Urban Forest Management - Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Urban Forest Management from Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a Campus Bachelor Forestry degree that prepares you for a Science career. What will I study? Urban Forest Management emphasizes coursework and skills necessary for dealing with trees stressed by the urban environment as well as tree identification, forest ecology and ecosystems, forest social science, forest measurements, and forest resource management. Coursework is also included from a variety of biological and social science departments: plant pathology, landscape design, landscape plant materials and management, state and local government, and small businesss management. The SIUC undergraduate Forestry curriculum is accredited by the Society of American Foresters, and all specializations lead to a Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry. What facilities are at SIU? Located within ten miles of the SIUC campus are one national wildlife refuge, two state parks, four recreational lakes, and a national forest. The 270,000 acre Shawnee National Forest, in particular, provides students with a wealth of hands-on experiences in a natural setting. In addition, SIUC maintains a variety of lab and greenhouse facilities where students study soil and forest ecosystem processes. All forestry students spend ample time in the field as part of their coursework. What are my career opportunities? Career opportunities ar excellent for graduates trained in forestry. A Forestry major will allow you to combine yourinterest in natural resources with your desire for an exciting and rewarding career. Those Forestry gradutes specializing in Urban Forest Management are prepared for work as: city aborist, village forester, manager in the tree care industry, private forestry consultant, tree care contractor. Or, students are free to pursue graduate studies in forestry and natural resources. What organizations can I join? Urban Forest Management students have the opportunity to be involved in various student organization including: Society of American Foresters Fire Dawgs American Water Resources Association Forestry Club Saluki Heritage Interpreters Xi Sigma Pi, the National Forestry Honor Society Agbassadors Alpha Gamma Rho Sigma Alpha View more details on Southern Illinois University Carbondale . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Forestry courses.