Forest Resources and Conservation

minor

This minor introduces natural resource management and is ideal for students majoring in related fields such as wildlife ecology, soil and water science and environmental science. The minor also is a good option for those who are interested in the social aspects of natural resources with majors such as business, education, food and resource economics, and political science.

About this Program

School Information

The School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences is a unit within the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) and the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS). The school is home to three distinct yet integrated program areas: Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, Forest Resources and Conservation, and Geomatics. The school’s faculty, staff, and students conduct research, teaching, and extension that cuts across a wide range of environments and disciplines.
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P.O. Box 110410
1745 McCarty Drive
136 NEWINS-ZIEGLER HALL
GAINESVILLE FL 32611-0410
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 Curriculum

Related Programs

Prerequisites for each course must be completed before enrollment. Students must declare the minor at least two semesters before graduation.

Required Courses

FNR 3131CDendrology/Forest Plants3
FNR 3410CNatural Resource Sampling3
FOR 3162CSilviculture4
FOR 4621Forest Economics and Management3
FOR course (3000/4000 level)3-4
Total Credits16-17