Forestry is the application of scientific principles to the management forest resources, including non-wood products. The primary goal of the forestry program is to produce technically competent forest and natural resources managers who understand the ecological, economic, social and legal basics that underpin human uses of natural resources. Students are trained in the various techniques used to determine resource quantities and qualities, economic values, resource productivity, and social constraints in management of natural and forest resources. The forestry field is continually changing in response to new understanding about ecological functions and emerging modern technologies like global positioning systems, geographic information systems, and computerized data collection. The demand for foresters in United States is increasing, particularly in the Southwest.

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Forestry BS Mgmt Math140 Eng111 Ready 4year plan

Forestry BS Forest Mgmt Math140 Eng111 Ready 5year plan

Forestry BS Wildland Fire Math140 Eng111Ready 5year plan

Forestry BS Wildland Fire Math 140 English 111 4 year plan