Graduate Programs in the
Department of Forest Ecosystem Science

The geographic setting of Maine provides a wide range of landscape and climate zones, uniquely suitable for forest biology studies. A full array of analytical facilities complements extensive field opportunities. Interdisciplinary graduate research is encouraged through the Forest Ecosystem Research Program and other cooperative arrangements.

The Department of Forest Ecosystem Science and the Department of Forest Management offer a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Forest Resources, a Master of Science in Forestry, and a non-thesis Master of Forestry program. All of the faculty in Forest Ecosystem Science are involved in active research programs and offer research assistantships in their areas of specialty. Teaching assistantships are also available. 

There is no deadline for receiving applications, but those wanting to be considered for assistantships for the next fall semester should send in their complete application (graduate school form, transcript, GRE scores, 3 letters of recommendation) to the Graduate School by February 1.  

For additional information on the Graduate School and to download application forms, go the the Graduate School web site.

For more information on specific areas of study, please contact the appropriate faculty member based on the research interests listed below.

Current Research Interests