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Reforestation

Restoring woodlands that have been damaged or destroyed, enabling ecosystem & habitat recovery, climate change mitigation, and future harvesting of forest resources.

Why It's Cool?!

How to Get There?

Education & Certifications

B.S. Forestry / Reforestation Science Certificate

Oregon State University – College of Forestry

Four-year degree with hands-on reforestation curriculum including seedling nursery management, planting site assessment, and forest monitoring using remote sensing tools.

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Internships

Reforestation & Land Stewardship Intern

American Conservation Experience (ACE) / USFS

Engage in hands-on reforestation, trail restoration, and ecosystem recovery work across USFS ranger districts in the Western United States.

Mentors

Dr. Susan Masino

Professor & Reforestation Researcher, Trinity College

Forest ecology and reforestation researcher with strong publication record and mentorship orientation.

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Mentorship Network

American Forests

National forest conservation organization with reforestation programs and professional mentorship connections.

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Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer

Professor, SUNY ESF / Author, Braiding Sweetgrass

Celebrated plant scientist and Indigenous ecological thinker whose work includes forest restoration ethics.

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Mentorship Network

One Tree Planted – Reforestation Professional Network

Global reforestation organization connecting practitioners with field partners and career mentors in tree planting and forest restoration.

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