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The Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation at Virginia Tech ranks among the nation's premier programs for natural resource science and management. Our graduate program provides distinctive opportunities to examine varied natural resource challenges through both specialized and interdisciplinary lenses. Spanning from fundamental scientific principles to practical applications for diverse management goals, we pursue innovative research and technological solutions to tackle societal issues at every scale, from local communities to global concerns. The M.S. program focuses on research, equipping students for advanced academic pursuits or scientific careers, requiring a thesis that contributes to fulfilling degree requirements.