The Forest Engineering option the only one of its kind in the South involves preparing graduates to be able to apply of engineering principles and techniques for sustainable management and maintenance of trees, soil, water and other natural resources with the forest ecosystem.<br><br>Forest engineering is therefore a hybrid of engineering, forest and management that is focused on efficient, cost-effective and environmentally friendly utilization of these resources. Therefore, this option prepares students for productive professional careers in the forest products industry and related natural resource and environmental systems sectors.