PhD in Forestry

The Doctor of Philosophy in Forest Sciences is housed in a department where foresters, range scientists, hydrologists and social scientists examine how natural processes interact with human systems. The program trains scholars to study forests as managed, changing landscapes. Specializations span wildfire ecology, forest biometry and ecology, forest economics, restoration, hydrology and water quality, natural resource policy, quantitative landscape analysis, silviculture and wood products. Doctoral students typically select a focus that aligns with faculty expertise and develop a research plan early. Applicants are advised to contact their department representative with program questions. Detailed coursework and credit requirements are available through the university general catalog.