A Ph.D. in Silviculture and Agroforestry is typically a 4-6 year program that provides advanced training in the management and conservation of forest ecosystems, as well as the integration of trees and woody plants into agricultural production systems. Forest ecology, tree physiology, silvicultural techniques, agroforestry design and implementation, and the socioeconomic and policy aspects of sustainable land use belong to the subjects covered in the program. Students carry out original research to create creative answers to problems in fields including food security, biodiversity preservation, and climate change mitigation, frequently in cooperation with governmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, or partners in the commercial sector. Graduates of this degree are equipped to work at academic institutions, research centers, international development organizations, and natural resource management agencies, advancing agricultural integration and sustainable forestry.
