Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Forestry] From University of Kentucky

What you'll study:

The degree at the , will prepare you to work with a diversity of landowners, agencies, wildlife, and a wide range of forest industries to help manage the benefits of and threats to forests throughout the region.

As a forestry major, you will learn:

• how a forestry degree is an effective background for managing forests and a wide range of natural resources

• wildlife and watershed management

• how to enhance the health and integrity of our forests

• forest policy and ways to address complex socioeconomic issues involved with practicing forestry

• fundamental forestry concepts such as dendrology, ecology, silviculture, and forest measurements

We grow careers:

Here are a few examples of employers of forestry majors: U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Kentucky Division of Forestry or other state forestry agencies, forest products companies, non-profit organizations, and forestry consulting firms. Many forestry graduates continue their education in graduate school. Job opportunities for forestry graduates include:

• Forester

• State and Federal Forester

• Land Manager

• Urban Forester

• Consulting Forester

• Wildland Firefighter

• Utility Forester

• ArboristForest Biologist

• GIS Specialist

• County Extension Agent

• Environmental Scientist

• Water Quality Specialist

• Researcher

• Naturalist