Forestry and Wildlife Transfer
Career Outlook and Opportunities
The college transfer program in forestry or wildlife management at Abraham Baldwin provides students with the basic skills necessary to enter a baccalaureate program at a senior institution. Graduates attaining the B.S. degree are qualified for some of the most rewarding careers within the area of natural resource management. Among these careers are state forester positions, wildlife/fisheries management positions, and employment with the forest industry (paper companies, sawmills, timber dealerships, etc.), forestry consulting firms, and organizations involved in forest resources research.Our forests and wildlife are the greatest natural resources we have. Current trends forecast an increased demand for lumber, paper, and other forest products; similarly, increased demand for recreation such as hunting, fishing, and birding is predicted. Though forestry and wildlife management are competitive fields, opportunities exist for students demonstrating superior ability, attitude, and achievement.
Educational Program
Many students in four-year forestry and wildlife management at Abraham Baldwin wish to transfer to other senior institutions as well. Students in the Abraham Baldwin Forestry/Wildlife transfer program will be advised by a forestry/wildlife professor. Students in the transfer program will take the core curriculum, i.e., basic courses such as English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, etc. Specialization in a specific subject will be achieved at the receiving senior institution.Abraham Baldwin's Forestry/Wildlife transfer program is unique because of its forestry/wildlife faculty, small class size, and friendly atmosphere. Students are encouraged to become involved in such activities as the Forestry/Wildlife Club, student government, and intramural and intercollegiate athletics.
Major Area
Students transferring to UGA have the option of transferring Abraham Baldwin forestry/wildlife courses in addition to the basic studies requirements. The areas of concentration at ABAC are:
Natural Resource Conservation
Dendrology
Aerial Photography and Mapping
Forest Wildlife Management
Advanced Wildlife TechnologyAreas of specialization at the senior institutions include timber management, wildlife, fisheries, and forest environmental resources.
A detailed listing of the courses required for these majors can be found in the ABAC catalog.