FERM

Department of Forest Engineering, Resources + Management (FERM)

The College of Forestry's Forest, Engineering, Resources and Management department strives to support resilient, sustainable forests by advancing knowledge and science related to forest management, engineering, biometrics, hydrology, forest health and silviculture. The department's teaching and research emphasize all aspects of active forest management and restoration from regeneration through harvest for multiple land use objectives. The programs’ academic curricula cover topics ranging from public land use policy to forest product supply chain efficiency, including wood production.

Academic programs

Forestry

Undergraduate Degree (B.S.)
Degree options: Forest Restoration + Fire, Forest Management, Forest Operations

Learn to meet resource needs sustainably while addressing challenges facing landscapes, ecosystems and communities.

Accredited by Society of American Foresters (SAF) 

Forest Engineering / Civil Engineering

Undergraduate Degree (B.S.)

Design roads, water systems and resilient communities with a 5-year double degree, and lead in both urban and rural settings.

Accredited by Society of American Foresters (SAF) / Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

Forest Engineering

Undergraduate Degree (B.S.)

Engineer and design solutions that benefit forests and communities while protecting vital ecosystems.

Accredited by Society of American Foresters (SAF) / Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

Sustainable Forest Management

Graduate Degree (M.S., Ph.D.)

Deepen expertise in a program that blends science, policy and practice to address the complex challenges of forest sustainability. 

Forest Machine Management

Microcredential

Gain the technical and operational expertise to manage modern timber harvesting systems.

Contact Us

At the Department of Forest Engineering, Resources and Management, we bring together scientists, engineers and resource professionals dedicated to sustaining our forests, lands and waters. Through teaching, research and collaboration, FERM advances the science and practice of active forest management — balancing ecological health, economic vitality and community well-being for a sustainable future.

Contact FERM
FERM Directory
Mindy Crandall

Mindy Crandall
Interim FERM Department Head

Email: mindy.crandall@oregonstate.edu 

Chelsey Durling

Chelsey Durling
Administrative Manager

Email: chelsey.durling@oregonstate.edu