Vision
The Department aspires to be a premier ecosystem science and management program that significantly impacts the science, education, and management affecting ecosystems.
Mission
Advance knowledge of ecosystem structure, function, services, and stewardship through a combination of discovery and translational research that develops and adapts cutting-edge science to anticipate and address real-world problems.
Create stimulating and adaptive learning environments, accessible to diverse populations, that prepare students for leadership in the science and stewardship of rangeland, forest and wetland ecosystems across the rural-urban gradient.
Deliver outreach and continuing education programs that provide pragmatic solutions for diverse stakeholders while increasing economic vitality and societal appreciation for the value of healthy, functional ecosystems.