A forest science program provides important knowledge regarding the value of forests and how these areas are pivotal to global ecosystems. Individuals who study forest sciences learn about the growth and development of forests, the climatology of woodlands and factors that influence the health of forests.

A bachelor’s degree is a four-year undergraduate degree and is the standard for higher education throughout most of the world. Bachelor’s degrees can be earned at state universities, at private universities, at community colleges and via online universities.