Field Intensive

With the 780-acre Arcata Community Forest at our doorstep, and the newly-acquired Jacoby Creek Forest only 15 minutes away, our students average more than 8 hours per week in the woods during the school year. In addition, we often travel further east to see other, drier forest types.

Careers

A recent survey of our graduates showed that nearly all found jobs in their chosen careers. Their main employers—private companies and governmental agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service—also make lots of summer jobs available to our students, providing an opportunity to make money, establish contacts, sharpen your skills, and see different parts of the western United States.

A Special Community

Despite being the largest forestry department in California (almost 300 students), we remain a cohesive community where classes are small and professors know students by name. Perhaps because of all the time spent outdoors together (especially in the rain!), students routinely form bonds that persist long after they graduate and go on to careers in places far from one another.

Accreditation

The educational program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Forestry degree is accredited by the Society of American Foresters (SAF), the largest professional forestry organization in the United States.  SAF accreditation ensures that a program meets standards set by the profession and increases and enhances employment opportunities for students.