STRENGTHS
- The most comprehensive urban forestry program in the USA, offering B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. A unique and non-duplicative S.T.E.M and S.T.E.A.M. program in the State of Louisiana. Number one producer of African American urban foresters in the United States. Strong commitment to student, faculty, and staff diversity. Strong integrated education, research and outreach components providing services to the state, region and the nation. Strong partnerships with the local, state and national entities. A member of the National Association of University Forest Resource Programs (NAUFRP). . A new urban forestry Ph.D. degree program fully approved in 2011. M.S. degree program was designated and awarded as Department of Excellence by the Louisiana Board of Regents in 1997. Strong commitment to student, faculty, and staff diversity.
- Strong partnership with the federal agencies, including USDA. Special partnership with the USDA-NIFA and the US Forest Service. Strong faculty profile with expertise in many critical areas of forestry and natural resources.
- Strong partnership and collaboration with many scientific and professional societies, including the Society of American Foresters (SAF), International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). Strong international and global competency programs in partnership with the federal agencies and international universities. 95% job placement.
- Assistantship and scholarships are available to qualified students for Fall 2014.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
- Urban Forester (City, State, Federal, and Arboricultural Industries) ; Natural Resources Manager ; Expert Consultant ; Municipal Arborist ; GIS and Mapping Specialist ; National Park System (NPS) and US Forest Service Employee ; Extension Agent ; Natural Resource Conservation Agent ; Forester ; Industrial Arboriculture Manager ; Landscape and Ground Manager ; Conservation and Environmental Manager, Green Building and Urban Greening specialist ; Graduate Assistant ; USDA Employee ; Scientists ; Environmental Experts.
CONTACT Dr. Kamran Abdollahi (Professor and Program Leader) at 225-324-8206 / 225-771-3535 or [email protected]