Wildland Fire Management provides wildland fire suppression on tribal lands along with employment opportunities for Cherokee citizens. The Fuels program reduces wildland fires in northeastern Oklahoma by controlling and reducing hazardous and overgrown vegetation through thinning and burning. We operate primarily on trust lands, but also with private landowners and Read more…
Do you enjoy teamwork and physical tasks? Do you have a commitment to safety and a concern for others? Enjoy being outside and active? Then you may be a good fit for Job Corps’ Advanced Forestry Technician training program. On the job, you will … Work to measure and improve Read more…
The Department of Forestry houses the Forestry and Conservation Management programs. Areas of study focus on the management of forest and rangeland ecosystems, the natural resources and biodiversity they contain, and the ecosystem services they provide. Programs emphasize the sustainable adaptive management of forests and rangeland through the application of Read more…
The center for Tribal Research and Education in Ecosystem Sciences—TREES—provides internship opportunities and support to tribal students and professionals looking to advance their careers in Natural Resource fields. Our programs place college students in science-based internships with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Tribal Forestry and Fire Depts., and other qualified Read more…
Forestry emphasizes the science-based conservation and management of forest lands, ecosystems and related natural resources. Students gain the skills that are necessary for the measurement, assessment, and valuation of natural resources and the evaluation of management strategies for forest and related wildlands. Successful completion of the curriculum will provide competency Read more…
Forestry Degree Foresters play a critical role in managing our natural resources. As a forestry major, you take care of our forests while addressing some of the biggest challenges facing our forest landscapes, ecosystems and communities. Our forestry program is ranked as one of the best in the world. You Read more…
Lomakatsi layers training and employment opportunities for people of all ages From riparian restoration projects to collaborative, landscape-scale forest restoration initiatives, Lomakatsi provides a wide range of opportunities for environmental education and on-the-ground training in ecological restoration. Offerings include outdoor classroom service learning for grade-school students, nationally recognized summer restoration Read more…
The Railway Tie Association, a railroad supply organization, has a vested interest in the continued improvement of all railroad-related products. Meeting the evolving challenges of the railroad sector in the coming decades will necessitate not only top-notch products but also the foresight, determination, and technical expertise of railroad industry suppliers. Read more…
Great Programs Advance your career with one of the best programs in the nation with a long history of success. For more than 100 years, we have been training leaders in forestry, forest products, rangeland, and fire sciences. The programs we deliver are noted for their quality and affordability: B.S. Read more…
The Forestry degree is a professional program of study accredited by the Society of American Foresters. Accreditation assures students and employers that graduates with a BS in Forestry from UM have the education and technical training necessary to qualify as a professional forester. At UM, we practice and teach conservation Read more…