Concentration Description:

This concentration leads to both Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees in Environmental Conservation (ECo) and is designed for students who want scientific training in the multi‑disciplinary field of forestry and arboriculture. The focus of this concentration is broadly on forest resources and arboriculture but encompasses specialized training in fields such as forest ecology, silviculture, urban forestry, and arboriculture.

Coursework and more detailed information

Graduate Concentration Coordinator:
Dr. Kristina Stinson
University of Massachusetts
Dept. of Environmental Conservation
160 Holdsworth Way
Amherst, MA 01003-9285
Tel: 413-577-3304
Fax: 413-545-4358
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