SFA Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture

Today marks a major milestone in the construction of the new Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture Building!

We invite our students to stop by the construction site this morning from 8:00 a.m. – Noon to leave their mark by signing the final beam before it is placed. Join us again at 1:30 p.m. for the official Topping Out Ceremony, when the final beam will be lifted and set in place.

The UAM Forestry Club will be hosting the 67th ASFC Southern Forestry Conclave March 19–21, 2026 in Monticello, Arkansas.

We invite our alumni to come back and be part of this longstanding timbersports tradition!

Public events will take place:
Friday, March 20th | 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Saturday, March 21st | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

We are also excited to host a special opportunity for our alumni:

Alumni Lunch with Dean Hans Williams
Saturday, March 21
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

This will be a wonderful time to reconnect, celebrate our program’s legacy, and engage with fellow alumni, students, and faculty.

Learn more about Conclave here: https://www.uamtimbersports.com/2026-asfc-conclave
RSVP for the Alumni Lunch here: https://forms.office.com/r/XcZaqVUKXL

We hope to see you there! Axe ’em, Jacks!

We are grateful to Texas Farm Credit for their $20,000 donation in support of our programs. This investment enhances experiential learning, student development, and the continued growth of our academic initiatives.

Read more about Texas Farm Credit and their donation to the Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture here- https://texasfarmcredit.com/our-story/news/texas-farm-credit-donates-20000-to-stephen-f-austin-state-universitys-forestry-and-agriculture-programs/

Dr. Daniel Unger and Ph.D. student Victoria Williams took flight yesterday to capture the latest aerial view of the Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture building construction site!

Progress is coming along nicely! It’s exciting to see the vision from above as it continues to take shape.🌲👷

A big step forward for Forestry and Agriculture at SFA! We’re grateful for the partners and crews making this possible.

Winter weather made an appearance in East Texas this weekend. ❄

Dr. Daniel Unger took flight this morning to capture the layer of ice covering the Pineywoods. 🌲

Wishing everyone warmth and safety as this wintery mix melts away!

Big shoutout to our Master's student Lee Cottle for being highlighted on the Welder Wildlife Foundation website! Lee is conducting exciting research funded by the Welder Foundation, and you can read all about his project here:

https://welderwildlife.org/lee-cottle/

Keep up the great research, Lee!

Ready for Your Future in Geospatial Science at SFA?

Our students learn to map, measure, and analyze the world; skills that power careers in land surveying, natural resources, GIS, remote sensing, and high-tech environmental work.

Choose a Concentration:
• Cultural Resources
• Land Surveying
• Natural Resources

Graduate Opportunities:
MS in Forestry — Geospatial Science concentration.

Whether you’re preparing for a career in GIS analysis, remote sensing, or surveying the Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture provides the hands-on experience, technology, and support to launch your future in Geospatial Science.

Take the next step toward your future in Geospatial Science and apply to SFA today! All undergraduate application fees are waived through December 1, 2025. https://www.sfasu.edu/apply

Ready for Your Future in Forestry at SFA?

At Stephen F. Austin State University, we are located in the heart of Texas Forest Country. Our Forestry students have access to over 12 million acres of working forestlands for hands-on learning, research, and transformative experiences.

Choose your path through one of our six Forestry concentrations:
• Agroforestry
• Fire Management
• Forest Management
• Forest Wildlife Management
• Human Dimensions in Natural Resources
• Urban Forestry

Graduate Opportunities in Forestry:
• Master of Forestry
• Master of Science in Forestry
• Master of Science in Forestry – Geospatial Science Concentration
• Master of Science in Resource Communications (Online)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Forestry

The Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture prepares students to become the next generation of natural resource leaders. If you’re passionate
about the outdoors, sustainability, wildlife, or conservation, then Forestry at SFA is where your path begins.

Take the next step toward your future in Forestry and apply to SFA today! All undergraduate application fees are waived through December 1, 2025. https://www.sfasu.edu/apply

Ready for Your Future in Environmental Science at SFA?

Our Environmental Science students tackle today’s biggest challenges; water resources, climate, conservation, air quality, and ecosystem health with hands-on research and real-world problem solving.

Explore Your Interests in Environmental Science focusing on one of our two concentrations:
• Land, Air & Water Resources
• Discipline Specialization

Graduate Opportunity in Environmental Science:
MS in Environmental Science

If you want a career where science, policy, and the environment meet and you want to make a difference pursuing a future in Environmental Science- the Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture is the perfect place to begin.

Take the next step toward your future in Environmental Science and apply to SFA today! All undergraduate application fees are waived through December 1, 2025. https://www.sfasu.edu/apply

Ready for Your Future in Agriculture at SFA?

At Stephen F. Austin State University, our Agriculture program combines hands-on learning, industry experience, and access to SFA’s 726-acre working farm to prepare students for meaningful careers that feed, support, and innovate for the future.

Find your fit in one of our nine Agriculture concentrations:
• Agribusiness
• Agricultural Communications
• Agricultural Development
• Agricultural Engineering Technology
• Animal and Poultry Science Production
• Animal Science – Pre-Vet
• Horticulture

Graduate Opportunity in Agriculture:
• Master of Science in Agriculture

Whether you’re preparing for vet school, hands-on production in agriculture, careers in horticulture and plant science, or furthering your agriculture studies at the graduate level, the Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture provides the guidance, experience, and opportunities to launch your career.

Take the next step toward your future in Agriculture and apply to SFA today! All undergraduate application fees are waived through December 1, 2025. https://www.sfasu.edu/apply