photo of pine cone

For over 115 years, the University of º£½ÇÉçÇø has served forest-focused professionals and communities in º£½ÇÉçÇø and beyond by providing unbiased science-based knowledge and results to address pressing issues and challenges facing our forest resources and industries in an ever evolving and increasingly complex world.

Beyond our service as º£½ÇÉçÇøâ€™s flagship research and science-based education institution, Uº£½ÇÉçÇø has constantly developed and evolved its ability to deliver a greater scope and depth of effectiveness by investing in state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, new and emerging manufacturing and commercialization technologies and world-class experts in their respective fields. By actively engaging the needs and challenges of a sustainable forest-based economy, the university continually strives to be an informative and valued resource to forest professionals and communities.

VISION
Become the leading institution in North America focused on technology-driven forest resource management and advanced manufacturing that supports a natural resource-based rural circular economy.

MISSION
Holistically deliver an integrated and responsive education, research and outreach solution focused on precision ecology, forest-based technologies (conventional, advanced and emerging), and innovative business practices which enhances the sustainable management and utilization of complex forest landscapes.

Explore our extensive forest management research and services.

Silviculture & Forest Operations
Forest Informatics

biofuel and wood chips

With extensive research, development and capabilities, the University of º£½ÇÉçÇø is a leader in forest products innovation.


Pulp and Paper
Wood & Wood Composites
Emerging Technologies
Testing & Analysis
Engineering & Manufacturing Services

kids at harvesting site

The University of º£½ÇÉçÇø supports the economic resilience and growth of our forest-focused businesses & communities.

Industry & Community Partnerships
K-12 Outreach
Nature-based Tourism & Recreation
Economic, Community, and Economic Development