Forest and Rangeland Stewardship Department
Forestry Building, Office 123
970.491.6911
The minor in Ecological Restoration allows students in related majors to gain knowledge of the science and art of restoring ecosystems. This background is especially valuable to students who will be working in the various natural resource management fields. Since the prevalence of damaged, degraded or destroyed ecosystems is likely to increase in the future, restoration will be imperative for transforming these lands to once again provide ecosystem services.
To get more information about this minor or to officially declare it, please visit the Warner College of Natural Resources Undergraduate Student Advising website to make an appointment with an advisor.
Effective Fall 2025
Additional coursework may be required due to prerequisites.
Students must satisfactorily complete the total credits required for the minor. Minors and interdisciplinary minors require 12 or more upper-division (300- to 400-level) credits.
| Second Year | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| NR 300 | Biological Diversity | 3 |
| RS 300 | Rangeland Conservation and Stewardship | 3 |
| Total Credits | 6 | |
| Third Year | ||
| BSPM 308 | Ecology and Management of Weeds | 3 |
| Select two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Forest Ecology | ||
| Silviculture | ||
| Principles of Wildlife Management | ||
| Sustainable Watersheds (GT-SC2) | ||
| Landscape Ecology | ||
| F 324 | Fire Effects and Adaptations | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| RS 378 | Disturbance Ecology | 2 |
| RS 478 | Ecological Restoration | 3 |
| Total Credits | 5 | |
| Program Total Credits: | 23 | |