field station
a forestry student intern
forestry students in The Wildlife Society
a forestry fire ecology student
  • Between their sophomore and junior year, forestry students are immersed in a rigorous six-week field station that provides hands-on experiences in wildlife sampling, timber inventory, surveying and mapping techniques.
  • Internships are a core component of an agriculture student’s education. Many of these internships are paid and often result in post-graduate job offers.
  • Students in The Wildlife Society, Society of American Foresters, National Association for Interpretation and Association for Fire Ecology attend national conferences that allow them to gain leadership skills and network with professionals.
  • Undergraduate students work internationally to contribute to fire ecology research in the Netherlands thanks to Dr. Brian Oswald’s work to develop the country’s first quantitatively-based wildland fire risk assessment.

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