"I chose this program because I believe that there are many people who are looking for a way to work in the outdoors, and Warnell is the place to learn how." — Jack DeRochers, forestry major
Explore our MajorsHow will our students change the world? Our programs explore the ways our forests, waterways, soils, and animals can thrive. Choose from these areas:
Walk through a forest and you’re witnessing a quiet competition.
As trees grow, they compete with other plants for water and light. Sometimes this means one…
Read Full ArticleMy position at Warnell involves outreach and instruction. My outreach work focuses on wildland fire, community forestry/ arboriculture, woody plant identification, and wild harvesting education in the state and southeastern region. One of my current outreach projects has been the development and… Read Bio
For decades, it’s been assumed that trees die from forest fires because they lose their leaves or the ability to move water within their trunks. In theory, they die of dehydration or starvation.
Nestled in the “wheat-sheep” belt in Australia, a couple hours inland from the more populated coast, there’s a garden of eucalyptus trees. They’ve been assembled here, in this agricultural region, to fulfill a need.
We appreciate your financial support. Your gift is important to us and helps support critical opportunities for students and faculty alike, including lectures, travel support, and any number of educational events that augment the classroom experience. Click here to learn more about giving.
Full Time Chesterfield County, Thu, 02/02/2023 - 10:54pm
Provides forest management assistance and outreach to landowners and the general public to promote active management of forestland and mitigate wildfire risk. Writes forest management plans to produce multiple benefits including the sustainable production of forest products, clean air and water…
Full Time Richland County, Thu, 02/02/2023 - 10:50pm
Works on a two-person forestry crew locating forest inventory plots and recording inventory and health monitoring data as instructed with a degree of accuracy required by the U.S. Forest Service - Southern Research Station, Forest Inventory and Analysis Unit. Assist in determining ownership and…
Full Time Felda, Thu, 02/02/2023 - 10:46pm
Description of duties: The FWC’s South Region is seeking a highly motivated biologist to lead a team of Wildlife and Habitat Management Section staff on the Okaloacoochee (OK) Slough Wildlife Management Area (WMA) located in Hendry County, Florida. The OK Slough WMA team works to restore and…
