Urban forestry is the study, conservation, management of trees and associated natural resources in places where people work, live, and play. Professionals working in urban forestry rely on knowledge and skills in arboriculture, forest ecology, soil science, GIS, and urban policy and planning. There is a wide range of career opportunities in urban forestry in both the private sector and public sector.
Virginia Tech has been a leader in urban forestry higher education for nearly thirty years. Our undergraduate program was one of the first in the nation to be specially accredited in urban forestry by the Society of American Foresters and remains the only university in the Mid-Atlantic Region with that distinction. Our faculty are experts in the urban forestry profession and have developed a suite of courses and degree options that prepares students for their future careers. Our alumni have gone on to successful careers and leadership positions throughout Virginia and beyond.
Learn about our undergraduate degree opportunities on this page.
Learn about our graduate degree opportunities on this page.
We welcome undergraduate students transferring from community college or other majors within Virginia Tech. To learn about our transfer process, please contact the Advising Center of the College of Natural Resources and Environment.
