y and Conservation
“We have a lot more breadth than just managing vegetation. We deal with social sciences, land use, fire, international development, wildlife, policy, and water,� Burchfield said. Tackling the complex relationship between the environment and society is the objective of the department of Society and Conservation. Students dig into the world of cohabitation and persevere towards building a better alliance between the environment and society. Through a comprehensive understanding of the politics, values and
institutions surrounding the natural world, students engage in every angle. The department offers educational and research opportunities in natural resource conflict resolution, nature based tourism and a variety of other specialized interests. The Ecosystem and Conservation Sciences is a multidisciplinary department that explores a variety of biophysical and ecological sciences. From watershed hydrology and soil science to insects and disease, the department offers expertise in several areas. An exciting addition is the degree
program in Wildland Restoration. This program analyzes issues of restoration ecology in wildland settings, focusing on mountain, forest and rivers. Presenting an education in ecosystem management, the Forest Management department instills students with skills to engage with all aspects of sustainable forest management. From using computer systems and models to experimenting in the 28,000 acre Lubrecht Forest, students are challenged with a myriad of opportunities. “We have the most developed fire pro-
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