Overview
What is Forest Resources Management at WVU like?
Description
The Forest Resources Management (FRM) curriculum is a blend of scientific, technical and managerial knowledge professionals need to have in order to manage public or private forest resources. Our students have ample opportunity to gain first-hand field experience through the five-week summer field practice, along with field laboratories associated with many of the courses in the curriculum.
FRM majors learn to:
- Manage public and private forested lands for economic, recreational and conservation purposes.
- Inventory amount and location of standing timber, appraise the timber's worth, negotiate the purchase and draw up contracts for procurement.
- Conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, water quality and soil stability, and how best to comply with environmental regulations.
- Devise plans for planting and growing new trees, monitor trees for healthy growth and determine optimal harvesting schedules.
- Manage trees in the urban forest.
Forest Resources Management program highlights:
At a Glance
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College/School:
Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design -
Division:
School of Natural Resources -
Department:
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Degree Designation:
BSF -
Degree Program:
Forest Resources Management -
Program:
Forest Resources Management
Next Steps
Interested in this major? Here are some suggested next steps:
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Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
- Arboriculture and Urban Forestry
- Forest Ecosystem Science and Sustainability
- Forest Management