Forestry

Majors

Forestry

As a Forester, you are charged with protecting and enhancing forest ecosystems and the social and economic benefits produced by forests. You work in the field collecting data on the number and species of trees and other plants and animals, supervise tree plantings and tree harvest, and manage forest ecosystems to benefit wood production, wildlife, and human use of forests. Foresters work in a wide variety of locations from wilderness (federal and state lands) to the largest cities (urban and tree care).

Concentrations available in the forestry undergraduate major include:

Gain valuable field experience through our practicum:

Purdue FNR Summer Practicum

What do you do?
Working in the world of forestry brings diverse options for positions. To view what these positions include see: Is Forestry For You, Society of American Foresters; Welcome to the World of Forestry, Indiana Society of American Foresters; What We Do, U.S. Forest Service; and Conservation Scientists and Forestry, U.S. Department of Labor.

For forestry publications and videos view:

Purdue Extension - Forestry and Natural Resources (FNR), Forests, Woodlands & Trees

Opportunities

These are some of the career paths available with this major.

Check out these optional student community organizations.

Office of the Registrar Catalog

Forestry, BS

The FNR OSS is a hub of support at Purdue for FNR students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the public.

Contact the Office of Student Services (OSS).

Connect With Us

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