{"id":320,"date":"2022-03-21T12:53:32","date_gmt":"2022-03-21T17:53:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/?post_type=program&#038;p=22181"},"modified":"2026-05-27T15:38:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T15:38:12","slug":"ecosystem-restoration-management","status":"publish","type":"uwsp_programs","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/ecosystem-restoration-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Ecosystem Restoration and Management"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Research, Manage, and Restore Degraded Ecosystems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Assist in the conservation and recovery of degraded or destroyed ecosystems with a degree in ecosystem restoration and management. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-cards gold-hex blockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><div class=\"site-width\"><section class=\"hcard-container\" aria-label=\"Horizontal Card\"><div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-card-container\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17791337665211008\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split6633 hcard-imgleft\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Why Study Ecosystem Restoration and Management at UW-Stevens Point?<\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>The ecosystem restoration and management degree prepares you to research, manage, and restore degraded ecosystems. You will learn techniques for managing and restoring many ecosystems, including forests, wetlands, and prairies. In addition, our degree will prepare you to create and implement management plans within a multiple-use framework focusing on biological diversity.<\/p><\/div><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/05\/Grad-Plan-Ecosystem-Restoration-and-Management.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Sample Graduation Plan <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/college-of-natural-resources\/scholarships\/ \" target=\"_blank\">Scholarship and Aid <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-link-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/uwspcaitlinalba\" target=\"_blank\">Learn More: Talk to an Expert <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"iframe-container\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-Gu7oH3Q2Jk\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17791339479341765\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split6633 hcard-imgleft\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h5 class=\"hcard-microtitle\">Alumni Map <\/h5><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Where are they now?<\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>UW-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources alumni live and work worldwide! Check out our map if you are interested in exploring job or networking opportunities close to home.<br><br>If you would like to add your information to our interactive alumni map, please fill out the form below.<\/p><\/div><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/college-of-natural-resources\/alumni\/\" target=\"_blank\">Alumni Map <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/nErfqcHi2E\" target=\"_blank\">Share Your Update <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/05\/alumni-map.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"hslider-buttoncontainer\"><button class=\"hsliderBack horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"previous slide\">\u276e<\/button><div class=\"single-card-nav\"><\/div><button class=\"hsliderForward horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"next slide\">\u276f<\/button><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WHAT TO EXPECT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An integrated curriculum and required work experience are designed to ensure you are ready for a career in ecosystem restoration and management after graduation. From&nbsp;federal and state to private entities,&nbsp;our graduates have jobs in all sectors of the employment spectrum. Job titles include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<ul id=\"block-d28ba5a2-a551-44f2-bafe-38993fe2ce1b\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Biological Technician<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Botanist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stewardship Director or Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental Technician<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul id=\"block-d28ba5a2-a551-44f2-bafe-38993fe2ce1b\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Environmental Services Specialist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invasive Species Technician<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restoration Ecologist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forest Technician<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GET INVOLVED ON CAMPUS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover your passions, build your resume, and make friends along the way! Whether it is joining a student organization, working at one of our&nbsp;centers, or participating in research directed by faculty, you have plenty of opportunities to get involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Join the Society for Ecological Restoration student chapter, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/UWSPSAF\/\">Society of American Foresters<\/a>, or any of&nbsp;our other&nbsp;<em><strong>200+<\/strong><\/em>&nbsp;student organizations&nbsp;housed within&nbsp;Campus Activities and Student Engagement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Read&nbsp;the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/cnr\/ssc\/Pages\/CNR%20Reporter.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CNR Reporter<\/a>, a weekly newsletter,&nbsp;for information on upcoming presentations, student organization meeting times, and other important happenings on and around campus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-cards light-gray-hex blockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><div class=\"site-width\"><section class=\"hcard-container\" aria-label=\"Horizontal Card\"><div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-card-container\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard1779196986883347\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split3366 hcard-imgleft\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Navigate Your Major<\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>Major Maps help students map their first day to the first job in their chosen field. While a four-year plan outlines classes to get a degree, Major Maps help students learn how to build career-ready skills and experiences outside the classroom. Each Major Map shows how students can get the most of their UW-Stevens Point journey from enrollment to graduation and beyond. It\u2019s a roadmap to discovering your purpose!<\/p><\/div><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/05\/Grad-Plan-Ecosystem-Restoration-and-Management.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Major Map <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/06\/major-map-icon.png)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"hslider-buttoncontainer\"><button class=\"hsliderBack horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"previous slide\">\u276e<\/button><div class=\"single-card-nav\"><\/div><button class=\"hsliderForward horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"next slide\">\u276f<\/button><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GAIN EXPERIENCE OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You will gain additional hands-on experiences in all areas of natural resource management during a required summer field experience generally taken between your sophomore and junior years. Choose between an intensive, six-week, hands-on summer field experience&nbsp;at&nbsp;our&nbsp;Treehaven&nbsp;residential facility or&nbsp;our&nbsp;European Environmental Seminar,&nbsp;where students learn how European natural resource management compares to the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet Your Faculty and Staff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our faculty members within the Forestry discipline bring a wide array of knowledge and experience to our indoor and outdoor classrooms at UW-Stevens Point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/profiles\/?department_ids%5B%5D=7&amp;search=&amp;page_size=12\">View all our faculty and staff.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uwsp-directory-profile-list wp-block-uwsp-directory-profile-4 align-center\"\n     style=\"--profile-container-width-desktop: 100%; --profile-item-width: 33%;\">\n<div id=\"uwsp-directory-profile-1322\"\n     data-profile=\"1322\"\n     data-profile-name=\"Artur Stefanski\"\n     class=\"uwsp-profile-card \"\n     >\n  <div class=\"card-header\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"175\" height=\"175\"\n           src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2026\/04\/CNR-HDNR-Stefanski-Artur.png\"\n           class=\"card-img\" alt=\"Profile Photo: Artur Stefanski\">\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-body\">\n    <h2>Artur Stefanski<\/h2>\n\n        <ul class=\"card-titles\">\n              <li class=\"card-title\">Assistant Professor of Forestry<\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n    \n    <div class=\"card-contact\">\n              <div>242 Trainer Natural Resources<\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"tel:715-346-2413\"\n                aria-label=\"Call Artur Stefanski\">715-346-2413<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"mailto:artur.stefanski@uwsp.edu\"\n                aria-label=\"Email Artur Stefanski\">artur.stefanski@uwsp.edu<\/a><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-footer\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/profile\/artur-stefanski\/\" role=\"button\"\n       title=\"View Artur Stefanski\">View profile <i class=\"far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right ms-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"uwsp-directory-profile-642\"\n     data-profile=\"642\"\n     data-profile-name=\"Holly Petrillo\"\n     class=\"uwsp-profile-card \"\n     >\n  <div class=\"card-header\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"175\" height=\"175\"\n           src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2026\/04\/CNR-Forestry-Petrillo-Holly.jpg\"\n           class=\"card-img\" alt=\"Profile Photo: Holly Petrillo\">\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-body\">\n    <h2>Holly Petrillo<\/h2>\n\n        <ul class=\"card-titles\">\n              <li class=\"card-title\">Professor of Forestry<\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n    \n    <div class=\"card-contact\">\n              <div>363 Trainer Natural Resources<\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"tel:715-346-4230\"\n                aria-label=\"Call Holly Petrillo\">715-346-4230<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"mailto:holly.petrillo@uwsp.edu\"\n                aria-label=\"Email Holly Petrillo\">holly.petrillo@uwsp.edu<\/a><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-footer\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/profile\/holly-petrillo\/\" role=\"button\"\n       title=\"View Holly Petrillo\">View profile <i class=\"far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right ms-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"uwsp-directory-profile-795\"\n     data-profile=\"795\"\n     data-profile-name=\"Laura Anderson McIntyre\"\n     class=\"uwsp-profile-card \"\n     >\n  <div class=\"card-header\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"175\" height=\"175\"\n           src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2026\/04\/CNR-Forestry-Anderson-McIntyre-Laura.jpg\"\n           class=\"card-img\" alt=\"Profile Photo: Laura Anderson McIntyre\">\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-body\">\n    <h2>Laura Anderson McIntyre<\/h2>\n\n        <ul class=\"card-titles\">\n              <li class=\"card-title\">Professor<\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n    \n    <div class=\"card-contact\">\n              <div>365 Trainer Natural Resources<\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"tel:715-346-4182\"\n                aria-label=\"Call Laura Anderson McIntyre\">715-346-4182<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"mailto:landerso@uwsp.edu\"\n                aria-label=\"Email Laura Anderson McIntyre\">landerso@uwsp.edu<\/a><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-footer\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/profile\/laura-anderson-mcintyre\/\" role=\"button\"\n       title=\"View Laura Anderson McIntyre\">View profile <i class=\"far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right ms-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"uwsp-directory-profile-652\"\n     data-profile=\"652\"\n     data-profile-name=\"Melinda Vokoun\"\n     class=\"uwsp-profile-card \"\n     >\n  <div class=\"card-header\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"175\" height=\"175\"\n           src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2026\/04\/CNR-Forestry-Vokoun-Melinda.jpg\"\n           class=\"card-img\" alt=\"Profile Photo: Melinda Vokoun\">\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-body\">\n    <h2>Melinda Vokoun<\/h2>\n\n        <ul class=\"card-titles\">\n              <li class=\"card-title\">Associate Professor of Forestry<\/li>\n              <li class=\"card-title\">Coordinator of Forestry Discipline <\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n    \n    <div class=\"card-contact\">\n              <div>376 Trainer Natural Resources<\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"tel:715-346-2342\"\n                aria-label=\"Call Melinda Vokoun\">715-346-2342<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"mailto:melinda.vokoun@uwsp.edu\"\n                aria-label=\"Email Melinda Vokoun\">melinda.vokoun@uwsp.edu<\/a><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-footer\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/profile\/melinda-vokoun\/\" role=\"button\"\n       title=\"View Melinda Vokoun\">View profile <i class=\"far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right ms-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"uwsp-directory-profile-630\"\n     data-profile=\"630\"\n     data-profile-name=\"Michael Demchik\"\n     class=\"uwsp-profile-card \"\n     >\n  <div class=\"card-header\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"175\" height=\"175\"\n           src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2026\/04\/CNR-Forestry-Demchik-Michael.jpg\"\n           class=\"card-img\" alt=\"Profile Photo: Michael Demchik\">\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-body\">\n    <h2>Michael Demchik<\/h2>\n\n        <ul class=\"card-titles\">\n              <li class=\"card-title\">Professor of Forestry<\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n    \n    <div class=\"card-contact\">\n              <div>246 Trainer Natural Resources<\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"tel:715-346-3214\"\n                aria-label=\"Call Michael Demchik\">715-346-3214<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"mailto:michael.demchik@uwsp.edu\"\n                aria-label=\"Email Michael Demchik\">michael.demchik@uwsp.edu<\/a><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-footer\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/profile\/michael-demchik\/\" role=\"button\"\n       title=\"View Michael Demchik\">View profile <i class=\"far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right ms-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"uwsp-directory-profile-885\"\n     data-profile=\"885\"\n     data-profile-name=\"Michael Tiller\"\n     class=\"uwsp-profile-card \"\n     >\n  <div class=\"card-header\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"175\" height=\"175\"\n           src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2026\/04\/CNR-Forestry-Tiller-Michael.jpg\"\n           class=\"card-img\" alt=\"Profile Photo: Michael Tiller\">\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-body\">\n    <h2>Michael Tiller<\/h2>\n\n        <ul class=\"card-titles\">\n              <li class=\"card-title\">Assistant Professor in Forest Ecology<\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n    \n    <div class=\"card-contact\">\n              <div>367 Trainer Natural Resources<\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"tel:715-346-2153\"\n                aria-label=\"Call Michael Tiller\">715-346-2153<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"mailto:michael.tiller@uwsp.edu\"\n                aria-label=\"Email Michael Tiller\">michael.tiller@uwsp.edu<\/a><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-footer\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/profile\/michael-tiller\/\" role=\"button\"\n       title=\"View Michael Tiller\">View profile <i class=\"far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right ms-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accreditation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Accreditation is a process that shows a program meets high standards for quality and education. When a program is accredited, it means an external organization has reviewed it to ensure you are learning the skills and knowledge needed for success in college, careers, and the workforce. Accreditation also demonstrates our commitment to continuous improvement and to providing you with a strong educational experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-cards white-solid blockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><div class=\"site-width\"><section class=\"hcard-container\" aria-label=\"Horizontal Card\"><div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-card-container\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17791979380586804\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split3366 hcard-imgleft\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Society of American Foresters Accreditation<\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>Our Ecosystem Restoration and Management, Forest Management, Forest Recreation, and Urban and Community Forestry programs are all accredited by the <a href=\"https:\/\/eforester.org\/Main\/Certification_Education\/Accreditation\/Main\/Accreditation\/Accreditation_Home.aspx?hkey=acede682-0ce7-4202-85e6-e3371eb38cdc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Society of American Foresters (SAF)<\/a>. The mission of the UW-Stevens Point Forestry Program is to provide interdisciplinary, application-based educational programs that develop ethical, employable forestry professionals with the expertise to manage resources sustainably to best develop and train students today for the future.<\/p>\n<p>Find more information on <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwsp.edu\/departments\/FORESTRY\/overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">program outcomes<\/a>, retention and graduation rates, and job placement and graduate school rates.<\/p><\/div><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-link-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eforester.org\/Main\/Certification_Education\/Accreditation\/Main\/Accreditation\/Accreditation_Home.aspx?hkey=acede682-0ce7-4202-85e6-e3371eb38cdc\" target=\"_blank\">Learn More <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/05\/SAF-Accreditation-Logo-2024-1-scaled.png)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"hslider-buttoncontainer\"><button class=\"hsliderBack horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"previous slide\">\u276e<\/button><div class=\"single-card-nav\"><\/div><button class=\"hsliderForward horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"next slide\">\u276f<\/button><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-1&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-1\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Society of American Foresters Code of Ethics<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-1\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preamble<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Service to society is the cornerstone of any profession. The profession of forestry serves society by fostering stewardship of the world\u2019s forests. Because forests provide valuable resources and perform critical ecological functions, they are vital to the wellbeing of both society and the biosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Members of SAF have a deep and enduring love for the land, and are inspired by the profession\u2019s historic traditions, such as Gifford Pinchot\u2019s utilitarianism and Aldo Leopold\u2019s ecological conscience. In their various roles as practitioners, teachers, researchers, advisers, and administrators, foresters seek to sustain and protect a variety of forest uses and attributes, such as aesthetic values, air and water quality, biodiversity, recreation, timber production, and wildlife habitat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The purpose of this Code of Ethics is to protect and serve society by inspiring, guiding, and governing members in the conduct of their professional lives. Compliance with the code demonstrates members\u2019 respect for the land and their commitment to the long-term management of ecosystems, and ensures just and honorable professional and human relationships, mutual confidence and respect, and competent service to society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On joining the SAF, members assume a special responsibility to the profession and to society by promising to uphold and abide by the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Principles and Pledges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Foresters have a responsibility to manage land for both current and future generations. We pledge to practice and advocate management that will maintain the long-term capacity of the land to provide the variety of materials, uses, and values desired by landowners and society.<br><br>Society must respect forest landowners\u2019 rights and correspondingly, landowners have a land stewardship responsibility to society. We pledge to practice and advocate forest management in accordance with landowner objectives and professional standards, and to advise landowners of the consequences of deviating from such standards.<br><br>Sound science is the foundation of the forestry profession. We pledge to strive for continuous improvement of our methods and our personal knowledge and skills; to perform only those services for which we are qualified; and in the biological, physical, and social sciences to use the most appropriate data, methods, and technology.<br><br>Public policy related to forests must be based on both scientific principles and societal values. We pledge to use our knowledge and skills to help formulate sound forest policies and laws; to challenge and correct untrue statements about forestry; and to foster dialogue among foresters, other professionals, landowners, and the public regarding forest policies.<br><br>Honest and open communication, coupled with respect for information given in confidence, is essential to good service. We pledge to always present, to the best of our ability, accurate and complete information; to indicate on whose behalf any public statements are made; to fully disclose and resolve any existing or potential conflicts of interest; and to keep proprietary information confidential unless the appropriate person authorizes its disclosure.<br><br>Professional and civic behavior must be based on honesty, fairness, good will, and respect for the law. We pledge to conduct ourselves in a civil and dignified manner; to respect the needs, contributions, and viewpoints of others; and to give due credit to others for their methods, ideas, or assistance.<br>Forestry<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Forestry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you love the woods and are interested in sustainable management, you will feel at home in the forestry discipline at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Our program prepares you for diverse careers, from managing urban forests and parks in bustling cities to restoring ecosystems and overseeing vast rural woodlands. 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