{"id":4,"date":"2026-07-14T07:34:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T12:34:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/forestry\/forestry-landing-page\/"},"modified":"2026-09-18T10:43:25","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T15:43:25","slug":"forestry-landing-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/forestry\/","title":{"rendered":"Forest Management"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Forest Management undergraduate major focuses on producing field- and technology-competent foresters equipped with the knowledge and skills to sustainably manage forests for multiple objectives and outcomes. This program is designed as a companion degree, requiring transfer from or completion of a Forestry Tech A.A.S. prior to enrollment. The educational program in forestry leading to the baccalaureate degree in Forest Management is a candidate for accreditation by the Society of American Foresters (SAF), under the forestry standard.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Students in Forest Biometry class taking dbh measurements.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Student taking a core sample to perform dendrochronology research.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Student presenting research at a professional conference.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Program Learning Goals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Develop upper-level forestry skills (silviculture, mensuration and modeling, dendroecology, and writing comprehensive forest management plans) in applied settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Integrate introductory skills (tree identification, forest measurements, land navigation, and GIS) into upper-level classes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Build experience as practicing foresters through hands-on coursework and capstone projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Gain a minimum of three professional certifications (options include: Wildland Firefighting Red Card, Pesticide Applicators License, Chainsaw Safety\/Training, Drone Pilots License).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Understand and follow the Standards of Professional Practice as outlined by the Society of American Foresters.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Why Study At BSU?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    2 + 2 Structure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Bemidji State University is home to the first and only companion education Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Forest Management in the US. No other programs exist that allow students with a 2-year A.A.S.\/A.S. degree in Forestry to transfer into a university that focuses exclusively on only the junior\/senior year forestry curriculum. This arrangement was specifically designed to meet the critical workforce demands for B.S. trained foresters in northern Minnesota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Partner Schools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Minnesota North—Itasca and Minnesota North—Vermilion<\/i><\/a> are the inaugural two partner schools. Additional partnerships with 2-year institutions in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Arkansas are being considered for future implementation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Four-Semester Sequence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The four-semester sequence will conclude the curricular requirements for a B.S. in Forest Management following the successful completion of an SAF Accredited A.A.S. or A.S. in Forestry or Natural Resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n