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Undergraduate Minor

Forestry

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Degree Level

  • Undergraduate Minor

Format

  • In-person

Potential Careers

  • Arborist
  • Forestry Technician
  • Range Management Specialist
  • Urban Forester
  • Vegetation Manager

About the minor

Gain the knowledge and skills to understand forest ecosystems and make informed decisions about managing forested landscapes.

Through the Forestry minor, you will develop practical skills in natural resource planning and problem-solving while exploring:

  • Forest ecology
  • Ecosystem processes
  • Forest management

This minor is open to all CSU students and is particularly well-suited for students majoring in natural resource disciplines or the natural sciences who want to broaden their understanding of forest ecosystems and their management.

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Declaring a minor

Please visit the Department of Forest and Rangeland Stewardship undergraduate advising page for information on who to contact to declare a minor in Forestry.

Learn in Fort Collins

Fort Collins blends education and industry, hard work and outdoor recreation, tradition and progress. If you’re looking for a college experience with the perfect fusion of culture, opportunity and adventure, Fort Collins is where you’ll find it.

Located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins provides extensive access to hundreds of miles of trails for biking and hiking, world-class fishing and rock climbing, and camping, all in an area with over 300 days of sun per year.

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