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Dr. Andrew Vermilyea
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Natural Sciences Department

The Natural Sciences Department at Castleton offers programs that are challenging and fun.

The Wildlife and Forest Conservation program is part of the Natural Sciences Department that is housed in the Jeffords Science Center. 

This program has a foundation in biology and ecological science with an emphasis on conservation and management of forests, wildlife, biodiversity, and soils to provide you with a strong framework to analyze and manage these systems for long-term sustainability. 

Highlights of the Wildlife and Forest Conservation Program

  • Prepare for an Exciting Career: Explore opportunities in ecology, natural resources, forestry, wildlife management, and land management in government, industry, and the non-profit sector.
  • Become a Leader in Sustainability: Prepare for advanced graduate studies and become a leader in the stewardship of the land around you.
  • Research Opportunities: Our hands-on approach will provide ample opportunities to learn by doing early and often throughout the program.
  • Focus on the Areas that Interest You Most: Interdisciplinary department allows for in-depth exploration of content areas about which you are most passionate.
  • The landscape is your classroom: Castleton is situated in the heart of Vermont, surrounded by diverse forest ecosystems with a variety of wildlife from large to small.

Outside of the Classroom

The nature of the Wildlife and Forest Conservation major allows our faculty to take advantage of the outside, natural laboratory as much as possible in both their lab and travel courses. Labs may bring students to the array of natural ecosystems across Vermont, while in our numerous travel courses students may travel to places like the Mojave Desert, Iceland, or Costa Rica, among other locations.

Wildlife and Forest Conservation Research

Many wildlife and forest conservation majors will elect to participate in either internships or independent research in their field of study during their time at Castleton. Our faculty have diverse research interests. Some of this research is funded externally through grants awarded to our faculty where students have the opportunity to work intensively with faculty over the summer months and get paid a stipend. Students wishing to pursue graduate school or field careers are strongly encouraged to work with faculty on independent projects. Some of the recent student research related to wildlife and forest conservation include:

  • Impact of forest disturbance on salamander abundance 
  • Molecular responses to stress in plants
  • Evolution of sexual selection in snakes
  • Mycorrhizal fungi and plant health
  • Bat population studies in Vermont
  • Reforestation and soil phosphorus in Iceland
  • Insect dietary preferences in temperate and tropical forests

Careers in Wildlife and Forest Conservation

This program will prepare you for a large variety of careers in ecology, natural resources, forestry, wildlife management, and land management in government, industry, and the non-profit sector. With a B.S. in Wildlife and Forest Conservation, you will also be well prepared to continue on to graduate study to become a leader in stewardship of the land around you.

Related Majors & Minors

  • Athletic Training (Health Science/Pre-AT+MAT)
  • Biology Minor
  • Biology
  • Chemistry Minor
  • Ecological Studies
  • Environmental Science
  • Exercise & Sports Science
  • Geology Minor
  • Health Science
  • Natural Sciences Minor
  • Nutrition Minor
  • Pre-Med Program

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Learn more about the Castleton campus and see how our relationship-based education can help you achieve your dreams. Together we can change the world!

Admissions

Connect with Us!

Learn more about the Castleton campus and see how our relationship-based education can help you achieve your dreams. Together we can change the world!

Contact Us

Program Coordinator

Dr. Christine Palmer
(802) 468-6417

Department Chair

Natural Sciences

Dr. Andrew Vermilyea
(802) 468-1289

Academics

Natural Sciences Department

The Natural Sciences Department at Castleton offers programs that are challenging and fun.

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