Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Forest Operations, Bioproducts and Bioenergy] From University of Maine

The program aims to develop individuals who have (a) the knowledge and abilities to better manage timber resources and forest operations in an environment of increasing public scrutiny and environmental concern; (b) an understanding of the processes and challenges related to the efficient and environmentally acceptable harvest and processing of timber resources for materials, chemicals, and energy; and (c) an appreciation for the local, regional, and global competition for forest product raw materials and markets. Graduates of the program will develop critical and analytical knowledge with skills related to the efficient, safe, and environmentally compatible conduct of forest operations. In addition, graduates will have a thorough understanding of the timber production life cycle from the forest through the mill to the customer.