Timing: September 10 - 22, 2025 Applications for the 2025 course are now closed.

Explore the other side of the world with College of Forestry faculty while learning about forest ecology and resource management in a changing climate.

New Zealand is a country of stunning landscapes – vibrant forests, spectacular mountains, alpine grasslands – and fascinating indigenous Maori culture.  A leader in progressive action on climate change, carbon sequestration, and conservation, New Zealand also has a highly productive timber industry which is critical to its resource- and export-driven economy.  Students will delve into forest ecology and resource management on both the North and South Island – visiting native and plantation forests, bubbling geothermal hotspots, and a field station located in the majestic scenery of the Southern Alps.  And for fans of Lord of the Rings, there’s a special visit to the Hobbiton film set.

• Faculty Leaders:
  • Ashley D'Antonio, Associate Professor and Associate Department Head for Forest Ecosystems & Society
  • Jacob Bukoski, Assistant Professor and Director of the Forests and Climate Change graduate certificate
• Coordinator: Rabeb Zghal, International Programs Outreach and Administrative Assistant. Contact Rabeb with any questions about the course, application process, funding or other logistics.

Faculty-led programs are open to all OSU students!
College of Forestry faculty-led programs are open to every Oregon State University student — from all majors and campuses, including Corvallis, Ecampus, OSU Cascades and dual-enrolled community college students. These short-term experiences bring together a vibrant mix of learners: graduate and undergraduate students, online and in-person, from all backgrounds and walks of life. That diversity makes every trip richer — new ideas, new perspectives, and new connections that make your Oregon State experience truly global.