Forestry (Minor)

What is forestry?

Forestry is the art and science of managing and conserving forests.The forestry minor introduces you to the sustainable management of forests for productivity, health and biodiversity. You’ll learn about forest ecology, inventory and modeling, and have the opportunity to study the economics and management of forests, watershed water quality, geographic information systems and remote sensing. Combine this minor with a major such as business, environmental studies, biology, wildlife and conservation biology, or recreation management and administration to prepare for forestry-related careers in business, industry or government.

Why study forestry at UNH?

Located in second-most forested state in the U.S., UNH is the perfect location to study forestry. Our nationally accredited program emphasizes hands-on experience through intensive lab and fieldwork in university woodlands and in the White Mountain National Forest. You’ll be encouraged to participate in faculty research projects and UNH’s EcoQuest study-abroad program in New Zealand.You’ll also have the opportunity to join the UNH Forestry Club, Xi Sigma Pi Natural Resources Honor Society and the UNH Woodsmen Team.

Potential career areas

• Business management
• Education and outreach
• Forest and conservation management
• Forestry consulting
• Forestry operations
• Geospatial analysis
• Outdoor recreation management
• Research
• State or national parks management
• Surveying
• Urban forestry
• Wildlife management