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Detail for CIP Code 03.0502

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Title: Forest Sciences and Biology.

Definition: A program that focuses on the application of one or more forest-related sciences to the study of environmental factors affecting forests and the growth and management of forest resources. Includes instruction in forest biology, forest hydrology, forest mensuration, silviculture, forest soils, water resources, environmental science, forest resources management, and wood science.

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03.0502 Forest Sciences and Biology. No substantive changes 03.0502 Forest Sciences and Biology.
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  • Open03) NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
    • Open03.01) Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
      • 03.0101) Natural Resources/Conservation, General.
      • 03.0103) Environmental Studies.
      • 03.0104) Environmental Science.
      • 03.0199) Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other.
    • Open03.02) Natural Resources Management and Policy.
      • 03.0201) Natural Resources Management and Policy.
      • 03.0204) Natural Resource Economics.
      • 03.0205) Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management.
      • 03.0206) Land Use Planning and Management/Development.
      • 03.0207) Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism.
      • 03.0208) Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services.
      • 03.0299) Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other.
    • Open03.03) Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management.
      • 03.0301) Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management.
    • Open03.05) Forestry.
      • 03.0501) Forestry, General.
      • 03.0502) Forest Sciences and Biology.
      • 03.0506) Forest Management/Forest Resources Management.
      • 03.0508) Urban Forestry.
      • 03.0509) Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology.
      • 03.0510) Forest Resources Production and Management.
      • 03.0511) Forest Technology/Technician.
      • 03.0599) Forestry, Other.
    • Open03.06) Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management.
      • 03.0601) Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management.
    • Open03.99) Natural Resources and Conservation, Other.
      • 03.9999) Natural Resources and Conservation, Other.