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The silviculture option is designed for individuals who wish to study the application of biological and ecological
principles to the management of forest ecosystems. This is the most integrative and therefore, in terms of breadth of knowledge
required, the most demanding of our programs. Silviculturists must have a strong foundation in ecology, depth in silviculture, and 9
to 12 hours of specialization in one of the following graduate programs: Forest Ecology, Integrated Forest Protection, Forest Genetics,
Forest Tree Physiology, Forest Resource Management (Forest Engineering, Resources, and Management Department), or Forest Engineering (Forest Engineering, Resources, and Management Department).
Students electing the Silviculture option select their courses from various departments on campus including Forest
Engineering, Resources, and Management, Agricultural Engineering, Botany, Crop and Soil Science, Entomology, Fisheries and Wildlife, Geology, Microbiology, and
Rangeland Resources. Although there is no fixed set of courses for this option, the following are frequently selected and serve to
illustrate the broad range of options available:
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