Virginia Tech's College of Natural Resources is the only comprehensive education, research, and outreach program in natural resources in the state. Specific departments and programs in the college are considered among the best nationally by many measures. Our vision is to build upon these existing strengths to become an innovative international leader in environmental and natural resource science, creating and sharing the knowledge needed for sustainable management of our resources for this and future generations.

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Study Abroad in the South Pacific!  VT summer study abroad course: “Sustaining Human Societies and Their Natural Environments” Come to an Information Session: Wednesday, Jan. 27 or Thursday, Jan. 28 at 7:00 PM in Cheatham Hall, room 317.

Rainforest to Reef: Education Abroad Course in Belize May/June 2010; Information meeting on Tuesday evening 6 PM Room 132 Cheatham Hall

Short course offered for landowners on sustainable timber harvesting and marketing

Workshop will teach small-business owners how to use geospatial technology to promote their businesses

University accepting applications for national Zone VI Urban Forestry Fellowship sponsored by Garden Club of America

Wildlife sciences student Erika Hajnal makes big splash with swim team

Geospatial researchers assist local planners through participatory mapping surveys

Wildlife professor's research combats deforestation in Madagascar

Department of Chemistry, Earth Sustainability project recognized with Exemplary Department Award

Virginia Tech, Costa Rica Institute of Technology sign memorandum of understanding for delivering distance education courses

Michael R. Vaughan honored with emeritus status

College of Natural Resources students take top spots in undergraduate outdoor writing contest

Virginia Tech faculty recognized by Society of American Foresters

Manual published by Virginia Tech professor provides solutions to stormwater runoff

Virginia Tech part of Virginia Space Grant Consortium awarded nearly $900,000 by National Science Foundation

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