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Rangeland Resource Science, B.S.
Rangeland Resources is applied terrestrial ecology. You learn through practical experience—a given at Cal Poly Humboldt. You’ll get hands-on learning in some of the world’s most spectacular and important rangeland ecosystems, personal attention from faculty, and a clear path to a career outdoors.
Why this Program
Field Intensive
Our program arguably spends more time afield than any other major on campus and students participate in contests and workshops.
Small and Unique Program
Our program typically has about 50 students learning and discovering together, alongside other natural resources and sciences majors.
Seriously Creative Conservation
We teach and learn about applied terrestrial ecology; developing expertise in soils, plants, animals, and related human interactions.
Academics & Options
You’ll learn through fieldwork, hands-on experiences, and faculty connections, gaining an understanding of how important rangelands are as wildlife habitat and to human society.
Program Concentrations
This option qualifies graduates for federal employment as Rangeland Management Specialists and Soil Conservationists managing wildlife and fisheries habitats, recreation, watershed values, open space, and biofuels, in addition to traditional uses such as livestock grazing, for food and fiber production and fuels management.
Contact Susan Marshall if you have questions or would like more information about this option.
This option is usually favored by those looking for a career as wildland soils managers working to prevent erosion, keep our surface waters clean, and help determine appropriate land uses based on soil resources. It qualifies graduates for federal employment as Soil Scientists and Soil Conservationists.
Contact Susan Marshall if you have questions or would like more information about this option.
Did You Know?
Our curriculum fulfills the educational requirements to take the exam to become a California Certified Rangeland Manager through the Board of Forestry.
For 50 years employers have sought out the quality and specialized skill sets they know Humboldt Range and Soils students and alumni have. We teach and learn about applied terrestrial ecology; developing expertise in soils, plants, animals, and related human interactions.
We are surrounded by private and public rangelands, which give unparalleled opportunities for research and internships and other applied learning.
Careers
Forestry and rangeland scientists are in high demand. Our graduates have gone onto careers in private and public sectors, and tribal and nonprofit conservation agencies. They hold leadership positions at land management agencies and teach at major universities.
- Biological Science Technician (0404)
- GIS Application Specialist
- Habitat Restoration Specialist
- Hunting/Fishing Guide
- Land Management Supervisor
- Natural Resource Specialist
- Resource Management Specialist
- Ranch and Rangeland Manager
- Rangeland Mgmt Specialist (0454)
- Range Technician (0455)
- Soil Conservationist (0457)
- Soil Scientist (0470)
- Watershed Technician
