Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science degree in Ecosystem Restoration and Applied Fire Management, students will be able to:

• Measure and analyze environmental data and variables

• Use geospatial tools to map and analyze ecosystems and management projects

• Safely plan for and use prescribed fire as restoration and management tool

• Hold National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) certifications for various skills related to wildland fire

• Plan and execute effective forest and fuels management, and reforestation work

• Plan and execute effective riparian restoration work

• Explain social, historical, and political factors that influence land management in Western states

• Understand the value of cultural competency, the vital roles of indigenous land management practices and traditional ecological knowledge, and ways to support tribal capacity

• Communicate effectively about complex ecosystem processes and project planning

This degree prepares students to enter the workforce specializing in fire prevention, management, and restoration.

This degree is a unique opportunity in the region to prepare motivated and qualified candidates for the next generation of land managers, including roles in public and private industry in fire watershed restoration, ecological restoration, conservation and habitat restoration, forestry, fire ecology and management.