This is a terminal degree, suitable for students who want additional instruction and training in Forest Resources. The MFR requires a minimum of 33 semester hours of graduate-level course work, but additional courses may be required by the student’s Advisory Committee. No thesis is required. The MFR degree is accredited by the Society of American Foresters.
This major is part of a Double Dawgs pathway: Fisheries and Wildlife BSFR(Wildlife Sciences)/Forest Resources MFR(non-thesis) For more information, go to doubledawgs.uga.edu
Director of Graduate Studies Jacek P. Siry Stuckey Timberland Professor of Forest Economics and Taxation jsiry@uga.edu Graduate Program Administrator Kate deDufour dedufour@uga.edu 706.542.1183 warnell.uga.edu
33 hours
Apply to the UGA Graduate School and include the following: 3 Letters of Recommendation CV or Resume Statement of Purpose (career goals) Unofficial Transcript (3.0 minimum undergraduate GPA) Graduate Study Objective form indicating faculty member(s) contacted for potential advisors. International students: For students whose primary language is not English, proof of English proficiency is required. Students need to submit official university documents according to the UGA Graduate School requirements. Students will also have to show certificate of finances upon acceptance to the program.
Choose 12 credit hour(s) from the following:
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FORS 5750/7750
Analytical Thinking
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Procurement and Management of Wood Fiber Supply | 3 |
| FORS 7780 | Timberland Accounting, Finance, and Taxation | 3 |
| FORS 8010 | Forest Business Seminar | 1 |
FORS prefix courses 6000-level and above*
* Must be approved by advisory committee
Choose 9 credit hour(s) from the following:
| ACCT 6000 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| FINA 7010 | Financial Management | 3 |
Courses 6000-level and above approved by advisory committee. FORS courses will not satisfy this requirement.
Choose 12 credit hour(s) from the following:
Policy, Economics, and Administration Requirement
Choose a minimum of 1 course(s) from the following:
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FANR 4800W/6800W
Analytical Thinking
Critical Thinking
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Renewable Resources Policy | 2 |
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FORS 4700/6700-4700L/6700L
Analytical Thinking
Critical Thinking
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Forest Economics | 3 |
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FORS 4710/6710-4710L/6710L
Analytical Thinking
Critical Thinking
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Forest Planning | 3 |
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FORS 5720/7720-5720L/7720L
Analytical Thinking
Critical Thinking
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Forest Harvesting and Roads | 3 |
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FORS 5750/7750
Analytical Thinking
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Procurement and Management of Wood Fiber Supply | 3 |
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FORS 6200-6200L
Analytical Thinking
Critical Thinking
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International Forest Business | 3 |
| FORS 7070 | Forest Resources Consulting and Real Estate Practice | 3 |
| FORS 7780 | Timberland Accounting, Finance, and Taxation | 3 |
| JURI(FANR)(ECOL) 4810/6810 | Natural Resources Law | 3 |
Choose a maximum of 10 credit hour(s) from the following:
| FANR 5640/7640-5640L/7640L | Unmanned Aerial Systems' (UAS) Role in Natural Resource Management | 3 |
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FORS 4210/6210
Analytical Thinking
Critical Thinking
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Forest Health and Protection | 3 |
| FORS 4640/6640 | Advanced Forest Inventory | 3 |
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FORS 4650/6650
Analytical Thinking
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Forestry Field Camp | 4 |
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FORS 4700/6700-4700L/6700L
Analytical Thinking
Critical Thinking
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Forest Economics | 3 |
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FORS 4710/6710-4710L/6710L
Analytical Thinking
Critical Thinking
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Forest Planning | 3 |
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FORS 5650/7650-5650L/7650L
Analytical Thinking
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Aerial Photogrammetry in Forestry | 3 |
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FORS 5720/7720-5720L/7720L
Analytical Thinking
Critical Thinking
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Forest Harvesting and Roads | 3 |
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FORS 5750/7750
Analytical Thinking
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Procurement and Management of Wood Fiber Supply | 3 |
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FORS 6200-6200L
Analytical Thinking
Critical Thinking
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International Forest Business | 3 |
| FORS 7070 | Forest Resources Consulting and Real Estate Practice | 3 |
| FORS 7630 | Intensive Forest Management | 3 |
| FORS 7690-7690L | Applied Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Forest Resource Management | 3 |
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FORS 7700
Social Awareness & Responsibility
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Southern Forestry | 3 |
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FORS 7710
Analytical Thinking
Critical Thinking
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Advanced Forest Economics | 3 |
| FORS 7790 | Forest Finance Decisions | 3 |
| FORS 8050 | Forest Stand Dynamics | 3 |
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FORS 8450
Analytical Thinking
Critical Thinking
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Advanced Forest Planning | 3 |
| JURI(FANR)(ECOL) 4810/6810 | Natural Resources Law | 3 |
Or another course numbered 6000 or above and approved by advisory committee
Program requirements or equivalent must be completed before or during the MFR Program
| FANR 3200W | Ecology of Natural Resources | 3 |
| FANR 3200L | Ecology of Natural Resources Laboratory | 1 |
| FORS 3010 | Dendrology | 2 |
| FORS 3010L | Dendrology Laboratory | 1 |
| FORS 4010/6010-4010L/6010L | Silviculture | 4 |
| FORS 4610/6610-4610L/6610L | Forest Mensuration | 4 |
| FORS 4620/6620 | Timber Management | 4 |
Students that have not previously taken a course should take the 6000 level if applicable
Select additional courses, as needed, in consultation with an advisor to meet the minimum number of required credit hours for this program.
The Master of Forest Resources combines business and forestry knowledge to prepare students for a range of career options. This program offered through UGA’s Harley Langdale Jr. Center for Forest Business in partnership with UGA’s Terry College of Business blends business courses with advance forestry coursework. Students develop the necessary skills for positions in leadership in forest operations management, timberland investing, or education in the private or public sector.
Career opportunities include: Timberland Investment Management Organizations (TIMOs) Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) Conservation Consulting Lending Policy Procurement
Gillis Graduate Fellowship Robert L. Izlar Graduate Fellowship Fund William F. “Bill” Miller Memorial Forest Business Fellowship Competitive Warnell Scholarships
Students are encouraged to pursue summer internship opportunities when they will facilitate their professional development.
The program includes a range of formative experiences, including internships, forestry operations tours, and forest investment conferences.
Warnell Graduate Student Association (WGSA) Forestry Club
Other programs in the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources: Doctoral of Philosophy (PhD) PhD Integrative Conservation (with an emphasis in Forestry and Natural Resources) Master of Natural Resources (MNR) Master of Science (MS)