Throughout the world, the quality of life of individuals and communities is directly associated with the use and management of land, water, soil, plants, and wildlife. Natural resource and environmental managers seek to balance the diverse and interconnected needs of society with the sustainable use of natural resources to guide the ways in which humans interact with their surrounding environments. Depending on a student's career goals, the degree can be paired with one of many exciting minors to create a customized program to suit their interests, including Coastal Management, Environmental Law, Forest Health, Forest Seedling Nursery Management, Nature-based Recreation, Natural Resources Ecology, Urban Forestry, and Watershed Sciences. This major can also be paired with others at Auburn, such as Geosciences, Fisheries, Sustainability or Business. Small class sizes and close contact with world-class faculty provide for a challenging and high-quality academic experience. Beyond the classroom, our students have ample opportunities for hands-on learning through study abroad, undergraduate research, internships, and other real-world experiences that prepare them for exciting and rewarding careers.