Bachelor of Science in Fire Ecology and Management

University of Idaho

Fire is - and always will be - a natural part of our forest and rangeland ecosystems. As residential development continues to encroach on wildlands, fire professionals will be needed more than ever. With one of the most diverse and experienced faculty in the country, our bachelor’s in fire ecology and management was the first major of its kind in the nation. With an emphasis on direct and hands-on learning, our program will provide you with an understanding of fire’s holistic role in the environment and help you develop the understanding and skills to solve complex problems involved in the management of natural resources. As a fire ecology student, you will gain knowledge in where and why wildland fires burn and what their impacts are on landscapes and communities. You will learn techniques in measuring and modeling fire effects on soils and vegetation, mapping wildland fires and conducting prescribed fires in a variety of ecosystems.

College of Natural Resources