Dr. Jian Yang
Director of Graduate Studies
Department of Forestry & Natural Resources
jian.yang@uky.eduThe M.S. and Ph.D. in Forest and Natural Resource Sciences programs encompass a wide variety of social and natural science disciplines while addressing issues that range from molecular to landscape and societal levels. This broad scope creates a stimulating atmosphere for graduate education and research, leading to innovative approaches in the sustainable management of forest and other natural resources.
Graduate study can be conducted in a variety of disciplines and interdisciplinary topic areas including plant physiology, genetics, forest management, forest soils, economics, invasive species, , wood utilization, wildlife biology and management, conservation biology, forest ecology, silviculture, hydrology, natural resource policy, landscape and spatial ecology, restoration ecology (including mine reclamation), and watershed management.
Working as a forester on the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests has been an amazing experience. I have been actively mitigating spruce beetle damage in subalpine stands for sustainable timber products, fuel reduction, and regenerating a healthy new age class. The skills and education that I received in the undergraduate and graduate forestry programs at the University of Kentucky have granted me the opportunity to refine and expand my love for our nation’s forests.
Applicants must meet the Graduate School admission requirements.
Spring: December 9, unless applying for an assistantship; if applying for assistantship, contact DGS
Summer: April 15, unless applying for an assistantship; if applying for assistantship, contact DGS
Fall: July 22, unless applying for an assistantship; if applying for assistantship, contact DGS
Applicants must meet the Graduate School admission requirements.
Spring: December 9 (domestic), August 15 (international)
Fall: July 22 (domestic), March 15 (international)
The University of Kentucky Forestry and Natural Resources Graduate Student Association: (FNR GSA) is comprised of Forest and Natural Resource Sciences graduate students with the goal of enhancing graduate student professional, social, and personal development within the forestry and natural resources department. The FNR GSA meets regularly to facilitate social, philanthropic, and networking events to engage with other students, faculty, and the Lexington community. Learn more
To better understand the interests and areas of study available within Forest and Natural Resource Sciences graduate program, browse these recent theses and dissertations from our graduates.
Choosing from the many specializations of our professors, students will find a variety of hands-on experiences to suit their interests. Faculty and researchers in the Forestry and Natural Resources Department manage laboratories focused on:
Students interested in learning more about these research operations are encouraged to email the associated contact listed above.
Dr. Jian Yang
Director of Graduate Studies
Department of Forestry & Natural Resources
jian.yang@uky.eduMartin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment
Department of Forestry and Natural Resources
Thomas Poe Cooper Building
730 Rose Street
