Duration

4 years

Starting Date

June, August, January

Tuition Fee

$ 26,580/year

Location

Starkville, United States

About the program

The Forestry BSc program from Mississippi State University will prepare you for a professional career in forest resource management and use.

Customize your learning experience with one of the following major concentrations:

  • Environmental Conservation
  • Forest Business
  • Forest Management
  • Forest Products
  • Urban Forestry
  • Wildlife Management

This major is accredited by the Society of American Foresters (SAF).

Career opportunities

Forestry is the science and art of cultivating, maintaining, and developing forests for current and future uses. Learn about the typical tasks a professional forester performs. Typical tasks of a professional forester include but are not limited to:

  • Developing an overall forest management plan
  • Managing forest lands and resources for economic and recreational purposes
  • Planning and directing afforestation and reforestation projects
  • Mapping of forest areas, estimating standing timber and future growth, and managing timber sales
  • Planning harvest programs to assure continuous production of timber or assist timber companies with achieving production goals
  • Determining appropriate methods for harvest and removal of timber with minimum waste and environmental damage
  • Directly suppressing forest fires
  • Conducting fire-prevention programs
  • Planning and directing construction and maintenance of roads, trails, firebreaks, and recreation facilities
  • Assisting in planning and implementing projects for control of floods, soil erosion, tree diseases, and forest insect pests
  • Advising landowners on forestry management techniques and conducting public education programs on forest care and conservation

Courses include:

  • Dendrology
  • Forest Measurements
  • Biotechnology
  • Forest Communities

Interested? Get started today!