Academic Catalog - 2023-2024

College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences

Forestry

Forest Health and Ecological Restoration, Undergraduate Certificate


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The Northern Arizona University School of Forestry Undergraduate Forest Health and Ecological Restoration Certificate is designed to provide students with the academic experience in the areas of forest health, entomology, pathology, or ecological restoration within the federal and state land management agencies.

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College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences

Forestry

Forest Health and Ecological Restoration, Undergraduate Certificate


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What Can I Do with a Certificate in Forest Health and Ecological Restoration?

This certificate teaches students how forest ecosystems function, how disturbance agents affect forests, and how restoring an ecosystems structure and function can help forests regain healthy conditions. In forests of the southwestern US in particular, overcrowded forest conditions, recent insect outbreaks, and the threat of severe wildfires make the NAU School of Forestry an ideal location for the study of forest health and ecological restoration.

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College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences

Forestry

Forest Health and Ecological Restoration, Undergraduate Certificate


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College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences

Forestry

Forest Health and Ecological Restoration, Undergraduate Certificate


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In addition to University Requirements:

Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.

Minimum Units for Completion 15
Major GPA 2.0
Research Optional

Purpose Statement 

The Northern Arizona University School of Forestry Undergraduate Certificate in Forest Health and Ecological Restoration is designed to provide a strong background for students interested in studying or working in forest health or ecological restoration, including biotic (e.g. insects, pathogens, invasive species) and abiotic (e.g. fire, pollution, climate change) drivers of forest heath, applications of ecological restoration and broadly, management of natural resources. 

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this certificate, students will be able to demonstrate:

 

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Forestry

Forest Health and Ecological Restoration, Undergraduate Certificate


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College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences

Forestry

Forest Health and Ecological Restoration, Undergraduate Certificate


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