The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF) is the oldest college in the nation devoted exclusively to sciences related to the study, wise use and replenishment of natural resources. With academic programs related to community design and research; renewable and sustainable energy; and biotechnology applied to natural systems, SUNY-ESF serves some of the largest and most productive sectors of the New York State and national economy. The mission of the College of Environmental Science and Forestry is to advance knowledge and skills and to promote the leadership necessary for the stewardship of both the natural and designed environments. SUNY ESF joined the NAC CESU in 2008.
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry offers the following areas of expertise.
- Center for Community Design Research
- Center for Cultural Landscape Preservation
- Chemistry
- Environmental and Forest Biology
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Environmental Resources Engineering
- Forest and Natural Resources Management
- Landscape Architecture