Alabama is rich in forests, water, and biodiversity, making the state one of the finest outdoor classrooms for hands-on learning. Coupled with our world-class faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, expansive field sites, and cutting-edge technology, we are a first-rate destination for education and a diverse array of careers in forestry, wildlife, and natural resources.
Explore CFWE Degrees
MINORS
We offer several minors that can be paired with the College’s Natural Resources Management major or others on campus to customize a student’s major for a number of nature-focused careers.
GRADUATE DEGREES
Through innovative curricula, immersive field research, and academic scholarship, our world-class faculty leverage the College’s abundant resources to prepare graduate students for leadership in the fields of forestry, wildlife sciences, and natural resources.
ONLINE GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Our graduate certificates and online degree programs allow working professionals to advance their careers while effectively balancing their distance education with family life and other priorities.
PATHWAYS TO AUBURN
Are you ready to join the Auburn Family? There are many pathways to enrollment at Auburn University that allow nearly everyone the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree. Depending on your situation, you can enroll as a Traditional Freshman or through alternative pathways such as Auburn First Dual Enrollment, Path to the Plains, or as a Transfer Student.
Latest News
Molly Simonis searches for bats in a culvert under Interstate 85 in Lee County, Alabama. Researchers at the Auburn University College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment (CFWE) and the United…
Research News
Molly Simonis searches for bats in a culvert under Interstate 85 in Lee County, Alabama. Researchers at the Auburn University College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment (CFWE) and the United…
Auburn University has issued a ‘save the date and call for abstracts’ for the International Conference on Forest Carbon and Resilience (ICFCR), to be hosted at The Hotel at Auburn…
Forestry Management Specialist Preston Payne manages 10,000 acres of university-owned wooded lands spread across 27 sites throughout Alabama. Like all the world’s forests, the 10,000 acres of wooded lands managed…
Kathleen Gabler Decades of fire exclusion have left montane longleaf pine ecosystems with accumulated fuel loads, creating challenges for land managers looking to restore these fire-dependent landscapes. Kathleen Gabler, a…
Our Research is Creating a Sustainable Future for Society
150
faculty members, research professionals and graduate students engaged in research
6,000
acres of field lab and state-the-art facilities
9
research centers
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millions of dollars in extramural research funding
Real-world Learning
Our “out-of-the-classroom” experiential activities prepare students to apply invaluable hands-on learning experiences to real-world scenarios, giving them the potential to achieve greater success in their education and careers.
Participate in skills training and other leadership development programs such as the college’s Forest, Environment, and Wildlife Leadership (FEWL) Academy to increase your professional skills and potential for career advancement.
Join a service club, academic society, or student organization such as Student Ambassadors or Society for Natural Resources to develop a civic mindset, learn new skills, and build connections among your peer group and industry.
Drawing from nine research centers, our expert faculty will provide you with many exciting opportunities to gain valuable skills and experience conducting, analyzing, and evaluating research within any number of natural resource-focused topics.
Volunteering to assist with a program, event, or to lead a campus tour is an excellent way for you to gain hands-on learning experience, build your resume with valuable job skills, and engage with your community.
Attending or volunteering at school-sponsored activities will help you create a network of support within the CFWE family that will enable you to enjoy a more enriching college experience and achieve greater academic success.
Whether studying wildlife management in the African savannas or sustainable forestry practices in South America, you can choose from a wide-range of study abroad experiences that will expand your world-view and enhance your academic learning.
Empowering Extension & Outreach
Our mission is to improve the social, economic, and environmental well-being of Alabama’s citizens through the production of science-based information, materials and programs that help foster the sustainable use of our natural resources.
The CFWE and its partners utilize the College’s state-of-the-art facilities and nearly 6,000 acres of outdoor classrooms to provide natural resource education for youth, students, citizens, and leaders through science-based programs, workshops, and field training.
Forest, Wildlife, and Natural Resources Extension specialists and regional agents are experts in their field. Visit the FWNR Extension blog to learn more about related topics and issues impacting Alabama’s citizens and the management of its natural resources.
Our faculty extension specialists and regional agents conduct workshops, seminars, and programs virtually and in-person throughout the state. Visit the Alabama Extension calendar to discover what’s happening near you.
