The Forest Resources track at Texas A&M University is accredited by the Society of American Foresters (SAF) under the Forestry Standard. Our curriculum is designed to train students in traditional forestry while adapting to the evolving landscape of forest resource management. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of the natural resource base, assessment methods, interdependencies, trade-offs, and the shifting value systems that influence land management decisions. Additionally, the program introduces students to critical and emerging areas such as forest insects and diseases, forest fire management, forest genetics, remote sensing, and climate change. An active SAF student chapter involves both undergraduate and graduate students, fostering an engaging learning community.
Established in 1969, the Forestry Program at Texas A&M University has a long-standing history of excellence. The undergraduate Forestry degree in the Department of Forest Science received its initial SAF accreditation in 1975 and has maintained this status through various academic reorganizations. The creation of the Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology (ECCB) integrated forestry, wildlife science, spatial science, ecology, and conservation biology, bringing together diverse faculty and students and strengthening the foundation of our Forestry Program while maintaining the traditional forestry education.
Program Details
- Degree: B.S. Ecology and Conservation Biology
- Credit Hours: 120 total credit hours
Career Options
The Forestry Program equips students with the knowledge and skills needed for a wide range of career opportunities, including professional forester, natural resources specialist with government agencies, positions in forest resource companies, conservation and environmental organizations, forestry consulting firms, and urban forestry companies, as well as opportunities for pursuing graduate degrees in natural resources.
Contact Us
Email [email protected] or contact one of our advising team members.