School of Environmental and Forest Sciences
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School of Environmental and Forest Sciences
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Stewarding environments through field-based, hands-on learning and research
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Degrees and Programs
Undergraduate Degrees
Students studying Environmental Science and Resource Management (ESRM) learn about natural and human-dominated landscapes and how to apply this knowledge to real-world problems. Sustainable Bioresource Systems Engineering (SBSE) students apply chemical sciences and engineering to manufacturing fiber product, fuels and chemicals from biomass resources.
Special degree focus areas
are available for ESRM students and degree minors are available in
ecological restoration
and
ESRM
.
Sustainable Bioresource Systems Engineering
Environmental Science and Terrestrial Resource Management Major
Graduate Degrees
Our graduate degrees offer a number of different paths that prepare students for careers from academia to public agencies, the private sector to nonprofit organizations. There are two traditional degrees and two non-thesis degrees. We also partner with other programs within the university to offer two concurrent degrees.
Graduate Degrees
Faculty and Research
Our faculty use engineering and natural, wildlife and social science in their work, which is aimed at developing renewable forest products and stewarding forest and landscape ecosystems for a range of functions and services, and understanding the social, economic and environmental consequences of stewardship and production choices.
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April 16, 2026
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General
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Historic Anderson Hall re-opens its doors after major renovation: a look inside the reopening
Anderson Hall, the longtime home of the UW School of Environmental and Forest Sciences, has reopened to students, faculty and staff after nearly two years of renovations. The historic building features a more welcoming atmosphere, improved accessibility, upgraded technology and critical safety enhancements — bringing it in line with the needs of a 21st-century education.
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April 9, 2026
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Student
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SEFS Student Spotlight: Kira Stewart, Class of 2026
Kira Stewart is majoring in Bioresource Science and Engineering here at UW’s School of Environmental and Forest Sciences. She’s also a Student Ambassador at the College of the Environment, representing the BSE major and offering tips and insight to students curious about the degree.
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April 8, 2026
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Student
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SEFS Undergraduates Awarded Barry Goldwater Scholarships
For 40 years the Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation has been supporting talented sophomores and juniors who aspire to become the nation’s next generation of researchers in science, engineering and mathematics.
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More Events
Events
Friday, Dec 5, 2025
SAFS Quantitative Seminar
Friday, Dec 5, 2025
[Chem Ocean] Turner on " Atmospheric Methane: Where Did You Come From, Where Did You Go?"
Friday, Dec 5, 2025
ATM S 520 Atmospheric Sciences Colloquium
Friday, Dec 5, 2025
Park in the Dark (for grown-ups!)
Friday, Dec 5, 2025
Seed Grant Applications Due
Skip to main content
Skip to footer unit links
Stewarding environments through field-based, hands-on learning and research
Learn more
Degrees and Programs
Undergraduate Degrees
Students studying Environmental Science and Resource Management (ESRM) learn about natural and human-dominated landscapes and how to apply this knowledge to real-world problems. Sustainable Bioresource Systems Engineering (SBSE) students apply chemical sciences and engineering to manufacturing fiber product, fuels and chemicals from biomass resources.
Special degree focus areas
are available for ESRM students and degree minors are available in
ecological restoration
and
ESRM
.
Sustainable Bioresource Systems Engineering
Environmental Science and Terrestrial Resource Management Major
Graduate Degrees
Our graduate degrees offer a number of different paths that prepare students for careers from academia to public agencies, the private sector to nonprofit organizations. There are two traditional degrees and two non-thesis degrees. We also partner with other programs within the university to offer two concurrent degrees.
Graduate Degrees
Faculty and Research
Our faculty use engineering and natural, wildlife and social science in their work, which is aimed at developing renewable forest products and stewarding forest and landscape ecosystems for a range of functions and services, and understanding the social, economic and environmental consequences of stewardship and production choices.
Learn More
More News
News
April 16, 2026
/
General
Facebook Share
Email Share
Historic Anderson Hall re-opens its doors after major renovation: a look inside the reopening
Anderson Hall, the longtime home of the UW School of Environmental and Forest Sciences, has reopened to students, faculty and staff after nearly two years of renovations. The historic building features a more welcoming atmosphere, improved accessibility, upgraded technology and critical safety enhancements — bringing it in line with the needs of a 21st-century education.
Read more
April 9, 2026
/
Student
Facebook Share
Email Share
SEFS Student Spotlight: Kira Stewart, Class of 2026
Kira Stewart is majoring in Bioresource Science and Engineering here at UW’s School of Environmental and Forest Sciences. She’s also a Student Ambassador at the College of the Environment, representing the BSE major and offering tips and insight to students curious about the degree.
Read more
April 8, 2026
/
Student
Facebook Share
Email Share
SEFS Undergraduates Awarded Barry Goldwater Scholarships
For 40 years the Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation has been supporting talented sophomores and juniors who aspire to become the nation’s next generation of researchers in science, engineering and mathematics.
Read more
Back to Top
More Events
Events
Friday, Dec 5, 2025
SAFS Quantitative Seminar
Friday, Dec 5, 2025
[Chem Ocean] Turner on " Atmospheric Methane: Where Did You Come From, Where Did You Go?"
Friday, Dec 5, 2025
ATM S 520 Atmospheric Sciences Colloquium
Friday, Dec 5, 2025
Park in the Dark (for grown-ups!)
Friday, Dec 5, 2025
Seed Grant Applications Due