The Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Wisconsin – Madison is a national leader in forest science and wildlife ecology research, teaching, and training.
The Department offers undergraduate, MS and Ph.D. degrees in Forest Science and Wildlife Ecology.
Programs
Undergraduate Programs
Our programs combine relevant course work with hands-on experience for a one-of-a-kind educational experience that not only educates students, but trains future leaders.
Graduate Programs
The strength of our graduate programs is based on an internationally recognized faculty, real-world field opportunities, and on the excellence of supporting disciplines.
Research
We’re proud to be the home of exceptional faculty, staff, and graduate students who maintain excellence in applied forest and wildlife ecology research.
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News
Members of F&WE helped offer Indigenous Field-Based Land Stewardship course
Professor Emeritus Joe Buongiorno Receives the “Nobel Prize of Forestry”
Giving Back
Whether you are an alumni, parent of a student, or believe in the Leopold legacy, chances are you share our priorities: providing science-based research, instruction, and extension that supports forest and wildlife across the state of Wisconsin and beyond.
To do that, we rely on the support of our alumni and friends. Your generous contribution will help maintain and strengthen current programs and can make a significant difference in the educational experience of students.
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