UMN Department of Forest Resources

The University of Minnesota Department of Forest Resources was founded more than a century ago. Our mission is to:

1. Advance the science and management of forests and related natural resources by developing solutions to important problems affecting these resources.
2. Train the next generation of forest and natural resource scholars and practitioners.
3. Inform the broad public on the economic and ecological importance of forests and natural resources and how they enrich our quality of life. 

Our undergraduate and graduate education programs are consistently ranked among the top in the nation. Research within the department focuses on the development, integration, and translation of knowledge crucial to effective policies and practices. Outreach programs bring this knowledge to Minnesotans where they live and work.