{"id":562,"date":"2025-06-12T14:10:26","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T19:10:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/?post_type=program&#038;p=205870"},"modified":"2026-05-26T23:52:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T23:52:44","slug":"forest-ecology-and-health","status":"publish","type":"uwsp_programs","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/forest-ecology-and-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Forest Ecology and Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Study the Science Behind Healthy Forests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Forest Ecology and Health Minor at the University of Wisconsin\u2013Stevens Point (UWSP) is ideal for students interested in forest ecosystems, tree health, and natural resource management. Administered by the Forestry Discipline, this 36-credit minor offers hands-on, applied learning that prepares students for careers focused on managing forest insects, diseases, invasive species, and fire ecology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re passionate about protecting forests from threats or want to understand how ecosystems respond to change, this minor equips you with the skills to take on real-world challenges in forest health and sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Should Consider This Minor?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This program is perfect for students majoring in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Forestry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wildlife Ecology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental Science and Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental Education and Interpretation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also a strong addition for anyone pursuing a career that involves invasive species management, forest entomology, pathology, or fire 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