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Student Spotlight
Erin Hagen
Preserving endangered species is a big job with big questions. Can we save them all? Should we even try? Wildlife Science PhD student Erin Hagen is trying to help just one: the Juan Fernández firecrown, a charismatic hummingbird that lives only on Robinson Crusoe Island, 400 miles off the coast of Chile. The firecrowns’ numbers have declined dramatically in recent decades and are now numbered in the low hundreds. More>>
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Welcome to the University of Washington College of Forest Resources
Our College, established as one of the first natural resource programs in the country, has been "creating futures since 1907." Our vision is to provide world class, internationally recognized knowledge and leadership for environmental and natural resource issues. Our programs focus on the integrating theme of sustainability in environments that include wilderness and park-like ecosystems, intensively managed planted forests, and urban environments. We educate the next generation of leaders in natural resources and public and private land management throughout the state, the region, and the nation and contribute to the solution of natural resources and environmental challenges throughout the world.
News and Events
Dean's Message on the new College of the Environment
Video: Forests in Flux
Science Magazine, June 2008, features Professor Jerry Franklin
CFR student Royce Anderson a UW President's Medalist
CFR alumnus named 2008 National Teacher of the Year
UW College of Forest Resources Centennial Video
Shade crusade: why city trees are good medicine
UW Alumni magazine Columns features work of Research Scientist Kathleen Wolf
Phytoremediation research: Plants can help clean up toxic waste
KBCS-FM Radio interview with Assistant Professor Sharon Doty
CFR Recognized for Achievements! University Week Article
Seattle Times Editorial
Future of Washington's Forests final report
College of Forest Resources comprehensive assessment of Washington State's forest lands and forest industries
UW Daily video interview with Dean Bruce Bare on the future of forestry
New Undergraduate Options in Environmental Science and Resource Management!
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