Graduate Catalog
2023-2024
 
Policies, Procedures, Academic Programs
Forestry
College of Natural Resources and Environment
The first phase of Cheatham Hall was built in 1972, to provide new classroom, laboratory, and office space for Forestry and Wildlife Resources, then a division of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Constructed at a cost of $1,670,000, the building offered 56,010 square feet of spacious classrooms and offices, all of which boasted paneled walls of different species donated by forest industry companies. The building was dedicated on May 5, 1972.
313 Cheatham Hall, 310 West Campus Drive Blacksburg VA 24061
Cheatham Hall
Degree(s) Offered:
• MS
MS Degree in Forestry
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Offered In:
Blacksburg
• PhD
PhD Degree in Forestry
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Offered In:
Blacksburg
• MF
MF Degree in Forestry
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Offered In:
Blacksburg
Email Contact(s):
Web Resource(s):
• Website
Phone Number(s):
540/231-5483
Application Deadlines:
Fall: Jan 15
Spring: Oct 15
Summer I: Jan 15
Summer II: Jan 15
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Department Head : Bradley Sullivan
Graduate Program Director : Kevin McGuire (Professor)
Professors: Gregory Amacher; Wallace Aust; Carolyn Copenheaver; Jason Holliday; Robert Hull; John McGee; Kevin McGuire; John Munsell; Stephen Schoenholtz; John Seiler; Marc Stern; Brian Strahm; Bradley Sullivan; Valerie Thomas; Randolph Wynne
Associate Professors: Scott Barrett; Amy Brunner; Kelly Cobourn; Daniel McLaughlin; Philip Radtke; Michael Sorice; Robert Thomas; Phillip Wiseman
Assistant Professors: David Carter; Thomas Coates; John Gannon; Patrick Green; Stella Schons Do Valle
Julian N. Cheatham Professor of Forestry: Gregory Amacher
Honorable Garland Gray Professor: Wallace Aust
Shelton H. Short, Jr., Professor of Forestry: John Seiler
Adjunct Faculty: Jeffrey Marion

Introduction

The Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation at Virginia Tech is one of the top programs in the science and management of natural resources in the United States. Graduate training in our department offers a unique opportunity to explore diverse natural resource issues from multiple disciplinary and interdisciplinary perspectives. From the foundational science that underpins our understanding of the world, to its application for multiple management objectives, we seek to discover new knowledge and technology to address societal challenges from local to global scales.
Offered In (Blacksburg)

Degree Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.0
Institution code: 5859
Testing Requirements:
  • TOEFL
    • Paper
      • 577.0
    • iBT
      • 90.0

Master of Science (M.S.)

The M.S. is a research-based degree designed to prepare students for additional graduate study or a career in science. Candidates must prepare a thesis for which credit will be earned towards completion of the degree.
Offered In (Blacksburg)

Degree Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.0
Institution code: 5859
Testing Requirements:
  • TOEFL
    • Paper
      • 577.0
    • iBT
      • 90.0

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

The Ph.D. is a research-based degree designed as a terminal degree to prepare students for a career in teaching and/or research. Candidates must prepare a dissertation for which credit will be earned towards completion of the degree. 
Offered In (Blacksburg)

Degree Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.0
Institution code: 5859
Testing Requirements:
  • TOEFL
    • Paper
      • 577.0
    • iBT
      • 90.0
Master of Forestry (M.F.)

The M.F. is a non-thesis, professional degree designed primarily for those seeking career advancement. Minimum residency requirement is two semesters. Candidates must prepare a paper for which credit will be earned towards completion of the degree.

FREC Facilities

Virginia Tech's Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation has over 2,000 acres of forested land for research use as well as state-of-the-art laboratories and greenhouses. Facilities are primarily located on, or near, campus; at the Reynolds Homestead in Critz, Virginia; and at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research in Danville, Virginia.

FREC Facilities

 

Cheatham Hall (JCH): The College of Natural Resources and Environment administrative and advising offices are located in Cheatham Hall, which houses the Departments of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation, Sustainable Biomaterials, Fish and Wildlife Conservation, and the Virginia Water Resources Research Center. Teaching classrooms, laboratories, and faculty and graduate offices are located in Cheatham Hall.


Latham Hall: The Latham Agriculture and Natural Resources Building houses several faculty offices and laboratories in the Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation. For information on analytical lab spaces and equipment in Latham, please contact Dave Mitchem at dmitchem@vt.edu.


Center for Environmental Analytics and Remote Sensing (CEARS): CEARS is located in 217 Cheatham Hall. The laboratory houses 22 networked precision workstations, a high-end large-format printer, and field equipment to support in situ measurements. The Center also provides access to an extensive archive of Landsat and MODIS scenes as well as software for image processing, compiling, statistical analysis, and GIS. For access to the CEARS Lab, please see Les Fuller in 216 Cheatham to request and complete an account request form.


Reynolds Homestead Forest Resources Research Center: The Reynolds Center is a 710-acre research and education center located in the Virginia Piedmont 70 miles southeast of Blacksburg in Critz, Virginia. The Center houses laboratory space, greenhouses, and a continuing education center that support research and education in the Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation.


Fishburn School Forest: The Fishburn is a 1,353-acre demonstration forest, located 10 minutes from campus. The forest is comprised of Appalachian hardwood and mixed pine-hardwood and supports field research, teaching, and demonstration projects in the Ridge and Valley physiographic region.


Equipment Room: The Department maintains a supply of field equipment for use in teaching and research. For checkout procedures and access, contact Tal Roberts at talr@vt.edu or Kathie Hollandsworth in 228 Cheatham.


Sample Preparation and Storage Facilities: The Department maintains multiple facilities for equipment storage and processing and storage of field samples. For use procedures and access, contact Dave Mitchem at dmitchem@vt.edu.


Forest Harvesting Laboratory: The 2,400-square foot Forest Harvesting Lab is located in Blacksburg adjacent to the Virginia Tech campus. The lab has a fully equipped machine shop used to fabricate new machine designs and support equipment used in field research in the Department. For procedures and access, contact Tal Roberts at talr@vt.edu.


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