The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Forest Management responds to the increasing statewide and national demand for professional foresters with a thorough knowledge of forest science theory and practice. The rural environment surrounding the UMFK campus and the strong presence of industrial and non-industrial forests in Maine’s northern forest region lend themselves to experiential education, undergraduate student and faculty research, and internships and career pathways in forestry that are unmatched in Maine, the northeastern US, and the nation. Importantly, UMFK’s tuition is lower than that for any forestry program in the region.

Given our location on Maine’s border with Canada, UMFK is uniquely positioned in Maine and in the country to forge significant cross-border alliances in the field of forestry undergraduate education, while providing our students opportunities not available in any other forestry bachelor’s degree program in the US.

Students in the Applied Forest Management (AS)  may transition smoothly into the BS in Forest Management.

Please note, many of UMFK’s forestry courses are field-oriented. Reasonable accommodations will be made for students with documented limitations; nevertheless, all students must be able to visit field sites and should realize that employment in forestry may require a physical fitness exam by the employing agency.

The BS Forestry Management degree will be awarded upon the successful completion of the program requirements with a minimum grade of B for First Aid and chainsaw safety testing and a grade of C in FOR 290  and FOR 332 , and fulfillment of the University of Maine at Fort Kent graduation requirements. After graduation you will be eligible to register as intern foresters and after two years of supervised work experience, to take the Board of Licensure of Foresters Examinations. For licensure in other states or jurisdictions refer to the Society of American Foresters website.

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