About the course

The Forest Resources Management (FRM) curriculum is a blend of scientific, technical and managerial knowledge professionals need to have in order to manage public or private forest resources. Our students have ample opportunity to gain first-hand field experience through the five-week summer field practice, along with field laboratories associated with many of the courses in the curriculum. FRM majors learn to- Manage public and private forested lands for economic, recreational and conservation purposes. Inventory amount and location of standing timber, appraise the timber's worth, negotiate the purchase and draw up contracts for procurement. Conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, water quality and soil stability, and how best to comply with environmental regulations. Devise plans for planting and growing new trees, monitor trees for healthy growth and determine optimal harvesting schedules.

　　Manage trees in the urban forest. Our program has a very high job placement into industry and research programs. Upon graduation, students take professional positions as procurement foresters, timber buyers in the forest products industry, forest managers for private forestry consulting companies and landowners, as well as with state and federal land management agencies. Managerial work includes planning timber crop rotations, evaluating the economics of alternative forest management plans, and planning for integration of forest land for recreation, timber, watershed, wildlife and environmental protection. With experience and proven performance in these activities, professional foresters often advance to executive management positions in public forestry agencies or forest products industries. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Morgantown
Summer (May), 2024	Morgantown
Fall (August), 2024	Morgantown
Spring (January), 2025	Morgantown
Summer (May), 2025	Morgantown
Fall (August), 2025	Morgantown
Spring (January), 2026	Morgantown
Summer (May), 2026	Morgantown

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for West Virginia University

Copies of all official academic records/transcripts in original language of issue (transcripts from U.S. institutions must be sent to WVU directly from the institutions).

　　Copies of all academic certificates or diplomas in original language of issue.

　　Must have at least a 2.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale for general admission.

　　TOEFL Internet-Based = 61, TOEFL Paper-Based = 500, IELTS = 6.0

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at West Virginia University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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