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    The Bachelor of Science in Forestry degree is one of two undergraduate degree
    programs within the School of Renewable Natural Resources. 

    The B.S.F. and the choice of two Areas of Concentration are aimed at delivering
    a broad education in renewable natural resources specifically related to forest
    ecosystems. The B.S.F. is accredited by the Society of American Foresters (SAF)
    and leads to a professional degree in Forestry. The Council for Higher Education 
    Accreditation recognizes SAF as the specialized accrediting body for forestry
    education in the United States.

       The curriculum in Forestry consists of a School-wide core of courses taken by all students in  the School of Renewable Natural Resources to assure a board understanding of renewable assure a broad understanding of renewable natural resource ecology sustainability, policy and management. The Forestry curriculum also contains the University general education requirements, support courses from closely related disciplines, a forestry core, required and directed elective courses within the selected Area of Concentration, and allows for a number of hours of free electives. The  B.S.F. degree program is flexible and allows students, in consultation with faculty, to select an area of concentration closely associated with their career goals in renewable natural
resources. Additional flexibility is allowed within each Area of Concentration. Problem-based  learning and multidisciplinary team activities are used to put students in "real-world situations". skills are stressed in a broad-based curriculum. A total of 128 hours is required.

 

		School Core Courses
Courses	Credit Hours	Course Title
AGRI 1001	(1)	Introduction to Agriculture
RNR 1001	(3)	Natural Resource Conservation
RNR 1002	(1)	Natural Resource Issues
RNR 2101	(3)	Ecology of Natural Resources
RNR 2102	(2)	Natural Resource Measurements
EXST 2201	(4)	Introduction to Statistical Analysis
RNR 3004	(3)	Photogrammetry, GPS and GIS
RNR 2039 or 4039	(3)	Natural Resources Policy
RNR 4101	(4)	Integrated Natural Res. Management & Policy

  Forest Resource Management (FRM) Area of Concentration

   The Forest Resource Management Area of Concentration (FRM AOC) is intended for those students that are primarily interested in managing forests as a sustainable renewable natural resource. The Area of Concentration, in conjunction with the School Core courses, are designed to provide students with an appreciation of numerous aspects of forest resource management including timber and non-timber resources and prepare them for employment with public and private entities in forest resource management. (click here to view your curriculum and degree path. This area of concentration includes 12 hours of electives. Click here for a list of these courses.)  

  Ecological Restoration (ER) Area of Concentration

                                                             Development/disturbance mitigation is on the rise as is the desire to restore systems disturbed and 
disrupted by anthropogenic and natural causes. The Ecological Restoration Area of Concentration
(ER AOC) provides the foundation for students planning a career in environmental and ecological 
consulting, ecological restoration, or remediation work. Knowledge of plant and animal taxonomy, 
geographic information systems, and wetlands delineation are currently in demand by environmental 
consulting/ engineering firms. (click here to view your curriculum and degree path. This area of
concentration includes 22 hours of electives. Click here for a list of these courses.)  

The school offers a wide range of academic programs,  basic and applied research, and outreach activities. These programs involve natural resource subjects such as forest biology and management, coastal issues, wildlife,natural fisheries, aquaculture, and many more. Two undergraduate curricula are available that provide students with professional education in various fields of renewable natural resources.

Students within both degree programs take courses as part of a school core and then select an Area of Concentration.

For more information consult the LSU catalog, or give us a call or e-mail: 

Undergraduate or Graduate Programs in Renewable Natural Resources
Office of Student Services

School of Renewable Natural Resources 

227 Renewable Natural Resources Building
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Phone: (225) 578-4188
Fax: (225) 578-4227

Email: Dr. Charles L. Shilling: cshilli@lsu.edu