Forestry
CENTER for NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGAMENT AND PROTECTION 
Forestry majors are tuned into trees—their health, their uses, and their future. They do well outdoors solo for long periods of time. They can just as easily lead or work in a group. They are self-motivated and self-sufficient. They see forests as forever.
Forestry majors are educators and advocates for responsible wood harvesting and land use. They are up for the challenge of helping to meet current and future commercial wood demands while preserving habitable space for wildlife. They are computer savvy, can summarize data and project down the road using numbers. They are public defenders and naturalists at heart.
Is this you?
 Have you always felt comfortable alone in the woods? Do you admire tall trees and tiny saplings? Would you mind counting and measuring them all day long? Can you stand below zero temperatures? Are you comfortable in boots all day? Could you stand up in front of a high school class and explain why unrestricted clear cutting is dangerous? Do you believe that it is critical to bring many sides and viewpoints together in order to develop plans and practices that protect forests and provide for market and recreational demands at the same time?
If yes, a Forestry major is for you.
What you’ll study
In addition to core Biology and Math courses, you studies will also include:.jpg "Forestry Lab 2")
- Dendrology
- Desktop GIS
- Forest Products and Wood Technology
- Population and Community Ecology
- Soil Science
Complete Program Requirements
What you’ll do
Your projects may include:
- Locating wood lots using GPS, compass, and sketch map tools
- Taking inventory of tree types and animal species for purposes
- Measuring trees for statistical analysis and projection
- Assessing causes and effects of tree defects (rot, forks, seams, etc.)
- Writing a general management plan
Who will teach you
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Amy Arnett
Associate Professor of Biology
My teaching is about working with students as individuals that bring their own experiences and knowledge to the classroom. |
Grant Estell
Professor
I believe that Unity College students make connections between classroom theories and principles and real world application because of the small class sizes and lots of hands-on learning.
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Where your major can take you
Forestry graduates typically go on to become:
Field Crew Surveyors
Foresters
Forest Rangers
Forestry Technicians
Tree Workers
Unity College Forestry graduates have accepted positions with these agencies, companies and organizations:
Bartlett Tree Experts
Blue Ribbon
Gates Farm LLC
Low Impact Timber Harvesting
Lucas Tree Experts, Maine
Northern Research Station, U.S.F.S.
Pall Dorisy Shire & Associates
Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
Robbo Holleran
Verso Paper
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