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Welcome to the Division of Forestry & Natural Resources

The Division of Forestry & Natural Resources strives to spark passion in our students for the principles of stewardship and sustainability of our renewable natural resources by:

  • offering students the education to assume leadership roles,
  • advancing research knowledge, and
  • providing technical information and professional service to society.

The Division of Forestry & Natural Resources is committed to providing students with quality educational experiences both in and out of the classroom. We recognize that students are our future supporters, colleagues, and citizens, reflecting our best efforts to the outside world. Our faculty conscientiously make every effort to integrate teaching and research in the classroom, providing opportunities to develop skills in critical thinking, oral and written communication, creative problem solving, and the use of cutting-edge technology.

For More Information

Recruiting Coordinator
Division of Forestry & Natural Resources
PO Box 6125
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV 26506-6125
Toll Free: 866-248-1206
Local: 304-293-0167
Fax: 304-293-2441
E-Mail: forestry@mail.wvu.edu



News

Division scientist Dr. Kaushlendra Singh is one of six higher education faculty in WV to receive mini-grants from the Division of Science and Research, West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission. These mini-Grants fund summer stipends for faculty members to prepare research grant proposals.

The 2013 Alumni Weekend will be held April 19 & 20. The times and locations of specific events are listed here.

The WVU Wildlife Society and the American Fisheries Society co-hosted their annual Wild Game fundraising dinner on April 13. See WBOY video coverage here.

Dr. Bob Whitmore, Professor of Wildlife and Fisheries Resources in WVU’s Division of Forestry and Natural Resources, has received the Mountaineer Award from the WV Chapter of The Wildlife Society.

The Eastern Golden Eagle Working Group, co-led by Dr. Todd Katzner, has received the Wings Across the Americas Award issued by the U.S. Forest Service in recognition of individuals and groups that provide outstanding contributions to international conservation of important bird species.

Kirk Groves graduated last fall with a degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Resources and is now working at a South Texas game ranch. See the WV METRO NEWS story here.

On Dec. 18, Morgantown Mayor Jim Manilla declared 2013 the “Year of the Tree.” Read more in the Daily Atheneum and visit the project’s Facebook page.

The Division’s Dr. Todd Katzner researches population trends of Mojave golden eagles for protection of the species.

Dr. Jingxin Wang will lead WVU participation in a US$9.98 million biofuels project that could help lead the way to a renewable energy-based economy by utilizing marginal agricultural land and reclaimed and abandoned mined land to grow energy crops such as perennial grasses and fast-growing woody plants.

Dr. Greg Dahle is helping WVU spread the word about the benefits of urban trees.




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