Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries

Nestled in the shadows of the Great Smoky Mountains, our University is located in an ideal setting for your study in natural resources, forestry, recreation, wildlife, fisheries, forest products, and the environment. Our vision is to be recognized nationally and internationally as a premier university research, teaching and outreach department focusing on the natural resource disciplines. As the flagship natural resource program in Tennessee, we will be known for our leadership, and our ability to address the needs of the state, the region and beyond. Our mission is to advance the science and sustainable management of natural resources to promote their health, utilization, and appreciation in Tennessee, the region and beyond through programs in teaching, research and extension.

We invite you to review our programs and to consider becoming part of our team. Our curricula are focused on a mastery learning approach, emphasizing practical, hands-on experiences in the field of study. For example, both our undergraduate Forestry and Wildlife and Fisheries Science degrees include an intensive fall camp program that tend to be the highlight of our students’ academic experience.

Again, welcome. Please don’t hesitate to contact us for more information, or to arrange a campus visit.

NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS. . .

•	The UT Forestry Club/Student Chapter of the Society of American Foresters sent 12 competitors to the 55th Association of Southern Forestry Clubs (ASFC) Conclave hosted by NC State March 15-18 in Raleigh, NC...[more]
•	The International Union of Forest Research Organizations Managerial Economics and Accounting Annual Symposium (IUFRO 4.05.00) is being hosted by FWF in Knoxville, June 6-9, 2012. CLICK HERE for more information.
•	Ecology & Management of Appalachian Ruffed Grouse, a book compiled by the Appalachian Cooperative Grouse Research Project, has finally been printed after several years of research work. Dr. David Buehler and Dr. Craig Harper co-authored several chapters. This book highlights research on ruffed grouse by 8 participating universities and several state wildlife agencies in the central and southern Appalachians. Click the link below to see more information, including how to order a copy. http://www.hancockhouse.com/products/appruf.htm
•	Drs. Matt Gray and Debra Miller recently organized an international symposium on ranaviruses in Minneapolis, resulting in the formation of the Global Ranavirus Consortium, described here.
•	Tim Young selected to be Vice President of International Forest Products Society...[more]
•	Dr. Shigetoshi Eda is one of the organizers of the NIMBioS Investigative Workshop: Modeling Johne's Disease...[more]