{"id":15,"date":"2026-06-23T15:45:58","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T21:45:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/warnercnr1.wpenginepowered.com\/frs\/?page_id=15"},"modified":"2026-11-13T07:49:22","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T14:49:22","slug":"saf-accreditation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/warnercnr.colostate.edu\/frs\/saf-accreditation\/","title":{"rendered":"SAF Accreditation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Forest and Rangeland Stewardship B.S.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

CSU’s undergraduate forestry degree is accredited by the Society of American Foresters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Visit SAF’s website<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Learn more about the program<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Student Success | Fall 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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84.3%<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Second Fall persistence rate<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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68.3%<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Six-year graduation rate<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Persistence statistics relate to full-time, non-transfer students<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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SAF Accreditation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

SAF programmatic accreditation is a non-governmental, peer-review process that ensures forestry programs meet high educational and professional standards and offers students a robust, science-based curriculum that prepares them for the field. Students gain a well-rounded understanding of forestry, including ecological, economic, and social principles critical for sustainable forest management. They are also prepared for entry into their profession through licensure and certification, mentorship and networking opportunities, and with the recognition of excellence that accreditation ensures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Concentrations<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n