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Science with real-world impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Department of Forest and Rangeland Stewardship at Colorado State University advances science that helps forests, grasslands, watersheds, and communities adapt to changing environmental conditions. Our forest and rangeland stewardship research combines ecological, social, technological, and economic research to better understand and steward natural landscapes. Working across Colorado and around the world, our researchers partner with land managers, agencies, Tribal communities, nonprofits, and private organizations to address complex environmental challenges through applied science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our research areas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Forest Management and Restoration<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Developing strategies to improve forest resilience, regeneration, restoration, and long-term ecosystem health.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Rangeland Ecology and Stewardship<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Understanding grazing systems, vegetation dynamics, biodiversity, and sustainable management of working landscapes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Remote Sensing and Data Science<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Using drones, satellites, LiDAR, modeling, and AI-enabled tools to monitor ecosystems across large landscapes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Wildfire Science<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Supporting wildfire planning, risk reduction, fuels management, and post-fire recovery through interdisciplinary research.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Climate and <\/em><\/strong>
Ecosystem Resilience<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Studying how forests and rangelands respond to drought, disturbance, invasive species, and climate change.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Policy, Economics, and<\/em><\/strong> Human Dimensions<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Examining governance, collaborative decision-making, economics, and community partnerships that shape natural resource management.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Student research<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Research is central to the student experience in Forest and Rangeland Stewardship. Undergraduate and graduate students work alongside faculty in field studies, laboratory research, data analysis, and community-engaged projects that prepare them for careers in natural resources, research, and environmental leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Undergraduate<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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