Master of Forest Resources at The University of Maine

The University of Maine offers the Master of Forest Resources as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Orono , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 2 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for forest resources and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 28, 2027.

About Master of Forest Resources

The School of Forestry offers graduate study leading to a Master of Science or PhD in Forest Resources. Several faculty members in the School of Forest Resources (SFR) participate in the interdepartmental degrees offered through the Ecology and Environmental Sciences program.

Students may choose from a wide range of specialties including:

Forest biological sciences (forest ecology and silviculture, forest genetics, soils, entomology, physiology, and pathology)
Forest biometrics (inventory, modeling, remote sensing, GIS, and spatial analysis)
Forest management
Forest economics and policy
Forest business administration
Forest management and planning
Forest operations science
Wood science and technology (bioenergy, wood composites, wood engineering, renewable nanomaterials), and forest-based recreation, and tourism.

The forestry program at The University of Maine is one of the oldest in the United States with undergraduate degrees accredited since the early years of professional forestry in the United States.

All graduate forestry degrees are offered under full University accreditation and, in addition, the Master of Forestry degree is accredited by the Society of American Foresters, meeting the educational requirements for professional licensure.
In addition to meeting all of the requirements of the Graduate School, graduate students in the School of Forest Resources must select an advisory committee, develop a program of study, and prepare a thesis or project proposal as early in their programs as possible.
The School of Forest Resources is housed in Nutting Hall, housing well-equipped laboratories for both basic and applied graduate research, greenhouse facilities on campus, and several field research stations throughout the state.
As of May 2018, the Master of Science and Ph.D. programs offered by the School may be in one of the following concentrations: Forest Ecosystem Science, Forest Policy and Economics, Human Dimensions of Natural Resources, Bioproducts Engineering and Parks, Recreation and Tourism.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Forest Resources at The University of Maine

Entry Requirements

A bachelor's degree is required for non-degree, certificate, C.A.S, Ed.S, and doctoral program.

English Program Requirements

An English language proficiency exam is not needed if your undergraduate (or master’s) degree was taught in English or if English is an official language of your home country. The Graduate School accepts TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo and PTE test scores. Some departments may have specific English proficiency requirements, make sure to check with the graduate coordinator.

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Forest Resources at The University of Maine

Application Fee 50

How to Apply for Master of Forest Resources at The University of Maine

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Master of Forest Resources at The University of Maine

The University of Maine

United States of America, Orono