NAU has one of the best forestry schools in the nation
Our forestry program is a gateway to a fulfilling forestry career; it’s also an invitation to create sustainable solutions for the natural world and outdoor enjoyment for years to come. Northern Arizona University’s forestry major is:
- nationally accredited by the Society of American Foresters
- a national and international leader in natural resource education and forest research
- in a location that provides five life zones within fifty miles of campus and six climate zones in the state
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Students pursuing forestry degrees benefit from a natural environment that includes the highest mountain range in Arizona, the Colorado Plateau, and the world’s largest ponderosa pine forest—all conveniently located in and around Flagstaff. Students also study with distinguished scientists who are recognized leaders in sustainability, and teach students their expertise.