These forests and facilities allow students to learn and work directly with scientists and practitioners. Faculty research often involves collaborations with regional partners including the and the .
George D. Aiken Forestry Sciences Laboratory
The George D. Aiken Forestry Sciences Laboratory, located on Spear Street, a mile from campus, is a Rubenstein School facility shared by USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station scientists in partnership with the School's faculty, staff, and students. Students can work in laboratories with faculty and graduate students specializing in biogeochemistry, ecological design, ecosystem ecology, forest ecosystem health, silviculture and applied forest ecology, tree physiology, and more.
91°µÍøÊÓƵ Forests
The Rubenstein School manages four research forests throughout Vermont: Jericho Research Forest, Talcott Woods, Wolcott Research Forest, and Washington Research Forest. These forests are used for recreation, research and educational activities that involve faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students.
91°µÍøÊÓƵ Natural Areas
In addition to UVM's four forests, the University owns 10 natural areas throughout central and northern Vermont. From one thousand acres along the shoreline of Shelburne Pond to less than three acres at Redstone Quarry, the UVM Natural Areas provide outstanding resources for teaching and research. Forestry students visit many of the natural areas during their field coursework in the Rubenstein School.