The Forest School
Connecting people, forests, and forestry for a sustainable future
Education and Research
Education and research centered in applied forest ecology and social sciences with a global scope spanning a spectrum of forest landscapes, geographies, and societies.
Training and Practice
A hub for practitioners and land stewards in forest-related fields worldwide, bringing together cross-disciplinary research in science and practice to find solutions to the challenges that face the world’s forests.
Student and Alumni Impacts
Our Priorities
Forests and Climate Change
Conducting innovative research, trainings, and multi-stakeholder dialogues to increase understanding and leadership on forest-climate interactions, forest resilience, and the role of forests in mitigating climate change.
People and Livelihoods
Engaging forest communities on stewardship, conflict resolution, and environmental justice through place-based knowledge and relationships with the land.
Sustainable Management
Leading the way in forest and natural resource management education, research, and engagement for more than 120 years.
Contact Admissions
Contact the Yale School of the Environment admissions team for more information about admission into the forestry-focused degree programs.