College of Natural Resources
Forest Health Certificate
Undergraduate Certificate
Strengthen Your Skills in Tree and Forest Health Management
The Forest Health Certificate at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point is designed for students who want to understand and manage the complex challenges facing today’s forests, including insects, diseases, invasive species, and fire. Open to students from a wide range of natural resource backgrounds, this 23-credit certificate adds a valuable layer of expertise to your education and makes your resume stand out.
Why Choose this Certificate?
- Build applied knowledge in diagnosing and managing forest health threats
- Gain skills in pest and disease identification, fire ecology, and forest health planning
- Earn certifications valued by employers—including a Wisconsin pesticide applicator license and WI DNR Best Management Practices (BMPs) certificate
- Enhance your employability in state and federal agencies, consulting firms, municipalities, and private land management
Whether you’re pursuing a career in forestry, wildlife, biology, or natural resources, this certificate provides critical skills that employers are looking for in forest health-related positions.
Who Should Enroll?
This certificate is ideal for students who want to:
- Work in forest health, invasive species, or pest management
- Enhance a Forestry, Wildlife, Biology, or Environmental Science major
- Add technical qualifications to stand out in a competitive job market
- Understand how insects, diseases, fire, and human activity affect forests
- Gain recognized certifications that improve hiring potential
What You Will Learn
Through a mix of classroom instruction and hands-on experience, you will:
- Identify forest pests and diseases
- Understand fire’s role in forest ecosystems
- Develop management plans for invasive species
- Learn pesticide safety and earn certification
- Apply best practices for sustainable forest health management
The coursework is designed to be accessible to students across natural resources disciplines, even if your major does not specifically focus on forest or tree health.
Program Highlights
- Credits: 23
- Administered by: Forestry Discipline, College of Natural Resources
- Includes:
- Wisconsin Pesticide Applicator License (exam required)
- WI DNR Best Management Practices Certificate
- Format: In-person with field-based experiences
Career Opportunities
Completing the Forest Health Certificate can help you qualify for roles such as:
- Forest Health Specialist
- Invasive Species Coordinator
- Forest Pest Management Technician
- Natural Resources Educator
- Environmental Consultant
- Land Stewardship Technician
Employers in government agencies, NGOs, and private industry are seeking professionals with practical training in forest pathology, entomology, and fire ecology—all of which this certificate provides.
Learn More
Enhance your degree and your career potential with the Forest Health Certificate at UWSP. Gain certifications, field skills, and applied knowledge to protect forests and trees—one of our most vital natural resources.
Contact your advisor or visit the UWSP Catalog page to learn more.